Yorkshire Post 26/4/09
Hartlepool United 0 Leeds United 1: Beckford was difference, says Turner
Leeds United clinched a 1-0 win at Hartlepool United courtesy of a Jermaine Beckford goal.
United look set to face either Millwall or MK Dons in the end-of season play-offs, with Scunthorpe United and Tranmere battling over the final play-off spot.
The ankle injury that has been troubling Robert Snodgrass in recent weeks meant the former Livingston man was not risked at Victoria Park. Fabian Delph was also out as the teenager serves the second of a two-game ban for collecting 10 bookings during the season.
Chances were at a premium in the first 45 minutes, with the teams going in at the break goalless.
But the prolific Beckford finally broke the deadlock on the hour against relegation-threatened Hartlepool.
"That moment of class from Jermaine Beckford proved the difference between the two teams," Hartlepool boss Chris Turner said.
"I thought our players gave their all and there wasn't much between the teams chances-wise; they may have edged it on that but we had some decent openings at times.
"We got in to some good situations but the ball just didn't seem to fall right for us and there were a few occasions where we didn't quite get the shot off."
ITV 25/4/09
Snodin hails Leeds' ruthless streak
Leeds assistant manager Glynn Snodin believes the 1-0 victory over Hartlepool demonstrates their ruthlessness heading towards the League One play-offs.
United took the lead on the hour, Jermaine Beckford turning well on Ben Parker's cross in the area before slotting a low shot into the bottom corner.
Leeds hit the woodwork twice and had another cleared off the line in an open first half.
"The squad has the belief that no matter who we play we can win every game," said Snodin. "And that's what we hope to do between now and the end of the season."
Snodin also praised the finishing qualities of Beckford: "Give him the ball in the penalty area and he will punish teams.
"He is a class act, but just one of a few who played well in this game.
"The players have been magnificent in recent games, and they were again today. We perhaps had enough chances to win the game more comfortably, but we are just pleased with the win in the end.
"Hartlepool are lively when they attack and we felt the best way to beat them was to take the game to them, and that's how it worked out."
Hartlepool United 0 Leeds United 1: Beckford was difference, says Turner
Leeds United clinched a 1-0 win at Hartlepool United courtesy of a Jermaine Beckford goal.
United look set to face either Millwall or MK Dons in the end-of season play-offs, with Scunthorpe United and Tranmere battling over the final play-off spot.
The ankle injury that has been troubling Robert Snodgrass in recent weeks meant the former Livingston man was not risked at Victoria Park. Fabian Delph was also out as the teenager serves the second of a two-game ban for collecting 10 bookings during the season.
Chances were at a premium in the first 45 minutes, with the teams going in at the break goalless.
But the prolific Beckford finally broke the deadlock on the hour against relegation-threatened Hartlepool.
"That moment of class from Jermaine Beckford proved the difference between the two teams," Hartlepool boss Chris Turner said.
"I thought our players gave their all and there wasn't much between the teams chances-wise; they may have edged it on that but we had some decent openings at times.
"We got in to some good situations but the ball just didn't seem to fall right for us and there were a few occasions where we didn't quite get the shot off."
ITV 25/4/09
Snodin hails Leeds' ruthless streak
Leeds assistant manager Glynn Snodin believes the 1-0 victory over Hartlepool demonstrates their ruthlessness heading towards the League One play-offs.
United took the lead on the hour, Jermaine Beckford turning well on Ben Parker's cross in the area before slotting a low shot into the bottom corner.
Leeds hit the woodwork twice and had another cleared off the line in an open first half.
"The squad has the belief that no matter who we play we can win every game," said Snodin. "And that's what we hope to do between now and the end of the season."
Snodin also praised the finishing qualities of Beckford: "Give him the ball in the penalty area and he will punish teams.
"He is a class act, but just one of a few who played well in this game.
"The players have been magnificent in recent games, and they were again today. We perhaps had enough chances to win the game more comfortably, but we are just pleased with the win in the end.
"Hartlepool are lively when they attack and we felt the best way to beat them was to take the game to them, and that's how it worked out."