BBC 19/9/07
Poyet hit with misconduct charge
Leeds United assistant manager Gus Poyet has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after he openly criticised referee Andy D'Urso.
Poyet suggested D'Urso held a vendetta against him and Leeds boss Dennis Wise going back to their playing days.
Poyet said at the time: "Andy D'Urso is not good enough for us and I don't want to see him at a Leeds match again."
The comments came after Leeds' second round Carling Cup defeat to Portsmouth. Poyet has until October 4 to appeal.
Leeds lost the tie at Fratton Park 3-0 and Poyet, who was sent off by D'Urso during his playing career, added: "He can't forget things he's done to us in the past.
"It's sad and has happened again since we've been in management.
"He keeps laughing during games and doesn't make any decisions. If there is something complicated in the box he never gives it.
"We had a bet with the fourth official who would get the first yellow card and of course it was us. "It is too much. It is personal. He has sent me off before and that's not hard but when it is against the team it is not right."
Yorkshire Evening Post 19/9/07
Deal me in says Tres
By Phil Hay
Leeds United striker Tresor Kandol is planning to accept the club's offer of a new contract.
Kandol today revealed that he intends to reach a fresh agreement after Leeds started discussions with his representatives over improved terms at Elland Road. United approached Kandol and fellow striker Jermaine Beckford to re-negotiate their deals last month, despite the fact both players are tied to the club beyond the end of this season.
Kandol signed until June 2010 when he moved to Leeds from Barnet in January, while Beckford's contract runs until 2009, but they are set to be rewarded for their impressive goalscoring form this season.
Discussions are on-going, but Kandol said: "I don't see any reason for me to go anywhere. Things are working out well. Right now I think I've found the right club – a big club that's looking to move forward.
"If you had the choice, you'd always choose a club that was trying to win promotion, and trying to achieve things.
"This club looks after the players, and the manager does as well. I have an understanding with him (Dennis Wise), and that's the
sort of thing that wants to make you stay.
"I don't want to go anywhere. I've moved around too much, and it's time to settle down. I want to get on with what I've got to do."
Kandol is League One's joint-leading scorer with five goals, and all six of United's league wins this season have been secured by strikes from him or Beckford, who has also found the net on five occasions.
The pair have become automatic selections for Wise and will lead the fight for a seventh straight victory against Swansea City at Elland Road on Saturday.
Wise gave a number of senior players a run-out during last night's reserve clash with Darlington at Norton and Stockton, where United's second-string defeat suffered their second defeat of the season.
David Lucas, Jonathan Howson and Curtis Weston were all included in Leeds' line-up, but a penalty from Clark Keltie earned Darlington a 1-0 win.
TRESOR Kandol has turned a deaf ear to the sudden acclaim surrounding him at Elland Road – for fear of a return to the troubled days which launched his career with Leeds United.
The Congolese striker is resisting the temptation to savour a period of consistent accomplishment after witnessing the speed with which professional footballers can traverse the gap between animosity and acceptance.Kandol was a maligned member of Dennis Wise's squad two months ago, but his fifth goal of the season last week added credence to the belief that the 26-year-old is now one of United's most valuable players.
He and Jermaine Beckford, Kandol's foil in attack, are League One's leading scorers, prompting the club to begin drawing up improved contracts for both players.Kandol has revealed to the YEP that he intends to accept United's offer, but he would not tempt fate by telling anyone that he deserves it. The former Barnet forward is content to maintain a modest profile after enduring the return of one goal from 18 matches which incurred the wrath of United's supporters last season.
"You want every game to come quickly when you're doing well, but I'm taking things slowly," Kandol said. "It's happening for me right now but the situation can change quickly. I've seen that already.
"I could go through the next five games without a goal, and for a striker that would be a big problem.
"But I've got a positive frame of mind and I try not to think about the negative possibilities. It's better for me when my head's right.
"My phone won't stop ringing at the moment, and I feel like changing my number.
"I've even started getting Leeds supporters ringing me and texting me to say congratulations after every result.
"I've no idea where they're getting the number from, but I don't mind.
"It shows that people are behind you and that people are interested in you. It's nice that they're being positive about me.
"But I can't listen too much to what people are saying. We've got 40 games left and it's a long season – scoring goals for six games isn't enough for me. I do have a target but I'm keeping it quiet."
Kandol's aim is unlikely to be short of 20 goals this season with five to his name already, and Beckford will have similar intentions. Their partnership is the talk of Elland Road and, after their demolition of Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium last Friday, interest in their development is spreading League One.
Wise is alive to the prospect that Leeds will receive offers for both players in January, but the start of contract talks is evidence of his determination to fight the vultures.
Sporting Life 17/9/07
POYET: SURVIVAL THE AIM
Gus Poyet insisted League One survival remained Leeds' first priority after a sixth straight win had put points on the board at last.
More than 1,000 travelling fans chanted "We're going to win the league" after two goals from Jermaine Beckford and one from Tresor Kandol smashed Bristol Rovers' unbeaten record on Friday - the West Yorkshire side winning 3-0.
Poyet said: "This was probably our best performance of the season because we defended well when we had to and scored three very good goals.
"We mustn't get carried away. Our first target is enough points for safety and we will see where we are then.
"I dream that one day I might wake up and find that the 15 points have been given back to us by the Football League. Dreams sometimes come true.
"But if not we have to approach each game with the same attitude because every club in League One is looking to topple Leeds United."
Bristol Rovers head coach Paul Trollope insisted there was no disgrace in losing to Leeds.
He said: "Football matches are won in the respective penalty areas and Leeds were better than us in both boxes.
"Between the penalty areas we outplayed them at times, but that is no good if you fail to take your chances.
"We are learning about playing at a higher level than last season and there was no shortage of commitment from our players.
"Leeds will be challenging at the top of the table before long because they have quality players throughout the side. Losing to them is no disgrace we will bounce back."
Poyet hit with misconduct charge
Leeds United assistant manager Gus Poyet has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after he openly criticised referee Andy D'Urso.
Poyet suggested D'Urso held a vendetta against him and Leeds boss Dennis Wise going back to their playing days.
Poyet said at the time: "Andy D'Urso is not good enough for us and I don't want to see him at a Leeds match again."
The comments came after Leeds' second round Carling Cup defeat to Portsmouth. Poyet has until October 4 to appeal.
Leeds lost the tie at Fratton Park 3-0 and Poyet, who was sent off by D'Urso during his playing career, added: "He can't forget things he's done to us in the past.
"It's sad and has happened again since we've been in management.
"He keeps laughing during games and doesn't make any decisions. If there is something complicated in the box he never gives it.
"We had a bet with the fourth official who would get the first yellow card and of course it was us. "It is too much. It is personal. He has sent me off before and that's not hard but when it is against the team it is not right."
Yorkshire Evening Post 19/9/07
Deal me in says Tres
By Phil Hay
Leeds United striker Tresor Kandol is planning to accept the club's offer of a new contract.
Kandol today revealed that he intends to reach a fresh agreement after Leeds started discussions with his representatives over improved terms at Elland Road. United approached Kandol and fellow striker Jermaine Beckford to re-negotiate their deals last month, despite the fact both players are tied to the club beyond the end of this season.
Kandol signed until June 2010 when he moved to Leeds from Barnet in January, while Beckford's contract runs until 2009, but they are set to be rewarded for their impressive goalscoring form this season.
Discussions are on-going, but Kandol said: "I don't see any reason for me to go anywhere. Things are working out well. Right now I think I've found the right club – a big club that's looking to move forward.
"If you had the choice, you'd always choose a club that was trying to win promotion, and trying to achieve things.
"This club looks after the players, and the manager does as well. I have an understanding with him (Dennis Wise), and that's the
sort of thing that wants to make you stay.
"I don't want to go anywhere. I've moved around too much, and it's time to settle down. I want to get on with what I've got to do."
Kandol is League One's joint-leading scorer with five goals, and all six of United's league wins this season have been secured by strikes from him or Beckford, who has also found the net on five occasions.
The pair have become automatic selections for Wise and will lead the fight for a seventh straight victory against Swansea City at Elland Road on Saturday.
Wise gave a number of senior players a run-out during last night's reserve clash with Darlington at Norton and Stockton, where United's second-string defeat suffered their second defeat of the season.
David Lucas, Jonathan Howson and Curtis Weston were all included in Leeds' line-up, but a penalty from Clark Keltie earned Darlington a 1-0 win.
TRESOR Kandol has turned a deaf ear to the sudden acclaim surrounding him at Elland Road – for fear of a return to the troubled days which launched his career with Leeds United.
The Congolese striker is resisting the temptation to savour a period of consistent accomplishment after witnessing the speed with which professional footballers can traverse the gap between animosity and acceptance.Kandol was a maligned member of Dennis Wise's squad two months ago, but his fifth goal of the season last week added credence to the belief that the 26-year-old is now one of United's most valuable players.
He and Jermaine Beckford, Kandol's foil in attack, are League One's leading scorers, prompting the club to begin drawing up improved contracts for both players.Kandol has revealed to the YEP that he intends to accept United's offer, but he would not tempt fate by telling anyone that he deserves it. The former Barnet forward is content to maintain a modest profile after enduring the return of one goal from 18 matches which incurred the wrath of United's supporters last season.
"You want every game to come quickly when you're doing well, but I'm taking things slowly," Kandol said. "It's happening for me right now but the situation can change quickly. I've seen that already.
"I could go through the next five games without a goal, and for a striker that would be a big problem.
"But I've got a positive frame of mind and I try not to think about the negative possibilities. It's better for me when my head's right.
"My phone won't stop ringing at the moment, and I feel like changing my number.
"I've even started getting Leeds supporters ringing me and texting me to say congratulations after every result.
"I've no idea where they're getting the number from, but I don't mind.
"It shows that people are behind you and that people are interested in you. It's nice that they're being positive about me.
"But I can't listen too much to what people are saying. We've got 40 games left and it's a long season – scoring goals for six games isn't enough for me. I do have a target but I'm keeping it quiet."
Kandol's aim is unlikely to be short of 20 goals this season with five to his name already, and Beckford will have similar intentions. Their partnership is the talk of Elland Road and, after their demolition of Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium last Friday, interest in their development is spreading League One.
Wise is alive to the prospect that Leeds will receive offers for both players in January, but the start of contract talks is evidence of his determination to fight the vultures.
Sporting Life 17/9/07
POYET: SURVIVAL THE AIM
Gus Poyet insisted League One survival remained Leeds' first priority after a sixth straight win had put points on the board at last.
More than 1,000 travelling fans chanted "We're going to win the league" after two goals from Jermaine Beckford and one from Tresor Kandol smashed Bristol Rovers' unbeaten record on Friday - the West Yorkshire side winning 3-0.
Poyet said: "This was probably our best performance of the season because we defended well when we had to and scored three very good goals.
"We mustn't get carried away. Our first target is enough points for safety and we will see where we are then.
"I dream that one day I might wake up and find that the 15 points have been given back to us by the Football League. Dreams sometimes come true.
"But if not we have to approach each game with the same attitude because every club in League One is looking to topple Leeds United."
Bristol Rovers head coach Paul Trollope insisted there was no disgrace in losing to Leeds.
He said: "Football matches are won in the respective penalty areas and Leeds were better than us in both boxes.
"Between the penalty areas we outplayed them at times, but that is no good if you fail to take your chances.
"We are learning about playing at a higher level than last season and there was no shortage of commitment from our players.
"Leeds will be challenging at the top of the table before long because they have quality players throughout the side. Losing to them is no disgrace we will bounce back."
