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Season – 1913/14 – A team to be feared/Brink of glory
Herbert Chapman's men quickly earn themselves a reputation as a team to watch, achieving the club's record victory. Despite a poor run in January, City push all the way in unsuccessful pursuit of promotion.
Read the full story at
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191314.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191314part2.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/pdf/season191314part3.pdf
Telegraph 22/3/10
Leeds United 0 Millwall 2 : match report
Read a match report of the League One clash between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road on
By Rob Stewart at Elland Road
Celebration: Millwall striker Steve Morison celebrates after opening the scoring at Elland Road Photo: PA
Leeds United's faltering promotion campaign suffered a potentially devastating setback as a harrowing defeat was compounded by an injury to centre-half Patrick Kisnorbo that has ruled the Australian out of action for the rest of the season and ruined his World Cup dreams.
Kisnorbo was stretched off in the opening exchanges of this defeat by Millwall, who loosened Leeds’ grip on the second automatic promotion slot thanks to goals from Steve Morison and substitute Shaun Batt.
The win takes Millwall to within three points of a club whose descent from League One leaders to play-off candidates is gathering speed.
Leeds manager Simon Grayson, who hopes to have leading scorer Jermaine Beckford available for Saturday’s visit to leaders Norwich after he missed the Millwall game with hamstring trouble, will seek to sign temporary cover for Kisnorbo before this Thursday’s transfer loan deadline.
“Unfortunately for Paddy he has a severe Achilles injury that will rule him for the rest of the season and probably the World Cup as well,” Grayson said.
“That was a huge blow for us because the lad has been outstanding for us all season.
“He has been a warrior-type, a big leader and I’m absolutely gutted for the lad because his dream was to play in the World Cup and it looks as though it has been shattered so it puts things into perspective at times.
“Still, our performance wasn’t good enough. At home we are playing with anxiety but the players have to cope with the pressure better.”
Grayson’s side did not manage a shot on target and were given the runaround by Millwall, who exploited Kisnorbo’s absence to take the lead when Morison finished off a five-man move by converting Liam Trotter’s cross.
Batt finished off Leeds in the 80th minute when he wriggled clear of two defenders before unleashing a low shot that was too powerful for Casper Ankergren. Grayson’s team were booed at the final whistle and he insisted the club’s disgruntled fans were justified in jeering.
“We need the fans to stick with us but they are entitled to their opinions because they pay good money to watch the club,” he said. “When you under-perform you are entitled to express your opinion. We got bullied.”
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett, whose side have won 10 of their last 12 games, added: “It is a very good run we’ve had and long may it continue. It is a big result because we were playing one of our competitors.” His skipper Paul Robinson refused to play down his club’s promotion prospects. “We took the game to them and killed their joy. Promotion is always a possibility and we are just going to keep going and keep focusing. You could see the belief in us and the momentum is with us.”
Season – 1913/14 – A team to be feared/Brink of glory
Herbert Chapman's men quickly earn themselves a reputation as a team to watch, achieving the club's record victory. Despite a poor run in January, City push all the way in unsuccessful pursuit of promotion.
Read the full story at
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191314.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191314part2.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/pdf/season191314part3.pdf
Telegraph 22/3/10
Leeds United 0 Millwall 2 : match report
Read a match report of the League One clash between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road on
By Rob Stewart at Elland Road
Celebration: Millwall striker Steve Morison celebrates after opening the scoring at Elland Road Photo: PA
Leeds United's faltering promotion campaign suffered a potentially devastating setback as a harrowing defeat was compounded by an injury to centre-half Patrick Kisnorbo that has ruled the Australian out of action for the rest of the season and ruined his World Cup dreams.
Kisnorbo was stretched off in the opening exchanges of this defeat by Millwall, who loosened Leeds’ grip on the second automatic promotion slot thanks to goals from Steve Morison and substitute Shaun Batt.
The win takes Millwall to within three points of a club whose descent from League One leaders to play-off candidates is gathering speed.
Leeds manager Simon Grayson, who hopes to have leading scorer Jermaine Beckford available for Saturday’s visit to leaders Norwich after he missed the Millwall game with hamstring trouble, will seek to sign temporary cover for Kisnorbo before this Thursday’s transfer loan deadline.
“Unfortunately for Paddy he has a severe Achilles injury that will rule him for the rest of the season and probably the World Cup as well,” Grayson said.
“That was a huge blow for us because the lad has been outstanding for us all season.
“He has been a warrior-type, a big leader and I’m absolutely gutted for the lad because his dream was to play in the World Cup and it looks as though it has been shattered so it puts things into perspective at times.
“Still, our performance wasn’t good enough. At home we are playing with anxiety but the players have to cope with the pressure better.”
Grayson’s side did not manage a shot on target and were given the runaround by Millwall, who exploited Kisnorbo’s absence to take the lead when Morison finished off a five-man move by converting Liam Trotter’s cross.
Batt finished off Leeds in the 80th minute when he wriggled clear of two defenders before unleashing a low shot that was too powerful for Casper Ankergren. Grayson’s team were booed at the final whistle and he insisted the club’s disgruntled fans were justified in jeering.
“We need the fans to stick with us but they are entitled to their opinions because they pay good money to watch the club,” he said. “When you under-perform you are entitled to express your opinion. We got bullied.”
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett, whose side have won 10 of their last 12 games, added: “It is a very good run we’ve had and long may it continue. It is a big result because we were playing one of our competitors.” His skipper Paul Robinson refused to play down his club’s promotion prospects. “We took the game to them and killed their joy. Promotion is always a possibility and we are just going to keep going and keep focusing. You could see the belief in us and the momentum is with us.”
