Mighty Leeds Weblog

By Phil Hay Simon 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 encouragement amid signs of an impending crisis at the back end of August and United’s appearance in the Championship’s top six underlined the strength and conviction of his side’s response. The club were liable to lose fifth place today as the division’s other fixtures played out but Leeds will feel that their point has been made regardless. Danny Pugh instigated their victory at Doncaster Rovers, converting Robert Snodgrass’ first-half free-kick, and doubt was erased by a sublime overhead kick from Ross McCormack, his 10th goal of the season scored early in the second half. From there, a fourth league win in five games was wrapped up with a swagger, sealed by a Tom Lees header. McCormack’s fi...