Yeovil Town 1 Leeds United 1

Four points from three games at the start of the season is a long way from our stat of last season and the signs are getting out of this division will be no easy task.Yeovil striker Lloyd Owusu's penalty rebound cancelled out Luciano Becchio's first-minute strike to deny Leeds victory in a fiery game at Huish Park. Becchio outpaced Terry Skiverton and fired a low shot past keeper Asmir Begovic to put the visitors ahead.

But Yeovil replied when Paul Warne was fouled by Paul Huntington and although Owusu's spot-kick was saved by Casper Ankergren, Owusu netted the follow-up. The Glovers almost won it late on with Gavin Tomlin twice going close.

Yeovil: Begovic, Peltier, Skiverton, Forbes, Jones, Downes (Roberts 52), Way (Alcock 90), Murtagh, Schofield (Owusu 15), Tomlin, Warne.
Subs Not Used: Wagenaar, McCollin.

Booked: Downes, Peltier, Warne, Forbes.

Leeds: Ankergren, Richardson, Huntington, Marques, Sheehan,… Read more

Leeds United 0 Oldham Athletic 2

Oldham followed up their impressive comeback against Millwall last week with yet another surprise away win over Leeds thanks to two second half Chris Taylor goals. Gary McAllister fielded the same starting eleven that beat Scunthorpe United last weekend but they played second fiddle to a more determined Oldham side.

As is usual in these cases Man of The Match was ex Leeds player Sean Gregan who had the proverbial stormer in the heart of the Oldham defence. In fact Leeds were toothless up front and Beckford had a very quite game by his standards. Once again McAllister side have been brought crashing down to earth and as was the case last season it's going to take a mighty effort to get out of this division.

Following a very successful AGM on Tuesday night last, one of our great club members Francis (Spinky) White was elected President for the coming season. He follows in the footsteps of Mike McNamara, Steve Underwood and Kevin Barry in receiving our newly acquired chain of office. He's a great character and it's a just reward for his loyal service to Ennislusc. All the outgoing officers were re-elected and an attendance of 28 members ( 6 excused) gives a clear indication of the strength of the club at present.

On the playing side Leeds had a very convincing 5-2 win away to Chester City in the 1st round of the Carling Cup. Highlight of the televised game was a hat trick from Jermaine Beckford which is hopefully a good sign of things to come. Also the performance of 18 year old Fabian Delph was great to see as he showed he's a… Read more

Scunthorpe United 1 Leeds United 2

Gary McAllister's side are favourites to take a place in the Championship at the end of the season
and they started their push for promotion in style by coming from behind to win at Glanford Park. Leeds gave debuts to Enoch Showunmi, Andy Robinson, Jamie Snodgrass and had Paul Telfer and new Argentinian signing Luciano Becchio on the bench. There was an end-to-end feel to the opening stages of the League One contest and Scunthorpe had a goal disallowed on 28 minutes after Izzy Iriekpen had headed home Grant McCann's free-kick.

Scunthorpe grabbed the first goal of the campaign on 57 minutes when new signing Gary Hooper escaped from Rui Marques' attentions and fired past Casper Angerkren. Leeds were level just four minutes later when Showunmi rose to meet fellow debutant Snodgrass' free-kick to head beyond Lillis.Chances arrived at both ends before Leeds struck decisively 10 minutes… Read more

Tuesday next sees our AGM for the season 2008/9 take place in Moroney's Bar Market Street Ennis and as Leeds are playing Chester City in the Carling Cup on Sky Sports at 7.45pm a big turnout is expected on the night. Among the issues to be decided will be election of officers and in particular the election of a club President. Already there has been canvassing going on between rivals Slim Corry and Spinky White for the all important votes and a close contest is promised.

Also down for discussion will be the club trips this season to Elland Road and any other business that the members may wish to air. It will be nice to see Leeds on the TV early on in the season and of course to meet all the members old and new. So do come along on the night, Marching On Together.

Galway United 0 Leeds United 2

On what was one of the coldest evenings of the year two Jermaine Beckford goals sealed a good win for a near full strength Leeds team in Terryland Park last week. Ennislusc was well represented at the game with 19 members in attendance.(Official Att 2,745) While it was basically the same Leeds team as last season the addition of Swansea's Player of the Year Andy Robinson to the left wing is indeed a great signing.

If one had seen the first half it would have been hard to believe that Leeds were favourites for the League 1 title this season and Galway Utd were languashing at the bottom of the Eircom Premier League. However one must remember that Galway are already half way through their season while Leeds are in heavy pre season training.

If one was to comment this early on in the season it would… Read more

On Sunday next Ennislusc member John Galvin will be the only Irish man talking part in the British Mountain Trail Championship which is run over thirty miles. Yes while many of you are sleeping off the effects of the night before our John will be at the starting line for 9am. John plans to run it in around four hours ten minutes which would be an outstanding achievement considering the race was won in three hours forty minutes last year.

Not alone does one have to run thirty miles but it's all off road terrain and one has to plot their own course much like orienteering. For the Ennistymon CBS school teacher running is a passion and while all of Clare will be heading for Thurles on Sunday morning spare a thought for John as he scaled the peaks of England. Good luck Joh from all your friends at Ennislusc.

HARRY Kewell has written an open letter to furious Leeds United fans in a desperate attempt to quell their anger over his move to Turkish club Galatasaray. The Socceroos star, who spent nine years at Leeds, revealed late last week he had signed with Istanbul-based Galatasaray fortwo years after his contract at Liverpool expired in May.

And although he explained over the weekend why he had made the move, many Leeds supporters still remember that two fans, Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, were stabbed to death by Turkishhooligans on the eve of the UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray in 2000.Kewell played in that match which went ahead despite the tragedy, Leeds losing 2-0. Deaths among fighting fans are not uncommon and banners proclaiming "Welcome To Hell" add to the intimidating atmosphere at Galatasaray's Al Sami Yen Stadium.

Today, Kewell insisted he maintained strong feelings towards Leeds and said he had… Read more

On Wednesday next Leeds will play Galway United in Terryland Park and unlike when they visited Limerick two years ago they will have the full first team squad on show. Tickets are priced at €20 and Ennislusc are running a bus to Galway for the game. Presently we have 15 booked on the bus so if you want to book a place please contact Paul Nihill or myself Johnny Moroney asap. Marching on Together.

It is with great pleasure that all at Ennislusc wish Kevin Greene and his wife Mary sincere wishes on the arrival of their new son Tan. I'm sure that he is already decked out in the colours of his Dad's favourite team because in that household one has to be a Leeds supporter.

Also we'd like to take this opportunity to wish Kevin a speedy recovery after the hand operation he underwent last Thursday and hope that he's on the road to full recovery. Hope you'll be able to make the AGM in Moroneys in August.

Leeds first game of the season will be away to Scunthorpe United on Sat 9th August followed by the first home game of the season the following Saturday 16th Aug to Oldham Athletic. The club has already decided that the local derby with Huddersfield Town on Sat 15th Now will be our first trip of the season to Elland Road.

Presently the flights to East Midlands will cost €55, departing Shannon at 10am on Friday and returning on Sunday at 12.30pm. This represents great value so if you are interested in traveling with us please contact Paul Nihill ( 086-8346091)to book your place. As I write ten places are already confirmed so get in early and don't be disappointed. Full list of fixtures will follow shortly.

Play Off Final Wmbley Sun 25th May

Leeds United 0 Doncaster Rovers 1

Five years ago Doncaster Rovers were in the Conference. Next season they will start the campaign in the Championship after James Hayter's second half diving header saw off Leeds United in the League One play-off final. This was Doncaster third promotion in five years and bring Championship football back to the club for the first time since 1957.

Sean O'Driscoll's side have played some entertaining and incisive football all season and again at Wembley their style of play was easy on the eye as Leeds struggled to conjure chances of their own and in the end fully deserved their victory. McAllister men had few chances on goal over the ninety minutes and even when they created chances they found their ex keeper Neil Sullivan in top form for Doncaster. Indeed it looks like Dennis Wise made a bad mistake in… Read more

Even in defeat on Sunday last we welcome a new member to the club, Finbarr Power from Shannon. Finbarr watched the game in Moroneys with his friend Ger O Brien and was amazed to see so many Leeds supporters gathered to shout on McAllister boys. Indeed highlight of the evening for Finbarr and Ger was seeing Basil do his own version of Sweet Home Alabama standing on the seat and belting out the song. Some sight guys! Welcome to the club Finbarr and hope to see you on one of our trips next season.

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

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

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 !

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.

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.

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

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.