What a night it was for Fabian Delph on Tuesday evening when he scooped three awards at the Leeds United Players Awards night. Fabian won Goal of the Season for his strike in the 3-0 home win vs Brighton, Young Player Of The Year Award and Players Player of the Year Award to complete a famous hat trick for the 19 year old starlet.

However it was that man Jermaine Beckford who with three league games to go has bagged 31 league goals in 31 appearances that won him the Player of The Year Award. He has been out injured for the last three league games but hopefully will make an appearance vs Tranmere in a must not lose game at Elland Road on Saturday. Congratulations to both players on their well deserved awards.

Leeds United 1 Stockport County 0

Leeds equalled Howard Wilkinson's record of nine home wins in a row which his famous side achieved in the 1989/90 season. Jonny Howson ninth minute strike gave Leeds a deserved victory despite the absence of top scorer Jermaine Beckford. Following Friday night's results Leeds have closed the gap on both Millwall and the MKDons.

Stockport goalkeeper Conrad Logan, on loan from Leicester, stayed on his line as Jonathan Douglas's cross was stabbed home by Howson. On loan striker Liam Dickinson then had a chance to increase the lead but shot against the bar.

Substitute Andy Robinson hit the bar for Leeds late on as they consigned County to a fifth game without a goal. Man of the match once again for Leeds was Ian Snodgrass who worked tirelessly up and down the wing. Let's hope we can keep this run going.Marching On Together

Leeds:

Ankergren, Douglas,… Read more

Leyton Orient 2 Leeds United 2

Leeds extended their unbeaten run to nine games at Brisbane Road although they will be very disappointed that they dropped two points to a never say die Orient who were down to ten men for the last half hour. Leeds started brightly and Neil Kilkenny had a shot saved before Robert Snodgrass fired home their opener.

They went 2-0 up when Orient's Jason Demetriou handled a goal bound shot from Becchio and was sent off. Ian Snodgrass converting the penalty sending the keeper Jones the wrong way. However the hosts hit back brilliantly and Sean Thornton curled in a free-kick ( as he did at Elland Road earlier in the season) before Casper Ankergren failed to hold a shot and Church scrambled it home.

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Leyton Orient: Jones, Cave-Brown (Melligan 66), Mkandawire, Spence, Daniels, Smith, Demetriou, Thornton, Morgan (Saah 90), Wayne Gray (McGleish 73), Church.
Subs… Read more

Colchester United 0 Leeds United 1

Leeds extended their unbeaten run to nine games and kept up their promotion challenge. Argentine striker Luciano Becchio slammed home the only goal of the game from the edge of the area after latching onto a Robert Snodgrass pass.

Casper Ankergren made two impressive saves to deny Colchester's Karl Hawley and Mark Yeates during the match. Jermaine Beckford could have added a second for Leeds late on but was denied by U's goalkeeper Mark Cousins.

Colchester: Cousins, Maybury, Trotman, Baldwin, Tierney, Perkins (Hackney 62), Izzet, Hammond, Yeates (Gobern 83), Hawley (Vincent 72), Platt.
Subs Not Used: Gerken, White.

Booked: Izzet, Hackney.

Leeds: Ankergren, Douglas, Naylor, Sodje, Parker, Snodgrass (Hughes 88), Howson, Kilkenny (Robinson 78), Delph, Becchio (Dickinson 90), Beckford.
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Marques.

Booked: Naylor.

Goals: Becchio 29.

Att: 9,559

Leeds United 2 Milton Keynes Dons 0

On a day when 19 members of Ennislusc were at Elland Road Jermaine Beckford marked his return after a ban with two goals to settle this top-of-the-table contest. What was most pleasing to see was the manner of the victory which was done playing some of the most attractive football witnessed at Elland Road for quite a while.

Beckford broke the deadlock with a rasping volley after Luciano Becchio headed down Ben Parker's free-kick. And Beckford added his second after the break, shooting home after swapping passes with the hard worjing Robert Snodgrass.

The Leeds striker then squandered a great chance for his treble while Sam Baldock wasted MK Dons' best opening, screwing the ball wide from six yards. For us Ennislusc supporters in the crowd it was the beginning of a great day which finished in the small hours of Sunday morning. How… Read more

While it may have been one of our smallest travelling party's yet all nineteen enjoyed themselves no end and of course the result helped. On this trip we flew to Birmingham with the bonus being that we flew back from Newcastle on Sunday evening at 6.40pm which gave some tired body's time to relax in the morning. As we normally have to get a bus at 9.00am and with the clocks going forward an hour you can well imagine how beneficial this was to all concerned.

Obviously the result made for the weekend but it was the quality of the football that gave everyone a lift. It was the best we've seen this Leeds team play in the last three years and hopefully it augers well for the final push for promotion. As usual we stayed in the Marriott which is a beautiful hotel and in the opinion of many of… Read more

Crewe 2 Leeds United 3

Leeds scored three first half goals and survived a second half fight-back to secure their first away win since January 17th against ten-man Crewe. With Jermaine Beckford suspended Simon Grayson gave a debut to Liam Dickinson up front and he put in a great 70 minutes before being replaced by USA's Mark Grella. The game changed on 17 minutes when Crewe's Billy Jones saw red for dissent after just being booked before Neil Kilkenny drilled in Leeds opener from 25 yards.

Luciano Becchio headed in from a Snodgrass cross on 30 mins and Robert Snodgrass himself ran clear to add a third as Leeds capitalised on their numerical advantage. Julian Baudet headed in from a corner and Tom Pope stooped to nod for Crewe but Leeds held on for the win and an invalueable three points.

Crewe: Ruddy, Brayford, Lawrence, Baudet, Jones, Donaldson, Schumacher (Moore 38),… Read more

Leeds United 1 Swindon Town 0

Leeds left it late to equal a club record of seven home wins in a row ( last achieved by Dave O Leary's team in the 1999/2000 season) when Beckford scored with a header in the 87th minute.
This was Beckford's 29th goal of the season but in the 94th minute he was sent off for dissent which will see him suspended for the game away to Crewe.

While it was great to get the three points this was far from a vintage display by Grayson's men.
Swindon keeper Phil Smith saved well from Robert Snodgrass, while Beckford also saw a header cleared off the line. Beckford finally made the breakthrough when he headed in at the far post and it was enough for the win, though he was later sent off for two bookings.

Leeds: Ankergren, Douglas, Marques, Naylor, Parker (Grella 84), Snodgrass, Howson, Kilkenny (Johnson 79),… Read more

Bristol Rovers 2 Leeds United 2

Bristol Rovers striker Jo Kuffour's last-minute goal earned his side a draw and ensured Leeds' two-month wait without an away win continues.
Rovers' Jeff Hughes smashed in a David Pipe cross on 14 minutes to open the scoring before Luciano Becchio headed his second goal in a week to level for Leeds just before the half hour .

The provider of Becchio's goal, Robert Snodgrass, curled in a sublime finish from 25 yards to put United ahead.With injury time nearly up it looked like Leeds would hold out for the three points but Kuffour had the last laugh in the final minute when he latched onto a ball over the top and hammered in the equaliser.

Bristol Rovers: Phillips, Ryan Green, Anthony, Elliott, Lescott (Jacobson 65), Pipe, Lines (Disley 73), Campbell, Hughes (Kuffour 63), Lambert, Duffy.
Subs Not Used: St Louis-Hamilton, Hinton.

Booked: Campbell, Ryan Green,… Read more

Leeds United 4 Yeovil Town 0

Jermaine Beckford scored his third hat-trick of the season as Leeds romped to victory against a lacklustre Yeovil and are now bak in the play offs spots once again.

Beckford stuck out a boot to divert a Ben Parker cross in for his first before Neil Kilkenny lobbed Yeovil keeper Josh Wagenaar from 30 yards.
Kilkenny set up Beckford for his second and then Jonny Howson released the striker to complete his hat-trick.

Leeds Luciano Becchio was brought down for a penalty but the striker who was seeking to score in his third consecutive game fired the resulting spot-kick over the bar. It is Leeds home form that is keeping them in with a chance of a play off spot and if they can rectify their away form they will be a side to be reckoned with come play off time.

Leeds: Ankergren, Douglas, Naylor,… Read more

On Friday 27th of March at 9pm in Moroney's Avenue United will hold their 200 Club Draw. There to make the draw on the night will be Leeds United football coaches ( Terence Potter Chief Academy Scout, Christopher Coates Under 12 Academy Coach, Philip Wilson Under 16 Academy Coach and Denis Oates Under 14 Academy Coach) who are in town for the weekend as guest of Avenue and will be holding coaching sessions in Lees Road on Saturday and Sunday.

Given that Moroney's is home to the Ennis Leeds United Supporters Club it's ironic that over twenty five club members will be in Elland Road on that weekend for the clash of Leeds and the MKDons. However Ennislusc will be well represented on the night and it's hoped to make a presentation to the coaches on behalf of the supporters club. Ennislusc and Moroney's are also sponsoring the Avenue Utd… Read more

Oldham Athletic 1 Leeds United 1

Leeds ended their run of three straight away defeats when Luciano Becchio brilliant header salvaged a point at Boundary Park. Oldham took the lead on 51 minutes when Lee Hughes seized on a loose ball and volleyed home through the legs of Casper Ankergren from a tight angle.

But the visitors were level two minutes later when Becchio was left unmarked at a corner and headed in from six yards. Leeds had a chance to win it near the end but goalkeeper Greg Fleming did well to keep out Fabian Delph's shot after a flowing move.

For those watching the match on Sky Sports it came as a surprise to see the Oldham kit but in reality they wore a special pink strip to raise awareness for the Victoria Breast Unit at Royal Oldham Hospital.

Oldham: Fleming, Eardley, Hazell, Gregan, Jones, Smalley (Liddell 79), Allott,… Read more

Leeds United 3 Scunthorpe United 2

The presence of Leeds United's top score this season Jermaine Beckford was a major factor in The Whites securing all three points against fellow top six contenders Scunthorpe at Elland Road.

Jermaine Beckford opened the scoring against his old club from Jonny Howson's cross, before Bradley Johnson saw his deflected shot make it 2-0. However Gary Hooper capitalised on some poor defending to pull one back, before he ran through unchallenged to level.

Beckford hammered in from 12 yards to win it before Leeds had Howson sent off for two bookable offences in the 80 minute ans so misses the televised game on Monday night away to Oldham.

Leeds: Ankergren, Douglas, Marques, Naylor, Parker, Kilkenny (Trundle 56), Howson, Delph, Snodgrass, Beckford, Robinson (Johnson 15), Trundle (Michalik 88).
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Grella.

Sent Off: Howson (80).

Booked: Johnson, Howson.

Goals: Beckford 33, Johnson 38, Beckford 69.… Read more

On Monday night next Leeds are away to fourth in the table Oldham Athletic in what is being billed as one of the most important games of the season. Currently Oldham are three points ahead of Leeds but importantly have one more game played.

Hopefully on Monday night Simon Grayson's boys can put their poor away form behind them and tighten their grip on a top six finish. As always we'll be meeting in Moroney's where we will discuss details of our trip for the MKDons game at the end of March. See you there.

Hereford United 2 Leeds United 0

It's getting to the stage that this Leeds team can only play at home as on theit travels they do not seem to be able to gain points. On this occassion Lee Trundle's poor penalty kick was easily save by Man of the Match, Hungarian keeper Peter Gulasci who dived to his right and palmed it out for a corner.

Hereford boosted their survival hopes with a deserved victory against play-off hunting Leeds.
Bulls winger Jennison Myrie-Williams raced into the area before beating goalkeeper Casper Ankergren with a low shot for the first goal.
The hosts doubled their lead when Febian Brandy flicked the ball into the net from a header by Godwin Antwi.

Yet another disappointing night for Simon Grayson's boys and if things don't change quickly it looks like League 1 football will be our lot once again next season.

Hereford: Gulacsi, Jackson, Rose, Antwi… Read more

Today is a big day for loyal club member Dom O Rourke who will marry his long time partner Bernie. The celebrations will follow in Carrigerry House near Newmarket on Fergus and the happy couple has invited all club members and their partners to join them for drinks and some dancing into the small hours.
All at Ennislusc wish both Dom and Bernie long health and happiness. Now we hope to see you on some trips Bernie !

Huddersfield Town 1 Leeds United 0

A first-half goal from Nathan Clarke was enough to help Huddersfield see off local rivals Leeds for the second time this season. Indeed on the last occassion it was on Ennislusc first trip of the season that we went down to an injury time winner. Town scored when Clarke rose unmarked to nod home Gary Roberts' corner after 16 minutes to grab his third of the season.

Leeds battled back immediately with lively winger Andy Robinson forcing Alex Smithies into a fingertip save. Leeds dominated the second half as Robert Snodgrass' drive was well-saved and skipper Richard Naylor headed against the post in the final minutes. As has been a common feature of Leeds away games this season we had all the possession, the keeper gets the Man Of The Match Award and we go home pointless ! It need to stop and quickly.

Huddersfield: Smithies,… Read more

Leeds United 2 Millwall 0

Jermaine Beckford scored a goal in each half as Leeds defeated Millwall to boost their League One promotion hopes. One very happy man on the night was our secretary Paul Nihill who had Leeds backed to win 2-0 and Beckford to score first in the live televised game. Once again we had a great turnout fot the game and it was great for morale to eke out a merited win.

Millwall had the best chance early on when Gary Alexander's header was saved on the goal-line by a out stretched Casper Ankergren. But Beckford opened the scoring when he cut into the penalty box and curled a sublime left-footed shot into the top corner to cap a fine Leeds move.

Becks wrapped up the win in injury time shooting past David Forde after a great flick-on from Luciano Becchio.

Leeds: Ankergren, Hughes, Marques, Naylor, Dickinson, Robinson… Read more

The second trip of the season for Ennislusc will now be to the MKDons game on Saturday 28th March and not the Tranmere game on 18th April as our Ryanair route to Newcastle will cease on the 31st March. Also with the new goverment taxi of €10 per departure due to come into operation on 1st April it will turn out as a small saveing for members.

However the main reason for change is that our route options going forward are limited as Liverpool and Manchester are our only viable options but the times at present make it difficult to plan large trips such as ours. Also if United or The Pool are at home these flights are usually booked out or otherwise too expensive. Going forward this will be a major stumbleing block for the club unless we go back to flying out of Dublin something which we are not… Read more

Walsall 1 Leeds United 0

After three successive league wins the streak came to an abrupt halt with yet another very poor away performance. Lucky for Leeds two late goals from Crewe to beat Tranmere means that The Whites still stay in 7th position. Troy Deeney got the game's only goal as Walsall stunned promotion-chasers Leeds with a deserved victory.

The Saddlers had gone four games without a win, but they set about the visitors right from the start and took the lead in just the seventh minute. Sofiene Zaaboub delivered a great cross into the goalmouth where Troy Deeney headed his third goal in as many games. Leeds's Jonathan Douglas and Luciano Becchio had decent efforts, but Walsall dug in to delight the home fans.

Walsall: Ince, Palmer, Weston, Gerrard, Boertien, Nicholls (Williams 79), Mattis, Taundry, Zaaboub, Ibehre (Sansara 90), Deeney.
Subs Not Used: Gilmartin, Smith, Bradley.

Booked: Palmer, Zaaboub, Mattis.… Read more