21 May 2008

Marching On Wembley

Well our season has come down to just one game to win promotion back to the Championship after a roller coaster season in League 1. Doncaster Rover will be opposition on Sunday when Gary McAllister boys take to the famous pitch that is Wembley Stadium. Leeds have sold their full allocation of tickets so one can expect to hear Marching On Together blasting out on Sunday come the 3pm kick off.

Unfortunately we have'nt won a Wembley on our last three appearances except for a penalty shot out win vs Liverpool in the Charity Shield in the season 92/93. Since then Aston Villa beat us 3-0 in the League Final and two seasons ago we were beaten in the Championship play off final in Cardiff ( Wembley was closed while building the new stadium) when Watford beat us on a 3-0 scoreline also. The tide has to turn so hopefully… Read more

21 May 2008

Be There And Wear The Colours

If you are a true Leeds fan then Moroneys is the place to be on Sunday when Leeds visit Wembley for the League 1 play off final. The game kicks off at 3pm on Sky Sports with coverage starting at 2.30pm.It promises to be a nail biting day but with a bit of luck we'll finally break our Wembley duck.

Come early to avoid disappointment and you'll be assured of a great day out win or lose. Marching On Together

18 May 2008

It's A Boy

Congratulations to Gearoid (Mannix) Mannion our esteem PRO and his wife Michelle on the birth of the lovely new son Conor Tomas Mannion. Little Conor entered the world at 00.06am on May 14th last and weighed in at 8 lbs 8 oz so he's well on the way passing out his Dad in the height stakes. It's obvious he's going to be a Leeds supporter so lets hope he'll see the good times return to Elland Road.

All of Gearoid's friends at Ennislusc wish the happy couple and baby Conor long life, health and happiness in the years to come. Mannix you can sing him Marching On Together as his lullaby at night !

15 May 2008

We Are Off To Wembley

Carlisle 0 Leeds United 2

A last-gasp Jonny Howson goal saw Leeds advance into the League One play-off final following a 2-0 victory over Carlisle at Brunton Park in front of a crowd of 12,872. Gary McAllister's side were 2-1 down from Monday's first leg at Elland Road, but Howson opened the scoring in the 10th minute with an effort into the left corner from a Dougie Freedman cross.

Leeds then had numerous efforts to win the game, including a Bradley Johnson header against the post late on, while Carlisle also had their chances. Howson's double completed a surprise turnaround for McAllister's men, who had been outplayed in the first leg. Leeds now head back for their second play-off final in two years and a chance to erase the memory of their defeat to Watford at the Millennium Stadium in 2006.

14 May 2008

96 minute Goal Gives Us A Chance

Leeds United 1 Carlisle 2

An injury-time strike from Dougie Freedman rescued hope for Leeds in a 2-1 League One play-off semi-final first leg defeat to Carlisle at Elland Road. Goals either side of half-time from Danny Graham and Marc Bridge-Wilkinson and a string of fine saves from Carlisle goalkeeper Kieran Westwood ( who derervedly got the Man of the Match award) appeared to be sending John Ward's side home with a comfortable victory.
But veteran Freedman pounced in the 96th minute to set up a tense second leg at Brunton Park on Thursday.

The goal so late in the game will have given Leeds tremendous confidence for the second leg because at 2-0 down one would have a mountain to climb against a well organised Carlisle side.Now lets get in and at them from the start and get that place at Wembley.

3 May 2008

Good End To Season For The Boys

Leeds United 2 Gillingham 1

Two second half goals coupled with Southend\'s draw at home to Port Vale gave Gary McAllister boys fifth spot and a play off tie with Carlisle.
Gillingham fot their part endured a heartbreaking afternoon at Elland Road after relinquishing a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 in West Yorkshire. Even a win would not have been enough for Mark Stimson\'s men who now prepare for a return to League Two. Simeon Jackson gave the Gills a dream start in the 20th minute after seizing on an error from Whites defender Paul Huntingdon to put the visitors 1-0 ahead.

Substitute Seb Carroll made an immediate impact as he set up Bradley Johnson who spectacularly volleyed the ball past Derek Stillie to level the scores. The final nail in the coffin came in the 88th minute when Tresor Kandol notched his 11th goal of the season to seal Gillingham\'s… Read more

3 May 2008

It's Carlise in Play Offs

It's now down to the lottery of the play offs for Leeds but after starting the season on minus fifteen points who would'nt be delighted to be in this position. By finishing fifth in the table we have been drawn against Carlisle United at home first on Monday 12th May with a kick off time of 7.45pm. On Thursday 15th May all roads will lead to Brunton Park for the second leg where Leeds will hope to progress to a Wembley play off final appearance.

Both games are live on Sky Sports so it's hope that all our members will be in Moroneys to shout the boys on on both nights.Look forward to seeing you there. Marching On Together.

30 Apr 2008

Leeds Appeal On Points Deduction Fails

Leeds United will have to win promotion via the League One play-offs after losing an appeal against their 15 points deduction. The decision iwill be welcomed by the likes of Doncaster Rovers, Nottingham Forest and Carlisle United who now all remain in with a chance of gaining the second automatic promotion place. Had Leeds won back the 15 points they were deducted at the start of the campaign for breaking insolvency rules then Gary McAllister's side would have guaranteed promotion back to the Championship.

Leeds have now confirmed the matter is now closed allowing everyone at the club to look forward with the hope of gaining promotion via Wembley way. "The three man arbitration panel appointed by The Football Association in respect of the above mentioned appeal has rejected Leeds United's arguments that the 15 point deduction was unlawful," read a statement on the club's official website.

Well now it's… Read more

29 Apr 2008

Good Luck Kevin

This evening at Pairc Ui Chaoimh Kevin Brennan from Eire Og will line out in goal for Clare in the first round of the Munster Minor Hurling Championship. Kevin who is a member of Ennislusc is hurling mad and no matter where you meet him he's a hurley in the hand. All at Ennislusc wish Kevin well and are very proud of his achievement. Come on The Banner.

25 Apr 2008

Play Off Place Secured

Yeovil Town 0 Leeds United 1

Gar McAllister boys confirmed their spot in the League One play-offs after holding on for a 1-0 win at Huish Park. On-loan Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman scored the game's only goal after just four minutes but Leeds played the final 25 minutes with 10 men after Alan Sheehan was sent off.

Leeds started brightly and were quickly in front when Freedman steered the ball home from close range after Bradley Johnson had kept alive Frazer Richardson's cross. Freedman, who was taking his tally to five goals in 11 games since joining from Crystal Palace, almost added another, but he was unable to get on the end of Anthony Elding's cross from the right.

Yeovil gradually grew into the contest and came close to equalising when Marvin Williams turned the ball wide after his initial attempt had been saved by Casper Ankergren. The Leeds keeper… Read more

25 Apr 2008

Leeds Coming To Galway

As part of their pre season preperations Leeds will play three fixtures in Ireland in July. The first game is penciled in for Terryland Park Galway on Wednesday 16th July at 7.30pm. It's then on to Dublin where they play Bray Wanderers on Sunday the 20th at 3pm and the following Thursday (24th July at 7.30pm) the opposition is Shelbourne at Tolka Park.

Hopefully Ennislusc will run a bus up to Galway for the game as we did when the reserves visited Limerick last season.

16 Apr 2008

Get Well Frankie

Great Ennislusc supporter and good friend Frankie Woods has been in the Limerick Regional Hospital for the past week undergoing tests and unfortunately due to the winter flu bug visitors are not allowed enter the hospital. Hopefully the fact that Leeds are in the play off places with three games to go will help Frankie in his recover to full health. Frank's dad Jamesie is also in hospital in the Ennis and all at Ennislusc wish them both a speedy recovery.

15 Apr 2008

Douglas Off As Leeds Falter

Huddesfield Town 1 Leeds United 0

Leeds missed the chance to all-but seal their place in the League One play-offs after they lost their West Yorkshire derby clash with Huddersfield Town at Galpharm Stadium. Both sides were reduced to 10 men before Town grabbed a late winner through Andy Holsworth.

The first red came on 35 minutes when Jonathan Douglas was red carded for his second bookable offence as he brought down Jonathon Worthington less than five minutes after his first booking. One may put this down to rustyness after being out through injury for three months but one would expect the Irish International to know better expecially being on a yellow. Just before the break and the numbers were evened up when Worthington saw red for his challenge on Leeds keeper Casper Ankergren and the ensuing melee.This was also his second bookable offence.

In a game of few clear chances… Read more

14 Apr 2008

Great Comeback

Leeds United 3 Carlisle 2

Leeds on-loan striker Dougie Freedman struck twice to dent Carlisle United's hopes of automatic promotion and put Garry McAllisters boys on course for a play off place. The veteran scored a 69th-minute winner after earlier hauling Leeds back into the game following Scott Dobie's first-half opener.

The day had started well for the visitors who dersevedly went in front when Dobie scored from close range following good work on the left by Simon Hackney. Freedman put the home side back on level terms five minutes after the break before Jonathan Howson fired them into the lead. Danny Graham levelled just a minute later, on the hour mark, before Freedman became the toast of the Elland Road faithful as he struck a winner. Leeds are now four points ahead of Walsall and a better goal difference so barring any mishaps in the remaining games 6th place looks… Read more

6 Apr 2008

Back In Play Offs

Leyton Orient 0 Leeds United 2

Another clean sheet and a very valueable three points which puts us back in sixth position with a game in hand on Tranmere who lost to Walsall. That two great wins in five days will give the squad great confidence in their push for the playoffs.

Bradley Johnson put Leeds ahead after 16 minutes from a free kick before top-scorer Jermaine Beckford (50) wrapped up the win for Gary McAllister's side. Lets hope the march to Wembley continues.

1 Apr 2008

Just What The Doctor Ordered

Doncaster Rovers 0 Leeds United 1

After a dismal draw on Saturday Gary McAllister was forced to make three changes through injury with Rui Marques, David Prutton, and Darren Kenton out and Frazir Richardson, Paul Huntington and Jonathan Douglas coming in as replacements.
Leeds earned a valuable three points in their promotion bid thanks to left back Alan Sheehan's first goal for the club. Sheehan, who is on loan from Leicester, scored the winner against the run of play in the 20th minute with a tremendous free-kick from the left, bending it past the keeper into the far corner. However his night was somewhat soured as he received his 10th booking of the season and now faces an automatic two match ban.

Soon afterwards Leeds keeper Casper Ankergren who is also facing a FA investigation following comments made after the Swindon game had to make a fantastic stop to deny Brian Stock… Read more

30 Mar 2008

Terrible Pitch, Woeful Result- Super Weekend

Leeds United 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 0

Our second trip of the season produced some surprises for us not least the super Marriott Hotel which we stayed in for the first time. As one knows we all love the Queens Hotel in Leeds but now even it's most avid supporter among us Noelette Barry had to conceded that our new location will take some beating. For an all inclusive price of £84 each we had luxurious beds, gym , swimming pool and a breakfast fit for a king or indeed a queen. Also the staff were very courteous and the bar and food served there were top class.

The less said about the match the better ,suffice to say the pitch was a disgrace following the playing of the rugby league World Final there some weeks back and if we were there yet we would'nt score. Highlight of the match… Read more

27 Mar 2008

Second Club Trip Of Season

On Friday evening 30 supporters from the club will depart Shannon and land in Leeds / Bradford airport for the first time ever from our Clare airport.Prior to this we had to depart to Liverpool, Manchester or East Midlands or indeed when we did fly into Leeds / Bradford it was when we departed from Dublin so this will be a nice change for all concerned. Also we are flying at 4.45pm which gives everyone time to ready themselves and the only downside to the trip is we will lose an hour when the clocks go forward on Saturday night. Unfortunately as we are flying home from Liverpool and leaving from the hotel at 8.30am on Sunday morning one could be short on sleep but no matter we'll enjoy the trip.

The game on Saturday vs Brighton is a potential season breaker as they currently are two points ahead of us… Read more

23 Mar 2008

Disaster In Injury Time

Port Vale 3 Leeds United 3

Having been two goals to the good at half time and despite Port Vale drawing level in a five minute spell in the second half Leeds scored a third on 86 mins from loan striker Dougie Freedman but it was not enough to gain all three points. The unthinkable happened in the 93rd minute when Luke Roders converted a Perry cross to give the 3,500 Leeds fans a bitter journey home from Vale Park. When one scores three goals away from home against the bottom club in League 1 it would be expected they would win but sadly this Leeds team of late is shy on confidence.

It is time for the players to stand up and be counted as after such a tremendous start to the season when one would assume that automatic promotion was the order of the day it now looks very… Read more

23 Mar 2008

Beckford On The Double

Leeds United 2 Walsall 0

Jermaine Beckford breathed fresh life into Leeds United's League One play-off push with a livewire performance as they beat promotion-chasing Walsall in front of the Sky cameras at Elland Road. As usual we met up for the game in Moroneys and despite our lowely position our die hard supporters turned up to cheers on The Whites. Many a supporters club including the Man U's of this world would be delighted with the turn out we get for the few live matches we're on TV.

Beckford who had one of his best games for quite some time should have scored after two minutes when he was put clean through by a Freedman pass but his side footed effort went wide with only Ince to beat. The former Scunthorpe manamends on 29 minutes with an excellent goal and he made the points safe for The Whites ten minutes… Read more

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Tue, Mar 3 at 19:30

Leeds 0 - 1 Sunderland (L)

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Sun, Mar 15 at 14:00

Crystal Palace (Away)

Sat, Mar 21 at 20:00

Brentford (Home)

Sat, Apr 11 at 14:00

Manchester United (Away)

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