10 Nov 2007

Lucky Escape in FA Cup

Hereford United 0 Leeds United 0

With the game live on Sky Sports nearly 30 members turned up at Moroneys Bar to see Leeds hold out for a goalless draw with a spirited Hereford side in the first round of the FA Cup.Indeed if the truth be told Wise and his boys can consier themselves very luck to still be in the Cup as on chances Hereford should have one this game against a very disappointing Leeds side.

Hereford, currently second in League Two, made life difficult for Leeds from the start and were perhaps unlucky to see a penalty appeal waved away in only the second minute when Matt Heath barged into Trevor Benjamin. There were few other chances in a tight first half as Leeds began to enjoy the majority of possession, although Ben Smith struck a shot just wide from distance for Hereford.

The Bulls continued to carve… Read more

3 Nov 2007

Unbeaten Run Ends

Carlisle 3 Leeds United 1

With new assistant manager Dave Bassett joining Dennis Wise on the sidelines at Brunton Park in front of Carlisle's biggest home crowd since 1976 (16,668) Leeds were hoping to extend their unbeaten run but alas it came crashing down in the second half. It was Leeds who started much the better side with Seb Carole heading over and Jonathan Douglas bringing a terrific save from Westwood on 11 minutes. On 28 mins Leeds took a deserved lead when a Douglas shot was only half cleared and Beckford tapped home for his eight goal of the season. In stoppage time both Beckford and David Prutton went close for Leeds who ended the half well in command.

Leeds also started the second half brightly when Carole shot straight at Westwood after being set up by Beckford. However on 61 mins disaster struck when Simon Hackney hit a screamer from… Read more

3 Nov 2007

FA Cup Game Live On Sky

On Friday next the 9th Nov Leeds are away to Hereford United in the first round of the FA Cup and it's live on Sky Sports 1 at 7.45pm. As usual the club will be meeting in Moroneys Bar Market Street Ennis for the game and all you Leeds fans are welcome. There will be a discussion after the game regarding the club trip to Elland Road on 16th Nov for the Swindon game so if you are traveling be there next Friday night. As always the crack will be good and you won't go home hungry!

26 Oct 2007

Moving On Up

Leeds United 4 Millwall 2

As the song by M People goes Moving On Up and that's just what Wises Boys did today after their victory over Millwall at Elland Road in front of their biggest crowd of the season 30,319. Leeds are now up to 6th in the table an amazing feat and unbeaten in 13 league games which is a credit to all concerned.

After a quiet opening 37 minutes during which Millwall had the ball in the net but it was ruled out for offside it was Leeds who broke the deadlock when David Prutton struck a precise half-volley past Lenny Pidgeley in the Millwall goal. Pidgeley was then responsible for Leeds second goal when he made a hash of a clearance on 53 minutes and the ball eventually fell to Jermaine Beckford to finish with ease.

Jonathan Douglas scored his first goals of the season on 57 and… Read more

25 Oct 2007

One ForThe Future

When Margaret Murphy from Parnell Street Ennis walked in one day to Murphys Shoe Repair Shop in Cronins Yard Upper Market Street Ennis little did Johnny Murphy an avid Leeds fan and member of Ennislusc know what was to come next. During the conversation about what repairs were to be carried out on her shoes Margaret noticed a pennant of Leeds United hanging in the background. She then asked Johnny if he was a fan and on finding out that he was she told him that her grandson Finn Coughlan who hails from York and is eight years of age goes to the Leeds Academy for training twice a week.

Stunned by this Johnny told her about our club, how we travel over twice a year for games, the website address and the gear that we recently purchased. Straight away Margaret asked about the possibility of purchasing a top for Finn… Read more

25 Oct 2007

Is Poyet On Way Out ?

When Martin Joel walked away from his job as manager of Spurs yesterday evening little did we know the effect this could have on our beloved Leeds. Hardly was Jol gone when news filtered through the Spurs were looking for Poyet as assistant manager to their yet to be announced new manager.

Although Leeds released a statement straight away, Gus has been advised not to attend tomorrows home game vs Millwall to allow the players focus on the game and Alan Thompson who is presently injured will take his place on the bench alongside Dennis Wise. This seems to be a clear statement that there is no smoke without fire and give that Spurs are a big Premiership team it's only natural that Poyet would want to join them given the opportunity.

Gus would be a tremendous loss to the club as tomorrow Wise and himself celebrate a year with the club… Read more

21 Oct 2007

Ride Our Luck

Leeds United 1 Leyton Orient 1

An action-packed game at Elland Road saw Leyton Orient claim a deserved 1-1 draw against Leeds and indeed only for a terrible error by the linesman Orient would and should have claimed full points. Orient went ahead after nine minutes when Sean Thornton's free-kick alluded everyone and went in. However that proved to be Thornton's only real contribution as he was sent off for an off-the-ball incident on 32 mins.

With a crowd of 29,177 at Elland Road ,Leeds levelled just before the hour when Seb Carole fired home and then on 80 mins they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Carole but Tresor Kandol fired a penalty over the bar. Unfortunatelt foe Wise ,Alan Thompson limped off with a suspected hamstring problem and looks to be out for a few weeks.

The dram was not however over and 10 man Orient were… Read more

21 Oct 2007

Finally Beat Our Bogey Team

Brighton 0 Leeds United 1

Leeds stretched their unbeaten start to the League One season to 12 games with a battling win at Withdean Stadium .This was Leeds first victory at the Stadium since Brighton moved there from the Goldstone Ground and it pushes Leeds up to 9th in the table now. Tresor Kandol's sixth goal of the campaign with just 11 minutes remaining proved the difference in a week where he signed an extension to his contract.

Rui Marques was Leeds Man of The Match and Irish International Jonathan Douglas came in for the injured Alan Thompson at midfiels after missing last weeks game while on International duty.

21 Oct 2007

All Set For Swindon Game

The club has penciled in the Swindon game for our first venture over to Elland Road on Saturday 17th November. Presently there are 22 booked for the trip and with flights costing €75, match ticket €45, coach from Liverpool to Leeds return €40 and 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in Bewleys from €100 the trip is good value in this day and age. Once again we are flying from Shannon and although the Shannon to Leeds Bradford route is starting up in November the days Ryanair fly do not lend themselves for going over for weekend fixtures.

If you are interesting in going on the trip don't hesitate to contact Paul Nihill at 086-8346091 to book your place.

9 Oct 2007

New Gear A Success

Darlington 0 Leeds United 1

While this first round game in the Johnstone's Paint trophy was nothing to write home about at least it gave us Leeds fans the opportunity to see them on Sky. New signing Paul Huntington from Newcastle United scored on his debut with a header on 48 minutes and most pleasing was that Leeds kept another clean sheet.

Hoever the highlight of the night was the launch of the clubs new jackets, rugby style tops and golf tops. Here the club must give great credit to Kevin Greene who did trogan work in insuring that the gear was there on the night for the first televised game this season involving our beloved Leeds. On the night the jackets sold out and a repeat order has already been put in with Low Cost Leisure in Limerick. All were of the opinion that the gear was exceptional and with the… Read more

9 Oct 2007

Wecome To The Club

Also last night long time Leeds United fans Kieran and Shane Moroney joined Ennislusc as did Josie Nestor who many would fondly remember from their years in St Flannans. On the night Shane also purchased a jacket and top so there is no doubting his loyaltys to The Whites. Great to have you all on board and Marching on Together.

6 Oct 2007

Last Gasp Winner Once Again

Leeds United 1 Yeovil 0

Leeds are making a habit of scoring late winners when Mark de Vries headed in a Jonathan Douglas cross in the 89 minute much to the delight of the home supporters. United are now just three points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest following a last-gasp win over Yeovil. The Glovers gave as good as they got at Elland Road before being undone by de Vries last-gasp winner.

6 Oct 2007

Wise Manager Of The Month

Dennis Wise has been crowned League One Manager of the Month. His Leeds United side were again unbeaten through September, as they were in August. Leeds won every game, barring one - which was a 1-1 draw at Gillingham, and they were only pegged back in the final minute when down to just nine men.

On receiving his award Wise tols reporters,
"We knew we had a lot of quality in our dressing room. We've got a lot younger squad this year and I think that was important, we've got a lot of pace and power that we didn't have last year and I think that is the difference. We've got two men up front, Kandol and Beckford, who have been absolutely fantastic so far. But I can't count out a few of the players at the back, Rui Marques has been outstanding as well. We've had some good performances… Read more

2 Oct 2007

94th Minute Winner

Oldham Athletic 0 Leeds United 1

Leeds recorded their eight win in nine league games courtesy of an Ian Westlake volley in the 94 minute. Westlake had only been on the field four minutes as a substitute for Alan Thompson when he hit a brilliant winner. After the game he took no credit for his strike but instead praised the spirit that is in the team at present and the fantastic supporters who sang all during the game and made the players feel like they were playing at Elland Road.

Leeds were without suspended in-form strike duo Jermaine Beckford and Tresor Kandol but were able to call on a pair of quality replacements, courtesy of loan acquisitions Mark De Vries from Leicester City and former Oldham favourite Wayne Andrews. Both played the full 90 minutes and although only on loan for a month look a bargain pair for Wise. There were… Read more

30 Sep 2007

Ref Bursts Leeds Bubble

Gillingham 1 Leeds United 1

Leeds appeared set for an eighth consecutive win as they opened the scoring through Seb Carole in the 28th minute. However match referee Danny McDermid then took over and the game decended into a siege for Wises men as they battled valiantly to keep out the Gills. First to go was Tresor Kandol for a second bookable offence as he clapped the referee for awarding a free five minutes before half time. Then Beckford was sent off in the 56min for a clumsey tackle which earned him a second yellow card. The Yorkshire club came close to holding on but Ian Cox equalised in the first minute of stoppage time for The Gills, something they scarcely deserved.

Dennis Wise will report Danny McDermid to the Football Association after claiming the referee swore it at him at the end of Leeds United's draw with Gillingham. Wise was… Read more

26 Sep 2007

We're on Sky at Last

Finally the Sky cameras will show Leeds when they play Darlington away in the Johnston's Paint Trophy on Tuesday October 2nd at 7.45pm. It is hoped that on the night the club will have their new tops and jackets on display and members can purchase same at discount prices.See you at Moroneys for the big game!

25 Sep 2007

It's A Girl !

Congratulations to our secretary Paul Nihill and his wife Geraldine on the birth of their daughter Ruth Elizabeth who was born today and weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz. All their friends at Ennislusc send their best wish and hope there will not be too many sleepless nights in the future.

23 Sep 2007

7 in a Row

Leeds United 2 Swansea City 0

Leeds stretched their magnificent winning run with a 2-0 victory over Swansea at Elland Road. Wises boys equalled the club record of the great Don Revie team of 72/73 when winning for the seventh consecutive game.

While Leeds had the better of things in the first half it took Jermaine Beckford to set them on their way, scoring his sixth goal of the season after 62 minutes. Five minutes later, David Prutton doubled the home side's advantage with a fine strike from distance.

Having eradicated their 15-point penalty, Leeds are now up to six points( 18th in League table)and out of the relegation places. A crowd of 29,467 was at Elland Road on Saturday the biggest crowd outside the Premier Division on Saturday and in fact bigger than two of the 5 Premiership games played. Looks like Wises boys are also putting bums on seats… Read more

14 Sep 2007

Out of Relegation Zone

Bristol Rovers 0 Leeds United

Leeds reached positive points for the season after maintaining their 100 per cent record with a 3-0 victory at Bristol Rovers in front of the biggest ever crowd ( 11,883 ) at the Memorial Stadium. Indeed Rovers had'nt been beaten in their last 16 League 2 or 1 games streatching back to mid March so one can see that this was a fantastic performance by Wise's boys.

Jermaine Beckford gave Leeds the perfect start at Bristol when he thrust out a leg at the near post to divert a cross into the net after just nine minutes. Tresor Kandol then doubled the lead with his fifth goal of the season after 77 minutes before Beckford joined his strike partner on five goals by scoring a late third with a stunning overhead kick.

As Gus Poyet said after the match this win will give the boys… Read more

10 Sep 2007

Goodbye Mr Finn

The club sends it's best wishes to John Finn who retired from his teaching position in St Flannans College after over 35 years service. Indeed John taught many of the club members during their years in Flannans and was highly respected as an Irish teacher by the thousands of pupils he met over the years.

Now that he has retired he'll be able to devote more time to his passions golf,drama and Leeds United. As a past captain of Ennis Golf Club John can spend more time getting his handicap down and enjoying the crack in the Seniors competations ranks. Also he'll be able to come on more trips with us to Elland Road and provide us with some of his famous party pieces. Best wishes for the future from all your friends at Ennislusc.

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Leeds 3 - 1 Burnley (W)

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Mon, May 11 at 19:00

Tottenham Hotspur (Away)

Sun, May 17 at 14:00

Brighton & Hove Albion (Home)

Sun, May 24 at 15:00

West Ham United (Away)

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16Nottingham Forest34-439
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