Leedsunited.com 26/8/07
PROUD OF YOU
United boss Dennis Wise hailed the character shown by his players after Saturday's 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.
A 90th minute winner from Jermaine Beckford secured the points as gallant United made it three straight League One wins. Tresor Kandol had opened the scoring in the first half, but Forest levelled early in the second period.
The victory reduces the points defecit to minus six and, in beating the pre-season title favourites, Wise's men fired a huge warning shot to the other clubs in League One.
"I was very proud of the lads," said the boss. "We did okay in the first half, but we didn't really perform in the second. We had a go, though, and it paid off. All the lads dug in deep and I'm chuffed to bits for Becks and Tres. Things went for us a bit - the fans were brilliant again as well – and we've got to keep doing what we're doing."
United would be sitting pretty at the top of the table were it not for the points deduction - Leyton Orient are the only other club with a 100 per cent start -but the spirit, character, and attitude on display is showing the defiancy within the club.
"What's happened is very unfair because it's punished the fans and the players," said the boss. But it makes me and the players even focused. We're not going to get carried away. We've had a good start, and I'm delighted, but there's a long way to go. We're in good form and we're confident. We've just got to keep it going."
Sunday Express 26/8/07
JEWELL CROWNS BUY-OUT BID
EXPECT former Hull City chairman Adam Pearson to try to install Paul Jewell as manager if he is successful with his attempt to take over Leeds United.
Despite Leeds being anchored at the foot of Coca-Cola League One following a points deduction, Pearson wants to buy the club off Ken Bates. He wants ex-Wigan boss Jewell to replace Dennis Wise and lead the on-field recovery.
PROUD OF YOU
United boss Dennis Wise hailed the character shown by his players after Saturday's 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.
A 90th minute winner from Jermaine Beckford secured the points as gallant United made it three straight League One wins. Tresor Kandol had opened the scoring in the first half, but Forest levelled early in the second period.
The victory reduces the points defecit to minus six and, in beating the pre-season title favourites, Wise's men fired a huge warning shot to the other clubs in League One.
"I was very proud of the lads," said the boss. "We did okay in the first half, but we didn't really perform in the second. We had a go, though, and it paid off. All the lads dug in deep and I'm chuffed to bits for Becks and Tres. Things went for us a bit - the fans were brilliant again as well – and we've got to keep doing what we're doing."
United would be sitting pretty at the top of the table were it not for the points deduction - Leyton Orient are the only other club with a 100 per cent start -but the spirit, character, and attitude on display is showing the defiancy within the club.
"What's happened is very unfair because it's punished the fans and the players," said the boss. But it makes me and the players even focused. We're not going to get carried away. We've had a good start, and I'm delighted, but there's a long way to go. We're in good form and we're confident. We've just got to keep it going."
Sunday Express 26/8/07
JEWELL CROWNS BUY-OUT BID
EXPECT former Hull City chairman Adam Pearson to try to install Paul Jewell as manager if he is successful with his attempt to take over Leeds United.
Despite Leeds being anchored at the foot of Coca-Cola League One following a points deduction, Pearson wants to buy the club off Ken Bates. He wants ex-Wigan boss Jewell to replace Dennis Wise and lead the on-field recovery.