Leeds United 3 Colchester 0

On Friday 10th November the club embarked on it's 11th trip since our foundation heading to Elland Road for our clash vs Colchester United. The early birds headed for The Alymers Rest for breakfast before meeting at our pick up point of the West County Hotel @ 9.45am. The day was overcast and showery but that did'nt dampen the wit or spirits of our hardy crew. After checking in at Shannon we headed for the Duty Free bar (as usual) and got into the swing of things with a few pints and some crack with a group of 15 ladies from Cork who were on the same flight as us to Liverpool for a hen party. This was our first time in a while traveling to Liverpool's John Lennon Airport as previous to this we had gone via East Midlands. Unfortunately this time the return… Read more

Barnsley 3 Leeds United 2

In Dennis Wise's first Yorkshire derby his side suffered their second consecutive defeat in five days and continue to leak goals at a depressing rate.As one would expect the opening 10 minutes were frantic and the best chance fell to Leeds when a cross from David Healy should have been converted by Robbie Blake at the back post.Leeds paid for this lapse when a minute later on loan keeper Graham Stack punched a ball he possibly should have caught and when his clearance fell to Martin Devaney he promptly despatched it an empty net.

Urged on by their traveling support Leeds got back on level terms when on 43 mins Shaun Derry headed home a Douglas cross.Within a minute Barnsley had the chance to go back in front but Marc Richards somehow managed to volley over from 2 yards.This proved very costly for Barnsley, when straight… Read more

On Friday next the club will set out from the West County Hotel at 9.30am heading for Shannon and a trip to watch Leeds play Colchester on Saturday.Twenty five members will depart Shannon @ 12.40pm and hope to be in Leeds at approx 15.30pm.(flying into Liverpool and bus down to Leeds).This may not have looked like an attractive fixture at the start of the season but as we are second from bottom and Colchester beat top of the table Cardiff yesterday it now has gained in importance.Also the fact that this will be Dennis Wise's 4th game in charge we will see first hand what the true Leeds fans think of his appointment.

On the Saturday night there is a Leeds United Supporters Dinner Dance in the Queens Hotel (where we stay)with Jack Charlton as guest of honour.Also they will be presenting the Player of The Year Award for last season… Read more

Preston North End 4 Leeds United 1

As the saying goes "one swallow does'nt make a summer" just as one win does'nt turn around a season as Dennis Wise found out this evening.Back at Deepdale since the play off semi final in May Leeds were destroyed by an inform David Nugent and company.Wise made one change from the team that beat Southend on Saturday with Ian Westlake replacing the suspended Jonathan Douglas in midfield.

It was all Preston early on and they duly took the lead on 19 minutes when Danny Dichio headed home a Nugent cross.With constant pressure Leeds fell further behind on 40 minutes when Nugent again crossed for ex Leeds player Danny Pugh to score from seven yards.Whatever Wise said at half time fell on deaf ears as on 47 minutes Nugent scored at the back post from a Simon Whaley cross.

This certainly was depressing stuff for the… Read more

Leeds United 2 Southend 0

The new Dennis Wise era got off to a winning start thanks to goals from Ian Moore and a wonderful free kick from substitute Robbie Blake.Having been knocked out of the Carling Cup on Tuesday night by the same opposition Wise made three changes bring in Graham Stack in goal,Eddie Lewis moved to left back and Ian Moore came on in midfield.

Leeds started brightly and attacked at every opportunity but they had to wait until the 40th minute to take the lead when Lewis played a 40 yard pass to Moore who chipped the ball over a desparing Flahaven in the Southend goal.Early in the second half Southend nearly scored when a deflected shot from Steve Hammell hit a post with Stack stranded.Just before this Stack had made a point blank saved at the expense of a corner but otherwise was not troubled all afternoon.

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As expected Dennis Wise has been appointed manager of Leeds along with Gus Poyet as his assistant.After his second training session on Thursday he appointed Kevin Nicholls as the new captain replacing Paul Butler and Shaun Derry,last seasons Player of the Year was appointed vice captain.As Kevin is presently out injured with a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for some weeks yet Derry will lead out the team on Saturday for their second game in five days vs Southend.

It was Wises intention to appoint a younger man as his captain and he told the players at their training session that he was astounded at their 23rd place in the League considering the talent that was at Leeds.There are no quick fixes for Wise and as he says his main priority presently is to get Leeds back up the table to safety.Lets hope he instills some of his fighting… Read more

With the departure of caretaker manager John Carver who was in charge for five games, four of which we lost it now looks likely that Dennis Wise present manager of Swindown Town will shortly be named as the new Leeds manager.The clubs have agreed a compensation package as Wise is tied to Swindon until July '09.His assistant manager at present, ex Chelsea team mate Gus Poyet will also be joining him at Elland Road if terms are agreed.

It has been said since Ken Bates came to the club that he wanted Dennis Wise as his manager and it looks like he will shortly get his wish.First team coach David Geddis will take charge of the team for their Carling Cup tie tonight and as they meet The Shrimpers again on Saturday once again at Elland Road in the league it's possible that Wise will be on the bench.We'll keep you… Read more

Luton Town 5 Leeds United 1

What a miserable week for Leeds and their fans.Another drubbing and no light at the end of the road for their diehard fans.As early as the 11th minute Carlos Edwards charged down a Stephen Crainey clearance and with only Sullivan to beat, made no mistake from 10 yards.However on 17 minutes Hayden Fox,the Australian international who started his first full game for Leeds scored with a powerful header from a Ian Westlake free kick.

It was all square at half time but in the space two minutes everything changed for United.In the 54 minute Feeney broke down the right and crossed for Vines to bundle home with his chest.Disaster followed a minute later when Edwards crossed from the right wing once again and Vines played it into the path of David Bell who scored from 12 yards.

Leeds chased the game now and as a result… Read more

Leeds United 1 Leicester City 2

Another black day at Elland Road,something that's getting all too common for Leeds fans as the crowd of 16,477 will testify to in a ground that has a capacity of over 41,000.Fans are now letting Carver & Bates know that enough is enough and they are not going to pay top prices for the terrible fair on offer.Indeed when we travel over for the Colchester game in November our tickets will set us back £35 which is daylight robbery for the football on show.One would indeed be able to see Premiership football for theses prices at most of the Premiership club grounds.Yet Ken Bates upped the ticket prices last season and in doing so gave the "Harvey Smith" to the ordinary fan.

What can one say about the game?The back four were all at sea and no matter what way John Carver sees things re… Read more

Congratulations to club member Paul Phelan and his wife Debbie on the birth of their son Patrick from all at Ennislusc.

Club member Ross Conlon who is presently working in Taiwan and keeps up to date with all that's happening through the club website recently played his part in helping Taipei Animals win their league.Ross explains that the league is of a high standard,just below their professional league.Before leaving for foreign parts Ross played with Avenue United A and still keeps in regular contact with all his buddies through emails and texts.

His Dad Mickey,himself a Irish Squash International recently sent Ross two Ennislusc polo shirts which he wears proudly when out on the town.Well done from all at Ennislusc and we look forward to having a pint with you when you return.

Leeds United 0 Stoke 4

Is this a bad dream I hear you say or is it for real? Unfortunately it's no dream and Leeds plunged to their worst ever defeat to Stoke City at a less than half full Elland Road.Indeed if they continue to play like this Ken Bates will be begging fans to attend games.After 7 minutes Leeds found themselves a goal down when ex Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie scored from a 25 yard free kick conceded by Matthew Kilgallon.

It was all Stoke from here to the break with a Ian Westlake all Leeds had to offer.Neil Sullivan was back in goal and loan signing Alan Wright started at left back.Richard Cresswell also made a welcome return when replacing the injured Geoff Horsfield on 26 minutes.On 56 minutes Andy Griffin hit a powerful shot from the corner of the box that gave Sully absoloutely no chance.

Things… Read more

West Bromich Albion 4 Leeds United 2

It was back to reality for John Carvers men today when Leeds were well beaten by a very determined WBA team. Having dominated the first half hour WBA were reduced to 10 men on 33 minutes when full back Paul McShane was shown a straight red card for a clumsey tackle on ex WBA player Geoff Horsfield.Up stepped David Healy, who was aiming to convert his fourth spot kick of the season but he dragged his shot wide of the upright.

Leeds were made to pay dearly for this miss when on 40 minutes full back Albrechtsen headed home a Jason Koumas corner to put The Baggies ahead. Things got worse for United after half time as Gary Kelly failed to resume through injury and then Kevin Nicholls was stretchered off after a tackle by Darren Carter.And to compound matters Leeds fell further behind… Read more

On November 11th in the Queens Hotel,the official Leeds United Supporters Club Player of the Year Award will be presented to Rob Hulse.As this happens to fall on the same weekend as our club visit to Leeds for the game vs Colchester and taking place in our hotel what better way to finish the weekend off in style.

There is a 5 course meal,disco and guest speaker on the night will be Jack Charlton and all for £28.Presently we have 15 members going to the dinner so if you are interested in attending you can contact Paul Nihill to book your place.It promises to be one hell of a night.

Leeds United 3 Birmingham City 2

In what was their best performance of the season Leeds beat 2nd placed City to win their second home game of the season and their first under new caretaker manager John Carver.They wasted no time in taking the lead when David Healy latched on to an Eddie Lewis free kick in the 6th minute and lashed the ball home from 10 yards. Just before Leeds scored, Gary McSheffrey hit the post for Birmingham and they equalized on 12 minutes when a Martin Taylor shot came back off a post and hit keeper Tony Warner in the back for an og.

However Leeds quickly went back in front when David Healy scored his second from the spot when he converted a penalty after Geoff Horsfield had been felled in the area by Painter.Both sides had chances before half time with Matthew Kilgallon heading over from… Read more

Leeds have been drawn at home to Southend United in the Carling Cup with the ties down to be played the week commencing the 23rd of October.This will be Leeds first time to play The Shrimpers and indeed the will also play them at home in the League that same week on Saturday 28th October.

The Leeds Board have appointed John Carver as caretaker manager with immediate effect. John who was assistant manager to Kevin Blackwell joined Leeds from Newcastle United where he was reserve team coach and came to the club with a big reputation. Now he has the chance to prove himself and on Saturday he'll have a big test with a home game to Birmingham City, who are currently 2nd in the Championship.

Obviously the Directors are going to take their time over their next appointment and don't want to rush into any quick decisions.If Carver can get a few results and climb up the table the chances are he'll be kept as manager until the end of the season at least when his position will then be assessed. Maybe he's not the appointment fans wished for but he deserves a chance and the next few league games will decide his faith.

Today Leeds released a statement terminating the contract of Kevin Blackwell and thanking him for his efforts over the past three and a half years, two and a half as manager.While it was expected many thought after the victory over Barnet in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night that he would at least survive until Saturday's home game to Birmingham City.

Leeds have lost their last three league games and are routed in 23rd spot in the table so the writing was on the wall for Kevin Blackwell.He took over the club when it was in dire straights and did a great job in getting to the play off final last season but a dismal performance against Watford did'nt help his chances.After a terrible start to the season it was obvious that Ken Bates would soon lose patience and so the he did today.

The question now is who will take… Read more

Carling Cup

Leeds United 3 Barnet 1

We have finally scored a goal at Elland Road.It took Robbie Blake 7 minutes to open his account and Ian Moore added two second half strikes to see Leeds comfortably into the next round.While one cannot get carried away with the result it should do a lot for the teams confidence as they look to take on Birmingham at home on Saturday.

Coventry 1 Leeds United 0

Things just get worse from Kevin Blackwell and his Leeds boys.Three defeats in a row and only one goal scored in the last four games and that was from the penalty spot.If I was Kevin Blackwell I'd be looking over my shoulder because Ken Bates will not put up with these type of results and performances much longer.

Leeds now are in 23rd spot in the table ,their worst position in the league in 40 years.It looks like the players have lost confidence in the manager and with the crowds staying away from Elland Road things are looking very bad indeed.A Stern John strike on 25 minutes gave Coventry the points although Dave Healy hit the crossbar on 18 minutes but that's as near as Leeds came to scoring.

You'd need the patience of Jobe to follow Leeds now and I don't think Ken Bates has that.… Read more