Irish Independent 30/9/07 Leeds parking the self-pity Leeds have reverted to the ethos of the legendary Revie era in their quest to repair damaged pride, writes Aidan O'Hara HAD Peter Cook been alive today, he could easily have sued Leeds United for stealing his ideas. It was Cook, in the guise of his fictional football manager character Alan Latchley who created the week-long seminar called 'Dare to Fail', targeting clubs with the emphasis on embracing failure as a noble characteristic. "It's for people who have had some degree of success in their life to come along and see what it's like to be at the bottom of the pile," said the cliché-ridden Latchley in a television interview a couple of years before his death in 1995. "They come along and learn how to get to the bottom with their pride and dignity intact." In the last few years though, Leeds might have struggled with the last bit. Dignity is not something that has been plentiful at Elland Ro...
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Yorkshire Post 28/9/07 Leeds consider legal standpoint as FA refuse to join their battle By Ian Appleyard LEEDS United chairman Ken Bates was taking legal advice last night after the Football Association refused to enter the fight against the club's 15-point deduction. Bates wanted the FA to recommend an independent review of the Football League sanction which was imposed when the club broke rules on exiting administration this summer. But the FA insist the Football League have acted in accordance with their own rules and so have rejected his plea. Last night, United's chief executive Shaun Harvey said: "We are amazed that the Football Association do not feel it is appropriate to intervene in a matter which we believe is fundamentally wrong, and sets a dangerous precedent for the future. "We will fully reflect on this surprising decision and are taking the advice of our legal team." Leeds, who were also deducted 10 points for entering administration in the final ...
Yorkshire Post 24/9/07 Leeds looking more and more likely to have last laugh By Ian Appleyard THEY sneer and snigger at Leeds United's decline around other parts of God's Own County. They laugh at the way a club which threatened to win the Champions League six years ago is now slumming it in the third tier of English football.But those people who throw stones should take heed, for a quiet revolution is taking place at Elland Road. At this rate, it will not be long before Leeds are climbing back to the top, possibly even by-passing those who are currently looking down their noses. The motto 'gaining strength from adversity' should be carved into the club's logo. There were times when the future looked bleak, when fans appeared so fed up that they might turn their back on Elland Road for good. But this summer has heralded the dawn of a new era and, suddenly, the people of Leeds – both young and old – are flooding back to support their local team. On Saturday, for the ...
Leedsunited.com 22/9/07 SEVENTH HEAVEN UNITED 2 (Beckford 62, Prutton 67), SWANSEA 0 United: Ankergren, Richardson, Heath, Marques, Clapham, Prutton, Douglas, Hughes, Carole (Westlake 74), Beckford (Flo 90), Kandol. Subs: Martin, Huntington, Parker. Swansea: De Vries, Rangel, Lawrence, Monk, Painter, Butler, O'Leary (Pratley 68), Bodde, Anderson (Orlandi 66), Scotland, Duffy (Feeney 68). Subs: Austin, Knight. Referee: G Laws (Whitley Bay) Booked: Monk (Swansea), Prutton, Marques, Hughes (United) Att: 29,467 After an amazing start to the season, Dennis Wise and his United players were looking at the prospect of making history against Swansea City at Elland Road. A seventh successive league win would equal the record set by Don Revie's all-conquering side back in 1973. United were backed by the biggest crowd of the season and after enjoying some early pressure, Seb Carole fired the first shot of the game wide of the mark after Wise's men won successive corners. It was an enco...
Yorkshire Evening Post 21/9/07 Leeds United boss on verge of new record as hype kicks in By Phil Hay The late Don Revie casts a large shadow over Elland Road, and Dennis Wise is happy to occupy the shade. Appreciating the historical importance of Revie's tenure is a prerequisite of managing Leeds United – a fact misjudged spectacularly by Brian Clough – and Wise will not seek comparisons with his most revered predecessor if his side earn their share of a club record tomorrow. He is more inclined to do what he always does; greet the victory with a sense of perspective before retreating once more behind the barricades.Wise has not been tempted to mention promotion this season, and a seventh league win against Swansea City tomorrow is unlikely to break his poker face. Leeds are at the point of equalling a record set by Revie's players in 1973, when with seven straight victories they constructed the finest start to a season ever staged by a United team, but the fact has almost pass...
BBC 19/9/07 Poyet hit with misconduct charge Leeds United assistant manager Gus Poyet has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after he openly criticised referee Andy D'Urso. Poyet suggested D'Urso held a vendetta against him and Leeds boss Dennis Wise going back to their playing days. Poyet said at the time: "Andy D'Urso is not good enough for us and I don't want to see him at a Leeds match again." The comments came after Leeds' second round Carling Cup defeat to Portsmouth. Poyet has until October 4 to appeal. Leeds lost the tie at Fratton Park 3-0 and Poyet, who was sent off by D'Urso during his playing career, added: "He can't forget things he's done to us in the past. "It's sad and has happened again since we've been in management. "He keeps laughing during games and doesn't make any decisions. If there is something complicated in the box he never gives it. "We had a bet with the fourth o...
Leedsunited.com 15/9/07 JOY OF SIX Gus Poyet was quick to salute the players after they moved off the bottom and out of the relegation places after winning in Bristol on Friday night. The lads made it six successive wins by beating Bristol Rovers 3-0 at the Memorial Stadium and the victory was enough to haul United off bottom spot for the first time this season. It was another gritty performance from the side - in front of Rovers biggest ever crowd - and three quality goals sealed another memorable evening. "The team was very professional," said a delighted Gus. "We knew when to play, when to defend, when to suffer and when to pass it. "We scored at the right times, and I think professional is the word. "I think the team understand that when you have players like Jermaine Beckford and Tresor Kandol on the pitch, you always have the chance to score. "The other nine know they have to work very hard for them and give them one or two chances, because they wil...