28 Feb 2009

Live On Sky Monday Night

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.

20 Feb 2009

Humbled By Hereford

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

20 Feb 2009

Congratulations Dom and Bernie

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 !

15 Feb 2009

Another Away Day Blues

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

10 Feb 2009

Beckford's Super Strikes

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

10 Feb 2009

New Trip Date

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

31 Jan 2009

Bubble Burst

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

29 Jan 2009

Three In A row

Leeds United 2 Southend Utd 0

It's three league wins in a row for new boss Simon Grayson and never were they so needed as all our nearest rivals failed to drop points and we are 7th in the table, three points off a play off place. Rui Marques and Richard Naylor headers were enough to give Leeds victory over Southend and extend their winning run to three games.

Angola international Marques climbed to nod home Bradley Johnson's sixth minute corner for his first of the season. Shortly afterwards, Johnson took a short corner to Andy Robinson and his cross was headed in by Naylor. Theo Robinson came closest for the visitors with a powerful drive that flashed inches wide.

Leeds: Ankergren, Hughes, Marques, Naylor, Dickinson, Robinson (Snodgrass 69), Delph, Douglas, Johnson, Trundle (Howson 73), Beckford (Becchio 84).
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Michalik.

Goals: Marques 6, Naylor 11.

Southend: Mildenhall, Sankofa, Francis,… Read more

29 Jan 2009

Leeds Live On Sky

Leeds will appear on Sky Sports three times over the comeing months. On Mon 9th February the home game vs Millwall will kick off at 19.45 as will the away fixture on 2nd March to Oldham Athletic.

Then on Easter Monday April 13th the league leaders Leicester City will be our opponents for this away fixture. The kick off for this game is 12.15pm and hopefully we will perform for the cameras and pick up some vital points.

24 Jan 2009

Leeds Gain Revenge

Leeds United 3 Peterborough Utd 1

Haveing failed to beat The Posh earlier in the season Leeds gained sweet revenge at Ellan Road thanjs to two goals from a fit again Jermaine Beckford. Leeds keeper Casper Ankergren twice denied George Boyd and Posh stopper Joe Lewis twice thwarted Andy Robinson.

Substitute Beckford struck with a rebound after Lewis parried Bradley Johnson's free-kick and then deceived Craig Morgan before shooting home.
Craig Mackail-Smith pulled a goal back after Boyd hit the post before Jonny Howson scored in injury time.

Leeds: Ankergren, Hughes, Marques, Naylor, Dickinson, Robinson (Snodgrass 88), Douglas, Delph, Johnson, Trundle (Howson 81), Becchio (Beckford 58).
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Michalik.

Booked: Delph.

Goals: Beckford 62, 71, Howson 90.

Peterborough: Lewis, Martin, Morgan, Zakuani, Lee, Whelpdale (Batt 90), Coutts, Keates, Boyd, Mclean, Mackail-Smith.
Subs Not Used: McKeown, Torres, Crofts, Blanchett.

Goals: Mackail-Smith 79.

Att: 22,766

20 Jan 2009

New Signings Shine

Brighton 0 Leeds United 2

The three new loan signings by Simon Grayson of Lee Trundle, Carl Robinson and Richard Naylor contributed to a great away day for Leeds at the Withdean Stadium against The Seagulls. At last Leeds have kept a clean sheet at the back and fans are already calling Naylor the next Vinny Jones.

Pity is he's on loan from Ipsich until the 19th of Februrary so it's imperative that we sign him on until the end of the season if he produces performances like last Saturday. He's already played 25 games for Ipswich this season so the surprise is that they let him out on loan at all.
Trundle was as busy as a bee on the wing and Robinson looked a cool customer when he replaced Richardson eith just over 2o minutes remaining.

Second-half goals from Lee Trundle and Fabian Delph ensured victory for Leeds at Brighton.
Trundle, on… Read more

13 Jan 2009

Another Horror Show

Leeds United 0 Carlisle 2

New boss Simon Grayson ( ex Blackpool manager) has his work cut out if Leeds are to qualify for a top six play off place. Then now find themselves six points off 6th place and currently lie 10th in the table. Former Leeds players Danny Graham and Michael Bridges scored as Carlisle secured a deserved win at Elland Road. Graham, who was on loan at Leeds in 2006, swept in Cleveland Taylor's cross from close range to put Carlisle ahead.

Then, a mix-up between Leeds keeper Casper Ankergren and defender Lubo Michalik (once again ) allowed Graham to play Bridges through to score from a narrow angle. Fabian Delph had a penalty shout waved away while Luciano Becchio hit a post after the break as Leeds toiled.

Leeds: Ankergren, Richardson, Marques, Michalik, Sheehan (Johnson 56), Hughes (Robinson 62), Douglas, Delph, Snodgrass, Christie (Trundle 56), Becchio.
Subs Not… Read more

13 Jan 2009

Club Trip In April

It has been decided that the Tranmere game on the 18th of April will be the club's second trip of the season. Once again our excellent secretary Paul Nihill has checked out flights, bus transfers, hotels etc and the breakdown is as follows :

1)Flight to Newcastle dep Shannon @ 16.50 on 17th April return on 19th @ 18.40 arriving in Shannon @ 20.00 .Cost €65-70 with bus cost €35.

2)The Marriott Hotel for 2nts B&B is €100

3) Match Ticket €40

Total Cost €240

This is superb value and as of today we have 18 members signed up for the trip. So if you want to be in Elland Road in April get o0n the phone to Paul ( 086-8346091) and book your place. Marching On Together

29 Dec 2008

Just What Doctor Ordered

Stockport 1 Leeds United 3

Late goals from Fabian Delph and substitute Malcolm Christie secured Simon Grayson his first victory since taking over as Leeds manager lest than a week ago. Stockport were ahead on three minutes as Johnny Mullins followed up to net after Karl Baker's shot was blocked.

Leeds' Jermaine Beckford hit the bar with an overhead kick, before Luciano Becchio equalised from close range. Delph pounced from long range after 73 minutes, then ex Derby striker Malcolm Christie smashed home a half-volley with four minutes to go.

Stockport: fon Williams, Mullins, Tunnicliffe, McNulty, Rose (McSweeney 25), Anthony Pilkington, Blizzard, Gleeson, Rowe, Davies (Thompson 78), Baker (Turnbull 77).
Subs Not Used: Dicker, Taylor.

Goals: Mullins 3.

Leeds: Ankergren, Richardson, Marques, Michalik, Sheehan, Hughes (Prutton 89), Douglas, Delph, Snodgrass (Howson 64), Beckford (Christie 64), Becchio.
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Robinson.

Booked: Sheehan, Delph.

Goals: Becchio 19, Delph 73, Christie 86.

Att: 10,273

27 Dec 2008

We'll Take A Point

Leeds United 1 Leicester City 1

In front of theie biggest crowd of the season Robert Snodgrass scored an injury-time equaliser to deny table toppers Leicester and earn Simon Grayson a point in his first game in charge of Leeds. Leicester looked to have had the game won when Matt Oakley converted Matt Fryatt's pass from close range. Earlier Argentinian Luciano Becchio had struck the post for Leeds.

But the Leeds were not to be denied and late on Snodgrass latched onto Jonny Howson's chip and forced the ball in at the far post.

Leeds: Ankergren, Richardson, Marques, Michalik, Sheehan, Prutton (Hughes 57), Douglas (Snodgrass 76), Delph, Robinson (Howson 77), Beckford, Becchio.
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Kilkenny.
Booked: Marques.

Goals: Snodgrass 90.

Leicester: Martin, Berner, Hobbs, Tunchev, Gilbert, Oakley, Andy King, Davies, Dyer, Howard, Fryatt (Dickov 85).
Subs Not Used: Cisak, Morrison, Adams, Powell.

Booked: Davies.

Goals: Oakley 24.

Att: 33,580.

Ref: Mark… Read more

24 Dec 2008

Grayson Manager No. 9 In Ten Years

Once again Leeds are in the news for all the wrong reasons after the sacking of Gary McAllister and the appointment of ex Leeds player and current Blackpool boss Simon Grayson to the No 1 job at Elland Road. Blackpool have reported Leeds United to the Football League after the League One club named Simon Grayson as their new manager. The Seasiders claim they rejected five approaches from Leeds and did not accept Grayson's resignation.

The Championship club are also seeking legal advice over an alleged breach of contract by Grayson. Leeds chairman Ken Bates has insisted his club did nothing wrong in the process that led to Grayson's move. Bates told Yorkshire Radio that after his initial approach was rejected "that was the end of it" until Blackpool put the news in the public domain. He added that Grayson was appointed only after resigning as Blackpool boss.

"Simon saw… Read more

22 Dec 2008

Down And Out

MK Dons 3 Leeds United 1

Leeds suffered their fifth straigh defeat in the league and have now dropped down to 9th in the table and five points off the play offs.

The hosts took the lead when Jemal Johnson's corner found Sean O'Hanlon and he headed into the Leeds net. Their lead doubled when Wilbraham poked another Johnson corner in, before Leeds got back into the game when Robert Snodgrass volleyed in from 20 yards.

But the Dons wrapped things up when Leeds left Wilbraham unmarked for him to head in Johnson's cross. Speaking after the match Leeds United manager Gary McAllister told BBC Radio Leeds:
"I feel I am letting the fans down. The city of Leeds deserves better. "We'll keep working, I'll continue to work hard with the players to put things right. That's my job."

Milton Keynes Dons: Gueret, Stirling (Howell 90), O'Hanlon, Llera, Cummings, Johnson, Navarro,… Read more

22 Dec 2008

McAllister Gets The Sack

It had to happen even for a Leeds hero like Gary McAllister but five straight defeats in the league was not on and the writing was on the wall. Bad enough going out of the FA Cup to non league Histon but failing even to qualify for the play offs this season would be unthinkable. Also gone is his assistant Steve Staunton who in my humble opinion brought nothing to the club and seems to be out of his depth in a management role.

Well who'll take over I hear you say ? My preference would be Gus Poyet but also in the frame will be Adi Boothroyd, Alan Curbishley and of course Paul Ince. Neil Thompson and Andy Beasley took charge of training on Monday morning, but Leeds said: "We hope to appoint a new manager as quickly as possible."

Former Watford boss Boothroyd, 37, left Vicarage Road in November… Read more

18 Dec 2008

Welcome Jamie

Even in these times of recession and following five defeats in a row by our beloved Leeds United the membership of Ennislusc continues to grow. Today we welcome new member Jamie Kelleher who hails from Glendine, Miltown Malbay and has been a lifetime Leeds supporter.

However it took Ennis native and now resident Mullagh man Pat Basil Whelan to tell Jamie of Ennislusc. You see Jamie is a mechanic by profession and as we all know Basil loves his car restoration projects so when they met up Bas was wearing his Ennislusc jacket and as they say the rest is history.

So once again welcome to the club Jamie and we look forward to seeing you in Moroney's for some of the televised games or better still on some of our infamous trips to Elland Road. Marching on Together.

13 Dec 2008

The Joke Is Over

Leeds United 1 Colchester Utd 2

This result reminds one of our FA Cup meeting in the 3rd in 1971 with the same opposition when that great Leeds team of Bremmner, Giles, Lorimer, Gray etc were beaten 3-2 at Layer Road . Today we are not as fortunate to have such players at our disposal and if one listened to Yorkshire Radio for todays game and heard the great Eddie Gray comments it certainly would made all Leeds fans sad. In Eddie's opinion this was a very poor performance and if this great winger mades such comments one should listen. This was our fourth straight league defeat and if one took in the FA Cup game vs Histon that would make it five in a row.

What has gone wrong? Once again the opposition scored from two set pieces the first a corner and the second a free kick after David Prutton… Read more

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