tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61445072012-02-01T21:13:48.474ZMighty Leeds WeblogAll the latest news and postings from the net
www.mightyleeds.co.uk - the definitive history of Leeds Uniteddave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comBlogger14351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-22430113550010100972012-02-01T21:04:00.002Z2012-02-01T21:13:48.481ZGuardian 1/2/12Simon Grayson had his faults but Leeds fans question timing of sackingSimon Grayson was sacked the day after the transfer window shut, so his successor must now rely on more loan signingsLeeds United's announcement on Wednesday that they had dispensed with the services of their manager, Simon Grayson, and his coaching staff feels like it has been coming for the past two months. dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-15007098725100006842012-02-01T20:53:00.001Z2012-02-01T20:55:03.510ZYorkshire Evening Post 31/1/12Hitman Zigic cuts down sorry Whites Leeds United have recently perfected the art of taking points from matches they deserved to lose.It was harsh but somehow fitting that three were dropped last night during a game they could have won several times over.United made no secret of their fortune in earning two wins and a draw from meetings with Burnley, Crystal Palace dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-20281258465643041432012-02-01T20:45:00.001Z2012-02-01T20:45:21.843ZMail 31/1/12 Leeds 1 Birmingham 4: Four-star Zigic maintains Blues' promotion pushNikola Zigic scored all four goals as Birmingham cranked up the pressure on their npower Championship promotion rivals with a sixth straight win.The beanpole Serbian striker cancelled out Leeds striker Ross McCormack's 19th-minute opener with a first-half header and struck three times in seven minutes in the second dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-3817956194143501032012-01-31T19:44:00.001Z2012-01-31T19:44:23.181ZLeedsunited.com 31/1/12ANDY O'BRIEN - A CLUB STATEMENT Andy O'Brien will resume training this week with Leeds United and will be available for selection.The club brought disciplinary action against the player following his refusal to play against Burnley on the 19th November 2011. It was announced at that time that the player's future would be determined after a full investigation.The dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-30911206962285685642012-01-31T19:38:00.001Z2012-01-31T19:39:48.327ZSky 31/1/12Grayson delight at Smith dealLeeds bring in Spurs youngster until the summerSimon Grayson has expressed his delight that Leeds United have secured the services of Adam Smith on loan for the rest of the season.The Whites bolstered their backline on transfer deadline day with a right-back who had been helping MK Dons challenge for promotion.Spurs recalled the 20-year-old from his loan dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-90103810399322754502012-01-30T22:03:00.000Z2012-01-30T22:04:05.582ZYorkshire Evening Post 30/1/12Death of Leeds United legend Gary Speed may have been accidentBy Paul RobinsonLeeds United legend Gary Speed may have killed himself accidentally, a coroner ruled today.In a narrative verdict, Cheshire coroner Nicholas Rheinberg gave the cause of death as hanging but said “the evidence does not sufficiently determine whether this was intentional or accidental”.The dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-82358730887186658652012-01-26T21:44:00.003Z2012-01-26T21:45:36.493ZYorkshire Evening Post 22/1/12Whites handed points on a plate By Phil HayThis manic defeat of Ipswich Town finished with a promise from Simon Grayson not to “paper over the cracks”, which was just as well for him and his club.At the end of a week when mutiny hung in the air around Elland Road, a moment of honest humility was the least expected of him. Grayson would have been alone in thinking dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-82050623657396180172012-01-22T12:39:00.001Z2012-01-22T12:43:51.938ZYorkshire Evening Post 21/1/12Sending off changed the game - Grayson Manager Simon Grayson admitted the sending off of Ipswich Town goalkeeper Alex McCarthy on his return to Elland Road changed the game as Leeds United came from a goal behind to win 3-1.The Tractor Boys led through Andy Drury’s soft 34th-minute goal but McCarthy, who played six games on loan for the Whitesfrom Reading earlier in dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-46432705662045753832012-01-22T12:00:00.002Z2012-01-22T12:02:43.878ZNew pages uploaded at mightyleeds.co.ukMatches 16 May 1973 – Leeds United 0 AC Milan 1"It was wholly, indisputably and wretchedly bent..." Leeds United suffer the torment of being denied another trophy after the sort of dubious refereeing decisions they would never forgetRead the full story athttp://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/matches/19730516.htm9 May 1973 – Leeds United 6 Arsenal 1After a dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-39625446651205651672012-01-21T13:12:00.001Z2012-01-21T13:12:46.660ZYorkshire Post 21/1/12Leeds exit door will close after Howson - Bates faces critics EMBATTLED Leeds United manager Simon Grayson last night moved to assure fans that no other key players will be following captain Jonny Howson out of Elland Road during the transfer window.The Championship club have had a difficult week with the £2m sale of the Leeds-born midfielder to Norwich City having left dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-60492015144590399382012-01-21T12:55:00.001Z2012-01-21T12:55:53.449ZYorkshire Evening Post 19/1/12Local lad Howson was always destined for top Andy Ritchie, the ex-Leeds United academy manager, remembers Jonathan Howson as a player ahead of his time and ahead of his age group.By the time he turned 14, Howson was already a member of United’s Under-16 squad and he signed his first professional contract as a 17-year-old.It set the tone for his entire career with dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-60403716723711706202012-01-21T12:17:00.000Z2012-01-21T12:18:05.947ZYorkshire Evening Post 16/1/12Snodin’s joy with Snodgrass Glynn Snodin expressed relief at Robert Snodgrass’ quick recovery from emergency surgery after the winger’s ninth goal of the season earned Leeds United a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.Snodgrass returned to United’s squad just 16 days after undergoing an operation to remove his appendix, and he rescued a point at Selhurst Park with a dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-81074690426895496042012-01-15T15:01:00.002Z2012-01-15T15:02:22.851ZMail 14/1/12Crystal Palace 1 Leeds 1: Snodgrass snatches point for UnitedRobert Snodgrass stepped off the bench to rescue a point for Leeds against 10-man Crystal Palace just over two weeks after undergoing surgery on his appendix.The Scotland international, a surprise inclusion in the Leeds squad, struck from close range in the 63rd minute to cancel out Chris Martin's early opener for Palace.Thedave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-54409356535427184112012-01-14T15:19:00.002Z2012-01-14T15:22:32.228ZMail 10/1/12Heads up! Keown gets smacked on the head by wayward ball at ArsenalThierry Henry may have grabbed the limelight at The Emirates Stadium on Monday night with his winner against Leeds - but another former Arsenal favorite also showed he could still cut it.Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown rolled back the years to produce an impromptu bullet header while working as a pitch side pundit dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-22009596194842948562012-01-14T14:25:00.002Z2012-01-14T14:26:12.291ZGuardian 9/1/12Arsenal 1 Leeds United 0 Kevin McCarra at the Emirates StadiumThe match had impeccable manners. This FA Cup tie did little to distract a crowd from its thoughts of Thierry Henry while he was still on the bench. The long stalemate was just scene-setting. The forward decided this FA Cup tie after a five-year absence from Arsenal and sent the side on to a meeting with Aston Villa indave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-76261529548362302152012-01-08T11:52:00.001Z2012-01-08T11:52:40.034ZYorkshire Post 7/1/12Chairman Bates acts to ease the pressure on Leeds manager Grayson KEN BATES has told Simon Grayson to ignore the pressure and get on with the task of managing Leeds United.The United chief’s future has been a huge subject of debate in recent weeks, most notably after the three-game losing run that preceded Monday’s dramatic win over Burnley.Ross McCormack’s stoppage-time dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-30008705986372291982012-01-08T11:19:00.003Z2012-01-08T11:22:10.317ZSabotage Times 3/1/12Leeds United Half-Term Report: Fear The Return Of Barn Door BillyThe sting of three shattering defeats over the festive period was taken away slightly by yesterday's last minute win against Burnley, but things still aren't right...Football is my religion, Elland Road is my Church. A half way summary of Leeds United, football’s real sleeping giant.What’s going right?We have dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-13846790954150192882012-01-08T11:11:00.002Z2012-01-08T11:12:34.462ZYorkshire Evening Post 3/1/12Leeds United v Burnley: What a relief! - GraysonBy Phil HaySimon Grayson celebrated a “massive result” after Leeds United eased the pressure on him with a sensational victory over Burnley.The United manager punched the air in relief as a winner from Ross McCormack in the fifth minute of injury-time averted a fourth straight defeat.Grayson’s future as manager looked dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-38547925768448714452012-01-02T19:07:00.002Z2012-01-02T19:10:25.806ZSky 2/1/11Grayson hails 'massive' winLeeds boss delighted to stop rot after last-gasp winLeeds manager Simon Grayson watched his side end a horror run with a dramatic win over Burnley and declared: "We can achieve anything". Three successive defeats had seen the 42-year-old, who is carrying the burden of chairman Ken Bates' public demand for promotion with him, come under scrutiny.That only dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-12452419804699268562012-01-02T18:14:00.002Z2012-01-02T18:15:49.890ZYorkshire Evening Post 2/1/12Match report: Leeds United v Burnley Ross McCormack struck what could prove to be one of the most vital goals of Simon Grayson’s time in charge of Leeds United five minutes into injury time, as the Whites overturned a one-goal deficit to come from behind and beat 10-man Burnley.Going into the game with a three-game losing run behind him and a very public demand of dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-56845457653006507192012-01-02T18:00:00.002Z2012-01-02T18:01:13.867ZYorkshire Evening Post 2/1/12Whites serve up spineless show By Phil HayFarewell to 2011, a year of promise that Leeds United contrived to waste. Few today could say what 2012 holds, and least of all Simon Grayson.These are dangerous times for United’s manager with the club’s season losing its thread and his squad losing the plot. Fourth in the Championship a month ago, Leeds entered the new year dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-24277194674743406312012-01-01T13:21:00.002Z2012-01-01T13:25:42.514Zleedsunited.com 1/1/12TOTTENHAM STAR JOINS UNITED Leeds United have signed Tottenham winger Andros Townsend on loan until the end of the season.The youngster, who has had previous loan experience in the Championship with Millwall, Watford and Ipswich Town, recently signed a new contract with Tottenham until 2016 and has scored twice in eight appearances for the London club.United manager Simon dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-32645929383431455242012-01-01T13:15:00.000Z2012-01-01T13:16:12.179ZYorkshire Evening Post 31/12/11Grayson fumes after ‘embarrassing’ loss Simon Grayson rounded on his Leeds players after they slumped to a third successive defeat at Barnsley, being undone by a Ricardo Vaz Te hat-trick in a 4-1 defeat at Oakwell.Grayson has been placed under some considerable pressure by owner Ken Bates who has demanded promotion to the Premier League this season, but has been dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-29023081011104937522012-01-01T13:11:00.000Z2012-01-01T13:12:11.573ZGuardian 31/12/11Barnsley thrash Leeds to heap more pressure on manager Simon Grayson Barnsley 4 Leeds United 1David Hopps at OakwellChants of "Bates out" sounded from a sizeable contingent of Leeds United fans as their side stumbled to their most humiliating defeat of the season, but old chairmen do not depart as automatically as an old year. As much as they would like to see the back of Ken dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-66555980397338523482011-12-30T16:01:00.001Z2011-12-30T16:01:42.413ZYorkshire Evening Post 30/12/11There’s no crisis here - Grayson By Phil HaySimon Grayson denied that he and Leeds United were facing a crisis as he backed his squad to arrest their poor form over the next 72 hours.Leeds are looking to end a run of three games without a win this weekend, and Grayson claimed clashes with Barnsley and Burnley either side of New Year were an ideal opportunity to dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-33493417616375133262011-12-30T15:58:00.001Z2011-12-30T15:58:20.713ZYorkshire Evening Post 29/12/11Protests put investors off club - Bates Ken Bates has claimed that the actions of some dissenting supporters is jeopardising hopes of future investment in Leeds United, writes Leon Wobschall.The United chairman, under fire from sections of fans since the start of the season, insists that criticism is having a negative effect and putting off potential new dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-1178239893225899062011-12-28T12:19:00.002Z2011-12-28T12:20:11.467ZYorkshire Post 27/12/11Defeat sees United Leeds drop out of play-off places By Richard SutcliffeSIMON GRAYSON has reaffirmed Leeds United’s intent to strengthen during the January transfer window.But the United manager admits that complications including the club’s own busy schedule and the FA Cup third round means predicting just when signings will be made is nigh on impossible.Leeds fell out ofdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-59229363558065998862011-12-28T12:13:00.001Z2011-12-28T12:14:32.061ZTelegraph 26/12/11Derby County 1 Leeds United 0: match reportBy Ian Edwards, at Pride ParkSimon Grayson has retained his dignity under increasing public pressure from Ken Bates in recent weeks. The Leeds United owner’s ultimatums about the need for promotion and the consequences of failure for his manager have not been open to misinterpretation. The pressure on Grayson’s shoulders will have dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-33149045367924508032011-12-23T08:09:00.002Z2011-12-23T08:09:46.218ZYorkshire Evening Post 19/12/11‘I still believe in the players’ - Grayson Simon Grayson denied that he was under growing pressure after a toothless performance from Leeds United ended in a 1-0 defeat to Reading.Leeds were booed at the final whistle as a crowd of over 23,000 vented their frustration at a tepid loss, but Grayson expressed confidence in his squad and reiterated his promise that new dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-43342880128199266142011-12-18T15:30:00.002Z2011-12-18T15:32:37.018ZMail 17/12/11Leeds 0 Reading 1: Royals on the rise thanks to Church's early strikeSimon Church struck the winner in the second minute as Reading followed up last week's win over West Ham by claiming another prized scalp to close the gap on play-off rivals Leeds.Church produced a quality finish into the top corner after controlling Jobi McAnuff's pass inside the penalty area with only one minute dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-26274873528493649832011-12-18T15:27:00.001Z2011-12-18T15:27:26.406ZSky 17/12/11Boss demands more from LeedsGrayson calls on United players to raise their gameSimon Grayson echoed chairman Ken Bates' call to raise standards at Elland Road after Leeds went down 1-0 to Reading.Leeds keeper Andy Lonergan, back after injury, was beaten inside two minutes by Reading's Simon Church, whose two goals sank West Ham a week earlier.Chairman Bates threw down the promotion dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-22584096984482804042011-12-11T20:15:00.002Z2011-12-11T20:15:56.934ZMail 11/12/11Watford 1 Leeds 1: Heartache for Hornets as Snodgrass is spot on in stoppage timeRobert Snodgrass scored a last-minute penalty as Leeds salvaged a draw against Watford in the npower Championship.It came as a bitter pill to swallow for Sean Dyche's Hornets, who missed a penalty of their own with just two minutes of normal time remaining.Wolves loanee Michael Kightly scored the openingdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-29821659008025011912011-12-10T20:52:00.001Z2011-12-10T20:52:26.233ZYorkshire Evening Post 10/12/11McCarthy penalty save the turning point - Grayson Leeds United manager Simon Grayson has tipped goalkeeper Alex McCarthy for the top after describing his 89th-minute penalty save as the turning point which allowed his side to rescue a 1-1 draw against Watford with the last kick of the game.Watford were already leading 1-0 at Vicarage Road through Michael Kightly’s dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-27690910932678245932011-12-10T20:39:00.002Z2011-12-10T20:40:06.257ZBBC 10/12/11Watford 1 - 1 LeedsRobert Snodgrass scored an injury-time penalty as Leeds salvaged a draw against Watford in the Championship.It was cruel for the hosts as they had missed a penalty of their own with just two minutes of normal time remaining.Michael Kightly, on loan from Wolves, scored the opener after 28 minutes,Marvin Sordell had his penalty chance after being fouled by Patrickdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-32859772438317758852011-12-04T14:08:00.002Z2011-12-04T14:09:23.723ZMail 3/12/11This is for you, Speedo: Brave widow visits Elland Road shrineBy John HelmThey came in their thousands, still incredulous at the passing of a footballer whose popularity transcended even his deeds as a player.Gary Speed has gone at the age of 42 and left behind him a wife, two sons, a multitude of memories and mystery as to how it could have happened.The build-up to Leeds’ game dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-38373764358890908412011-12-03T19:04:00.001Z2011-12-03T19:05:35.660ZYorkshire Evening Post 3/12/11Grayson targets promotion after emotional win Leeds manager Simon Grayson today said the biggest tribute the club could pay Gary Speed would be to win promotion this season to the Barclays Premier League.The Whites clinched their first home league win in five attempts thanks to a brilliant double from Robert Snodgrass in the space of two second-half minutes in a 2-0 dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-14537895753262132702011-12-03T18:49:00.002Z2011-12-03T18:54:02.031ZBBC 3/12/11Leeds 2 - 0 MillwallBy Peter ScrivenerRobert Snodgrass scored both Leeds goals against Millwall as Elland Road paid a moving tribute to former player Gary Speed, who died last Sunday.Speed played in United's title-winning side in 1992 and team-mates Gary McAllister, Gordon Strachan and David Batty laid a wreath before kick-off.Snodgrass curled in a 25-yard free-kick and headed in adave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-7026027511274212242011-12-03T16:55:00.004Z2011-12-03T17:01:16.390ZTelegraph 29/11/11Leeds United inspired by memory of Gary Speed to overcome Nottingham Forest Leeds United won, Gary Speed 11. These were the salient facts as the City Ground, and Leeds fans in particular, paid a fitting tribute to the Wales manager whose death at the weekend has provoked such grief and mourning in the game.By David McVay, at the City GroundDespite playing for Newcastle, Bolton dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-54347000802002967012011-12-03T16:46:00.001Z2011-12-03T16:46:23.032ZBBC 29/11/11Nott'm Forest 0 - 4 LeedsLeeds paid the best possible tribute to former number 11 Gary Speed with an emphatic win over Nottingham Forest on an emotional night at the City Ground.Applause before the match for Speed, who died at the weekend, was followed by 11 minutes of chants from the 11th minute by Leeds fans.Robert Snodgrass put the visitors ahead and Jonny Howson smashed a dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-47377258245060954162011-12-03T16:19:00.000Z2011-12-03T16:20:14.010ZYorkshire Evening Post 28/11/11Honest Grayson holds hands up Simon Grayson held his hands up to an unimpressive performance after Leeds United’s Yorkshire derby with Barnsley ended in a 2-1 defeat.Grayson blamed a lack of spark and invention for United’s failure to record a third straight Championship victory at Elland Road on Saturday.The United manager said his side had missed an opportunity todave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-73646742312390048642011-12-03T16:00:00.003Z2011-12-03T16:14:18.056ZTelegraph 27/11/11Gary Speed found dead: Wales manager was a fine footballer, good manager and a wonderful manA light has gone out in football and the sport suddenly seems a far darker place. A fine footballer, good manager and wonderful man, Gary Speed has gone, leaving behind a grieving family, a sport in mourning and countless friends shivering with a feeling of utter desolation. By Henry dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-22969622308345172362011-12-03T15:56:00.000Z2011-12-03T15:57:05.467ZYorkshire Evening Post 27/11/11Wife found body of Leeds United legend Gary SpeedThe wife of Leeds United legend Gary Speed found him hanged at their home, an inquest was told today.The 42-year-old father-of-two was found dead at his Cheshire home on Sunday morning.Detective Inspector Peter Lawless, of Cheshire Police, told Cheshire coroner Nicholas Rheinberg that Speed’s body was found by his dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-4797605887771001962011-11-26T13:19:00.002Z2011-11-26T13:23:48.541ZYorkshire Evening Post 25/11/11One in, two out on a quiet deadline day for Whites Simon Grayson gave Leeds United’s squad a vote of confidence after the emergency loan market closed without any new outfield signings or a resolution over the future of Andy O’Brien.The United manager saw a number of enquiries come to nothing ahead of yesterday’s 5pm deadline but claimed his existing group of dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-68203275307871191422011-11-26T06:14:00.005Z2011-11-26T06:31:29.344ZNew pages uploaded at mightyleeds.co.ukMatches 25 April 1973 – Hajduk Split 0 Leeds United 0"I have no hesitation in saying that this ranks alongside our display against Ferencvaros in the 1968 Fairs Cup final as our best in Europe." Don Revie assesses United's sterling rearguard action in YugoslaviaRead the full story athttp://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/matches/19730425.htm7 April 1973 – Leeds Uniteddave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-51839447624549868832011-11-22T19:33:00.001Z2011-11-22T19:34:59.257ZYorkshire Post 22/11/11Only reason we employ O’Brien is to play football. He’s resigned as far as I’m concerned – Bates By Richard SutcliffeKEN BATES insists Leeds United have already moved on from the Andy O’Brien row.The 32-year-old told manager Simon Grayson last Friday that he did not want to play for United again, causing a re-jig of the team to face Burnley just 24 hours later.O’Brien had dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-60099739152470157422011-11-22T19:27:00.001Z2011-11-22T19:27:35.675ZYorkshire Post 21/11/11Burnley 1 Leeds United 2: United’s ‘daylight robbery’ delights deadly Snodgrass By Richard Sutcliffe at Turf MoorSIX years to the day since Leeds United pulled off one of their finest comebacks of all time, the Yorkshire club were at it again in enemy territory to claim a memorable three points.This time, Burnley were the unwitting victims as a hard-fought ‘War of the Rosesdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-2212584647731149272011-11-20T11:28:00.002Z2011-11-20T12:38:56.324ZMail 19/11/11Burnley 1 Leeds 2: Late Snodgrass double piles pressure on Clarets boss HoweA second-half double from Robert Snodgrass secured Leeds an unlikely victory that cranks up the pressure on Burnley boss Eddie Howe.Simon Grayson's men were looking to move into the play-off places by claiming all three points, but their quest looked set to prove unsuccessful as the Clarets dominated for dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-30386539858002424612011-11-20T11:25:00.000Z2011-11-20T11:26:07.723ZBBC 19/11/11Simon Grayson says Andy O'Brien will never play for Leeds againLeeds manager Simon Grayson says Andy O'Brien refused to play in the win over Burnley and will never appear for the club again.Grayson said the defender, who has been heckled by supporters, told him on Friday he did not want to play against the Clarets."It came as a shock, especially after I have backed him publicly and dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-48884441707288463022011-11-19T15:43:00.002Z2011-11-19T15:44:11.875ZGuardian 19/11/11Robert Snodgrass strikes late to lift Leeds past BurnleyBurnley 1 Leeds United 2A second-half double from Robert Snodgrass secured Leeds an unlikely victory that cranks up the pressure on the Burnley manager Eddie Howe.Simon Grayson's men knew a win would move them – at least temporarily – into the play-off places but fell behind in the 10th minute on as Jay Rodriguez headed homedave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-67810213259872454682011-11-19T11:41:00.002Z2011-11-19T11:59:51.199ZYorkshire Evening Post 12/11/11Grayson targeting top two finish By Leon WobschallSimon Grayson admits an automatic promotion berth is very much in Leeds United’s sights in 2011-12.With a third of the Championship campaign gone, United are right on the fringes of the play-offs in seventh spot, one place and one point better off than they were after the same amount of games – 16 – last season.A dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-42210740418656235482011-11-07T22:29:00.003Z2011-11-07T22:33:54.545ZYorkshire Evening Post 7/11/11Leicester City v Leeds United: Whites enjoy the last laughBy Phil HayLeicester City did not stoop to the depths of showing footage of Leeds United’s massacre at the hands of Blackpool before the game against the Elland Road club.Sympathetically, they chose to replay their own rout of Leeds in 2003 when Roque Junior played the part of Paul Rachubka.United have been atdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-14532216933840952542011-11-06T19:46:00.002Z2011-11-06T19:55:37.465ZMail 6/11/11Leicester 0 Leeds 1: Clayton gives United the edge over managerless Foxes Adam Clayton's second-half wonder strike helped Leeds banish the memories of their midweek defeat to Blackpool and give managerless Leicester another headache heading into the international break.Leeds conceded five at home for just the second time in their history in losing to the Seasiders on Wednesday and dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-37414203046500222852011-11-04T18:55:00.004Z2011-11-04T19:22:49.675ZBBC 4/11/11Leeds United agree loan deal for keeper Alex McCarthyLeeds have signed England Under-21 keeper Alex McCarthy on a month's loan from Championship rivals Reading.With first-choice Andy Lonergan injured, Leeds boss Simon Grayson decided he needed extra cover after the 5-0 midweek loss to Blackpool."They are keen for him to play games and hopefully his loan spell here will help with his dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-88261519656379078562011-11-04T16:15:00.001Z2011-11-04T16:16:37.665ZYorkshire Eveing Post 31/10/11Leeds United v Cardiff City: A point is least Whites deserve By Phil HayLeeds United’s miserable record against Cardiff City is such that a draw in this fixture is generally seen to be worth its weight in gold.Simon Grayson knows his history like any of Leeds supporters but yesterday’s result at Elland Road will not dissuade him from thinking that Cardiff have a dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-6319248253902507972011-10-30T15:56:00.001Z2011-10-30T15:56:47.352ZSporting Life 30/10/11HONOURS EVEN AT ELLAND ROADRobert Snodgrass rescued a point for Leeds as they recovered from Joe Mason's first-half strike to secure a 1-1 draw with Cardiff at Elland Road.The Scotland international hit home from six yards after 73 minutes to cancel out Mason's opener to earn a deserved point for the Whites after long periods of pressurePatrick Kisnorbo's free-kick near the dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-44862155195133005452011-10-28T11:29:00.001+01:002011-10-28T11:30:51.477+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 27/10/11Paynter joins Brighton and Hove Albion on loanBy Phil HayBrighton have completed the signing of Billy Paynter after reaching a deal to take the striker on loan from Leeds United until January 2.Paynter saw his wish for a move to another Championship club granted last night after Leeds and Brighton reached an agreement over a transfer to the Amex Stadium.Brighton dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-51130830586244129782011-10-28T11:18:00.002+01:002011-10-28T11:20:16.693+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 27/10/11Zigic strikes to give Whites the blues By Phil HayAs games in hand go, Simon Grayson admitted he could think of easier than a visit to St Andrews. His caution was borne out by Leeds United’s loss to Birmingham City but it will feel today like an self-inflicted wound.Birmingham’s record at home before last night showed no defeats in four leagues matches and only one dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-36223463814625627392011-10-28T11:09:00.001+01:002011-10-28T11:09:20.689+01:00Telegraph 26/10/11Birmingham City 1 Leeds United 0: match reportBy Brendan McLaughlinSo often the butt of the jokes, Birmingham City striker Nikola Zigic reminded St Andrew's what he has to offer with the winning goal against Leeds United.The 6ft 8ins Serbia striker ended an eight-month goal drought with his first goal since his historic effort in the Carling Cup final to earn Chris Hughton's dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-12087605415963591672011-10-23T17:24:00.001+01:002011-10-23T17:24:28.718+01:00Sabotage Times 23/10/11Peterborough vs Leeds United: Cut Out The Errors And Promotion Is OursBy Jon HoweWith a disturbing trait for throwing points away now causing some anxiety at Elland Road, it is essential that Leeds United attain some consistency if promotion is to be achieved.The last four days have been a microcosm of Leeds United’s existence in the Championship since their return in dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-10793291415266536792011-10-22T20:24:00.002+01:002011-10-22T20:26:24.712+01:00Mail 22/10/11Peterborough 2 Leeds 3: Late drama as O'Dea denies 10-man Posh comebackDarren O'Dea scored a controversial injury-time winner as Leeds secured a win over 10-man Peterborough they appeared to have thrown away.The Republic of Ireland defender's effort went over the line seconds before Luciano Becchio made sure in the 95th minute, although the home fans felt O'Dea should have seen red dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-38123758314250120932011-10-22T19:19:00.002+01:002011-10-22T19:21:28.288+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 19/10/11Rachubka clanger costs Whites dear By Phil HayFor 90 minutes and more, a change of goalkeeper by Leeds United passed almost unnoticed at Elland Road, but a last-gasp error from Paul Rachubka cost Leeds United a victory over Coventry City.The former Manchester United trainee stepped in for the injured Andy Lonergan last night and delivered a near flawless performancedave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-76749568609289284882011-10-22T19:09:00.002+01:002011-10-22T19:11:10.842+01:00Guardian 18/10/11Coventry's Richard Wood makes Leeds United rue missed chancesLeeds United threw away a chance to move into the top six of the Championship deep into stoppage time when their goalkeeper, Paul Rachubka, making his first league start of the season, made a mess of a save and set up the Coventry City defender Richard Wood's equaliser .Time was running out when the City defender Cyrus dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-78629944935195800502011-10-15T15:54:00.003+01:002011-10-15T17:09:25.577+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 15/10/11Doncaster Rovers v Leeds United: Mac’s special help Whites cruise homeBy Phil HaySimon Grayson was once a manager with problems but at present he will find only those he invents.A first away win of the league season carried Leeds United into the Championship’s play-off positions last night, far removed from the corner they once occupied.Grayson sounded words of dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-16205708453625995872011-10-08T14:08:00.001+01:002011-10-08T14:09:35.558+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 3/10/11Leeds United 1 Portsmouth 0: Lees and Pugh looking to return of the good times SIMON GRAYSON revealed he had issued a final warning to his defenders and they heeded his words by keeping Leeds United’s first clean sheet of the season.It capped a tremendous week in the fledgling career of Tom Lees, who has ambitions of emulating boyhood hero Jonathan Woodgate in the dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-18660116426679805552011-10-08T14:02:00.002+01:002011-10-08T14:04:21.932+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 3/10/11Whites silence the Pompey chimes By Phil HayIn the wake of Leeds United’s draw at Brighton, Simon Grayson pleaded in desperation for a plain and overdue 1-0 win. Here it was eight days later, earned by Danny Pugh’s early goal and the will to withstand the tenacity of Portsmouth.So basic had Grayson’s request been that entertainment was not even part of the bargain. “dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-91774185864825977722011-10-02T07:46:00.002+01:002011-10-02T07:50:57.063+01:00Mail 2/10/11Leeds 1 Portsmouth 0: Pugh on target as Grayson's troops extend unbeaten runDanny Pugh marked his second home debut for Leeds with a goal as Simon Grayson's men finally put their defensive frailties to one side to beat Portsmouth.United's defence is notoriously porous and arguably cost them promotion last season, while it has been little better this time around, with a number of dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-39009343390712500442011-10-01T07:19:00.001+01:002011-10-01T07:53:12.072+01:00www.leedsunited.com 30/9/11DEFENDER SIGNS NEW UNITED CONTRACTLeeds United defender Tom Lees has signed a new contract with the club, taking him up to 2015.The 20-year had signed a new contract last Christmas while on loan at Bury, but the club has moved to secure his services for the longer-term.Tom has made seven appearances so far this season, having made his debut against Bradford City in the dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-62882661087305173862011-09-27T19:55:00.004+01:002011-09-27T20:06:18.903+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 26/9/11It’s great to be back - Pugh INTERVIEWBy Phil HayIn the last hours of the summer transfer window, every ring of Danny Pugh’s mobile phone had him jumping out of his seat.The traditional drama of deadline day was keenly felt in the midfielder’s household.Leeds United rushed to sign him on August 31 after an influx of expensive recruits at Stoke City rendered Pugh dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-38587791766592567762011-09-27T19:55:00.000+01:002011-09-27T19:56:37.990+01:00www.leedsunited.comNO POINT PROVED FOR FRUSTRATED BOSS Simon Grayson's Brighton verdict...Leeds United manager Simon Grayson was quick to vent his frustration after Friday's 3-3 draw at Brighton.An injury time equaliser from Ross McCormack secured Leeds a point on the south coast, but Grayson was seething after his side threw away a two-goal half-time lead.United had dominated the first half, butdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-68390327860702419632011-09-24T12:31:00.001+01:002011-09-24T12:39:42.388+01:00BBC 23/9/11Brighton 3 Leeds 3Ross McCormack snatched an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Leeds stopped Brighton from returning to the top of the Championship table.Leeds raced into a two-goal half-time lead courtesy of strikes from Andy Keogh and McCormack.Craig Mackail-Smith reduced the arrears then turned provider, winning the penalty which Ashley Barnes scored.Barnes then supplied dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-46744605659434667632011-09-24T12:09:00.001+01:002011-09-24T12:09:32.890+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 21/9/11Leeds United v Manchester United: Reds’ old brigade makes Whites pay By Phil HayJanuary 3, 2010 was a date for Leeds United to remember. September 20, 2011 will be forgotten by the weekend.Lightning does not often strike twice and it refused to land on Elland Road last night.Simon Grayson promised that Leeds would “do ourselves justice” against Manchester United and,dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-39176279187911242602011-09-24T09:04:00.002+01:002011-09-24T09:11:51.283+01:00Mail 20/9/11Leeds 0 Manchester United 3: Owen at the double as Reds ease past old rivals By Ian LadymanThey still do what they always did at Leeds United. They still come to Elland Road in droves and they still back their team with the gusto they did when they were winning league championships.These days, though, it’s all a bit of a struggle on the field.In 11th place in the Championship, a dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-1697274519781698432011-09-18T10:04:00.002+01:002011-09-18T10:09:00.096+01:00ToEllAndBack 17/9/11Super Ross relieves the dross! - Leeds 2 - 1 Bristol CityRoss McCormack was on target yet again as Leeds recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season, but it was hardly vintage stuff against a struggling Bristol City side inspired by a former Leeds favourite who made the whites' battle all the way.Simon Grayson opted for minimal changes to the side that beat dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-11895737224740921372011-09-18T10:02:00.002+01:002011-09-18T10:02:47.949+01:00Mail 17/9/11Leeds 2 Bristol City 1: McCormack's last-gasp strike earns United vital winRoss McCormack fired a late winner as 10-man Leeds weathered a storm to deny Bristol City only their second win of the season in the npower Championship.Striker McCormack swept the ball home from close range at the far post in the 86th minute following a flick-on from substitute Luciano Becchio as Leeds dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-77837764946756916312011-09-18T09:39:00.003+01:002011-11-26T06:32:47.079ZYorkshire Evening Post 14/9/11Mikael Forssell pleased his patience paid off INTERVIEW By Phil HayWith Mikael Forssell signed to a 12-month deal, the number of strikers on Leeds United’s wage bill stands at six.One of those strikers, Davide Somma, has no chance of playing this side of Christmas but it is true to say that Forssell is at a club where appearances will be hard-earned.The 30-year-old’sdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-7068560250911027612011-09-13T19:23:00.004+01:002011-09-13T19:28:25.727+01:00YEP 13/9/11Whites sign Finland international VayrynenBy Leon WobschallLEEDS UNITED have signed Finnish international Mika Vayrynen.The former PSV Eindhoven player has signed a one year contract with the club with a further year’s option.The 29-year-old, who has been capped 54 times by Finland, was a free agent after leaving Dutch Eredivisie side Heereenveen in the summer.Simon Grayson told the dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-85260185434525935752011-09-12T20:53:00.002+01:002011-09-12T20:54:06.271+01:00Ross the boss as Whites triumph By Phil HayCrystal Palace must be sick of the sight of Luciano Becchio. Leeds United cannot get enough of him.A trademark goal on his return from injury helped avert the type of demoralising day that his club and his manager could scarcely afford to suffer.Leeds made no secret of their regret at losing Becchio to hamstring surgery midway through July and his cameo dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-30346558958387685552011-09-12T20:47:00.001+01:002011-09-12T20:48:45.121+01:00Bradford Telegraph & Argus 11/9/11Simon Grayson praises Leeds United talisman Luciano BecchioSimon Grayson was grateful for the “buzz” Luciano Becchio gave his Leeds side as they came from behind to earn a tension-relieving 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.The Argentinian had not featured for Leeds’ first team since the April 16 draw with Watford owing to a series of hamstring problems.And until dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-70285562701434715592011-09-10T19:00:00.001+01:002011-09-10T19:00:54.424+01:00Bradford Telegraph & Argus 10/9/11McCormack nets double to help Leeds United bag three valuable pointsLeeds 3 Crystal Palace 2Ross McCormack and Luciano Becchio combined to give Leeds a tension-relieving win over early-season Championship surprise package Crystal Palace at Elland Road.Scotland international striker McCormack scored the first and last goals of an end-to-end game, with Becchio, dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-91806098219273332732011-09-10T18:55:00.000+01:002011-09-10T18:56:14.111+01:00Leedsunited.com 10/9/11McCORMACK SEALS UNITED VICTORY Leeds edge out Palace at Elland Road...UNITED 3 (McCormack 8, 84 Becchio 70), CRYSTAL PALACE 2 (McCarthy 12, Scannell 20)United manager Simon Grayson had to make three enforced changes as his side returned to league action following a two-week lay-off. Charlie Taylor came in for his full debut in place of the suspended Aidy White, Michael dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-4308815783575125152011-09-10T18:43:00.001+01:002011-09-10T18:45:53.471+01:00leedsunited.com 8/9/11MIKAEL'S HUNGER AT HISTORIC CLUBStriker's excitement at Leeds move...New United signing Mikael Forssell is hoping his "hunger for goals" will provide added ammunition in the club's quest for Championship success.The 30-year-old former Birmingham and Chelsea forward has signed a deal until the end of the season at Elland Road.I'm delighted," said the striker. "I'd had three dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-21161027751424602522011-09-03T16:01:00.002+01:002011-09-03T16:03:42.520+01:00leedsunited.com 2/9/11
BECCHIO PROGRESSING NICELY
Striker not too far away...
Simon Grayson has confirmed that Luciano Becchio is close to a return to action after minor surgery on his hamstring.
The striker hasn't played for the Whites so far this season after undergoing minor surgery on his hamstring during preseason, but Grayson confirms he isn't too far away.
"He's been out a long time so I'mdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-52035632618019067802011-08-31T19:54:00.001+01:002011-08-31T19:56:04.690+01:00leedsunited.com 31/8/11
TOO BIG AN OPPORTUNITY - MAX
Max Gradel was this morning undertaking a medical with Saint-Etienne with a view to completing the formalities of his transfer to the French top division club.
The Ivory Coast international handed in a transfer request on Tuesday afternoon when he stated: "It is with a heavy heart that I have asked to leave Leeds United today.
"It was a dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-63257120304339847912011-08-31T19:47:00.002+01:002011-08-31T19:50:32.087+01:00leeds united.com 30/8/11
Gradel departs after transfer request
Leeds United have reluctantly accepted an offer from French club Saint-Etienne for Max Gradel.
The player, who joined Leeds for an initial fee of £200,000 when he moved permanently from Leicester in January 2010, submitted a transfer request earlier on Tuesday, stating his desire to secure a move to his 'native' France and play at thedave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-47417767138964306672011-08-29T20:02:00.001+01:002011-08-29T20:03:46.696+01:00dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-79743143366670604772011-08-29T15:21:00.002+01:002011-08-29T15:30:48.330+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 29/8/11
Ipswich Town v Leeds United: Whites left to rue their luck
A week is a long time in football, as Ipswich Town cannot fail to realise. It is nothing like the length of the fortnight in which Leeds United will dwell on a perplexing defeat.
The charitable streak in Simon Grayson told him that of the two managers thrown together at Portman Road on Saturday, Paul Jewell dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-24622272287029230272011-08-28T09:25:00.001+01:002011-08-28T09:29:27.938+01:00Sporting Life 28/8/11
JEWELL: WE WERE OUTPLAYED
Ipswich boss Paul Jewell admitted his Ipswich side were lucky to come from behind and beat Leeds.
Town went behind to a Ross McCormack goal but hit back with strikes from Keith Andrews and Jason Scotland after Leeds had defender Aidy White sent off.
After shipping five and seven goals in their previous two npower Championship games the Ipswich boss dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-19586922723779214332011-08-27T13:26:00.002+01:002011-08-27T13:34:02.539+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 24/8/11
Doncaster Rovers 1 Leeds United 2: Nunez double gets Whites out of jail
AN exhilarating skirmish with West Ham United on Sunday left little doubt about the make-up of Leeds United’s strongest available team. Last night’s visit to Doncaster Rovers, where Leeds staved off an early exit from the Carling Cup, all but confirmed the pecking order at Elland Road – with onedave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-7124531213413507942011-08-27T11:16:00.002+01:002011-08-27T11:20:43.441+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 24/8/11
Ramon’s in the frame
SIMON Grayson admitted he was under pressure to hand Ramon Nunez a regular starting place at Elland Road after a brace of goals from the Honduran international carried Leeds United into the third round of the Carling Cup.
Nunez earned Leeds a 2-1 victory at Doncaster Rovers last night with two brilliant volleys, increasing his tally of goals fordave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-34983215582084201062011-08-27T10:26:00.002+01:002011-08-27T10:32:07.030+01:00Yorkshire Post 22/8/11
West Ham United 2 Leeds United 2: Impressive Leeds play their part in superb encounter
By Richard Sutcliffe
WHEN the case was being made in favour of West Ham United moving to the Olympic Stadium after next year’s Games, all manner of reasons were put forward by the club’s board.
A need to bring more matchday income into the coffers courtesy of a 60,000 capacity venue was dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-52332711852544616772011-08-21T18:00:00.002+01:002011-08-21T18:06:18.265+01:00Guardian 21/8/11
Adam Clayton's late strike earns Leeds a deserved draw at West Ham
Championship - West Ham 2 Leeds United 2 Jonny Weeks at Upton Park
Adam Clayton pounced in the 90th minute as Leeds twice fought back from a goal down to earn a point from a colourful clash at the Boleyn Ground. But in a game riddled with penalty appeals, Max Gradel's failure to score the only spot-kick that was dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-31975388337450168802011-08-21T08:34:00.002+01:002011-08-21T08:37:43.758+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 19/8/11
Leeds United reaping fringe benefits - Hay
Andy Keogh rarely features in laments about the looting of Leeds United’s academy. Flogged to Scunthorpe for the price of a Mercedes, his transfer caused none of the hell raised by other Thorp Arch sales. Perhaps it should have done.
In his own way, Keogh upheld a sorry trend – Leeds’ academy working to the benefit of otherdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-74242113154041164582011-08-18T19:06:00.001+01:002011-08-18T19:08:11.584+01:00Telegraph 16/8/11
Leeds United 4 Hull City 1: match report
Read a full match report of the Championship game between Leeds United and Hull City at Elland Road on Tuesday Aug 16, 2011.
By Chris Brereton at Elland Road
Few chalices in English football can turn out to be as poisonous as one involving Leeds United. When the club’s fans are with you, they are really, really with you. When they are notdave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-37749986974645062482011-08-18T18:49:00.002+01:002011-08-18T18:53:15.944+01:00Yorkshire Evening Post 15/8/11
Keogh raring to get going INTERVIEW
By Leon Wobschall
Andy Keogh can’t wait for his second coming at Leeds United to get underway, with the Irishman in line for his home debut against Hull City tonight – nine years after joining the club.
The 25-year-old Wolves forward has returned to the Whites, the club where he started his career as a scholar in 2002, on loan dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-11457578473112979852011-08-18T18:39:00.002+01:002011-08-18T18:42:58.993+01:00Yorkshire Post 15/8/11
Keogh on way as Leeds United look to ease early-season injury problems
By Richard Sutcliffe
LEEDS UNITED have signed Wolves striker Andy Keogh on loan until January.
The 25-year-old started his career at Elland Road as a trainee and has been drafted in to plug the gap in Simon Grayson’s squad left by injuries to Luciano Becchio, Davide Somma and Andy Paynter.
Keogh was at dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-56043250207078962712011-08-14T16:14:00.001+01:002011-08-14T16:18:52.157+01:00Sporting Life 13/8/11
GRAYSON BAFFLED BY RED CARDS
Leeds manager Simon Grayson declared himself "bewildered" after his nine-man side were beaten 1-0 by Middlesbrough in the npower Championship match at Elland Road.
With fans protesting about chairman Ken Bates off the field, referee Anthony Taylor dominated proceedings on it by sending off three players - two from Leeds - while Marvin Emnes dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-3699031447814563332011-08-14T15:33:00.002+01:002011-08-14T15:39:31.737+01:00Yorkshire Post 11/8/11
Leeds United 3 Bradford City 2: Nunez at the double to stun battling Bantams
By Richard Sutcliffe at Elland Road
IN a week when revolting (in every sense of the word) natives have left the country burning, perhaps it was inevitable that the simmering resentment among Leeds United fans should last night boil to the surface.
Simon Grayson’s side may have eventually earned a dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-42924592264659180832011-08-07T12:07:00.002+01:002011-08-07T12:10:18.079+01:00Telegraph 6/8/11Southampton 3 Leeds United 1: match reportCowes Week began on Saturday and across the Solent the forecast for these two teams was similarly mixed. Goals from Dean Hammond, Adam Lallana and David Connolly for a vibrant Southampton made this match plain sailing for the newly-promoted team.But for Leeds, there are choppy waters ahead. Porous in defence and just poor in attack, they dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-47318378112460525762011-07-25T21:30:00.000+01:002011-07-25T21:31:18.604+01:00leedsunited.com 25/7/11Lonergan joins UnitedLeeds United have signed Preston North End goalkeeper Andy Lonergan for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old signed a three-year deal at Thorp Arch on Monday afternoon as he completed the formalities of his move across the Pennines.A former England under-21 international, Lonergan was Preston's player of the year in 2009/10 and is a proven consistent dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6144507.post-4502892453306562542011-07-25T21:12:00.001+01:002011-07-25T21:15:03.694+01:00leedsunited.com 23/7/11HONOURS EVEN AT HILLSBOROUGH SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1 (Prutton 8), UNITED 1 (Gradel 83 pen)Sheffield Weds: Weaver, Buxton, Bennett, Prutton, Jones, R Johnson, Sedgwick, Semedo, Madine, Amond, J Johnson. Subs: O'Donnell, Beevers, Jones, Reynolds, O'Connor.United: Rachubka, Connolly, Kisnorbo, Clayton, Bromby (Bruce 85), Parker (Bodor 12), Gradel, Brown (Osbourne 67), Paynter (dave27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12910704755039408336noreply@blogger.com