A massive thank you to Scarborough and Whitby Whites for their donation received today. Our target of a £1,000 has now been reached and we have just over two weeks to go. Scarborough and Whitby Whites had a pool night this week and raised a fantastic amount of money. On behalf of Lennon and his family a big MOT.
F A Cup Draw
The first round of the FA Cup is taking place at 1 pm Sunday. We will post up all the fixtures once they have been drawn. Is it going to be Grimsby, Blackpool? Who would you like? Post here your team you would like Leeds to draw.
Next Home Game
The next home game unless we get a home tie in the FA Cup Round 1? Is Hartlepool on Saturday November 22nd. Kick Off is 3.00 pm and is a Cat A game. If you would like to go to this game and would like a ticket or travel? Please use our dedicated number 07732 154 214 or post your request on the message board here
Leeds 3 v Walsall 0
Leeds United recorded their seventh successive home win as goals from Luciano Becchio and Fabian Delph secured a 3-0 victory over Walsall.
The duo struck in the second half - Delph bagging a brilliant brace - to help Leeds capitalise on a dominant first-half display and maintain their excellent run of form at Elland Road. Possession during the first 45 minutes belonged almost entirely to Leeds, and Delph and Neil Kilkenny brought decent saves from Walsall goalkeeper Clayton Ince, but despite the fact that Walsall's impact was minimal, the visitors surprisingly enjoyed the better chances. Jabo Ibehre forced Casper Ankergren into an excellent block after Troy Deeney's cross found him unmarked six yards from goal, and Ibehre failed by inches to produce the finishing touch to another quick attack before the break. But Becchio scored on 46 minutes when a Delph cross deflected into his path, and Delph added a second goal on 65 minutes when he ran on to Robinson's pass and drilled a sweet finish into the top corner of Ince's net. The young midfielder then produced another superb finish on 87 minutes to cap an excellent personal performance and an emphatic win.
Leeds Manager Asks Fans To Be Patient
GARY McALLISTER has called on Leeds United fans to follow the lead of his players and buy into the passing philosophy that has yielded six consecutive wins on home soil.
The Elland Road club moved up to fourth place in League One on Tuesday night with a victory over Leyton Orient that neatly encapsulated the story of their season to date satisfactory success tempered by defensive flaws.
Against a side without a win in seven outings, United created a host of chances and could have won by a huge margin.
On the flipside, however, the Londoners could also have claimed the points with David Lucas being forced into making two excellent saves and substitute Ryan Jarvis missing two gilt-edged opportunities in the closing stages.
The defensive frailties that had seen Leeds concede 10 goals in the four games immediately before the visit of Orient contributed to a strangely nervous atmosphere among a group of fans who had seen their team defeat the last five visitors to Elland Road.
McAllister described the atmosphere as anxious and has called on supporters to remain patient as his side continue to hone the passing style that has replaced the more direct approach favoured by his predecessor Dennis Wise.
The United manager said: "There was a little feeling of anxiety (against Orient). We have got to calm down. We have played 12 games and, of course, we want to be sitting on top of the league, but there has to be a realisation that we cannot just turn up and expect to roll teams over.
"Hopefully, the three points will calms things down a bit. There was no anxiety from the players, they stood up to be counted."
Leeds 2 Leyton Orient 1
Leeds United produced a spirited fightback from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient at Elland Road.
An own goal and a strike from Luciano Becchio gave Leeds the spoils and saw the club recovered immediately from Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Millwall. United were given the chance to open the scoring after only 10 minutes when Orient midfielder JJ Melligan was penalised for handling Ben Parker's cross inside the box. Jermaine Beckford took the penalty but lost his footing as he struck the ball, driving a shot high over the crossbar, and Orient took advantage by breaking the deadlock in the 36th minute. Dean Morgan got the better of Parker on the right wing and drove a low shot beyond the reach of David Lucas, but the visitors' lead lasted for only two minutes. Beckford's cross forced Stephen Purches to turn the ball into his own net as Becchio awaited the delivery, and Becchio struck himself with a header in first-half injury-time to turn the scoreline on its head. Beckford hit the crossbar at the start of the second half and drove another glorious chance wide, and United were worthy winners after a vast improvement in their performance after the break.
Latest Poll
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Reminder - Leeds United Membership Deadline
A quick reminder to our membership, Leeds United are closing membership October 31st for the 2008-9 season. The way it is looking and by the numbers attending games and crowds increasing, it is going to be hard to book tickets in the new year. Remember Wembley debacle? For further details click here
Next Meeting Of Grimsby Whites
November 6th at Cleethorpes Cricket Club. Our Branch President Gary Edwards is going to entertain us with a talk about his exploits Home & Away. Gary the Author of “Paint It White and Second Coat” will be also answering questions members put to him on the evening and also signing books. Gary has asked if members can prepare for the evening and have questions ready?
Also on the night we will be holding a raffle for a refurbished PC suite with 19 “ flat screen TFT screen and printer. Tickets are only £1 a strip and the proceeds will be going to the Lennon Woods Appeal.
This meeting is one not to be missed and places limited. Looks like it is going to be a sell out. Not bad to say it is a free event.
Members and non members of Grimsby Whites are welcome.
Further updates will be posted nearer to the date.
Butlers Tours
Please click the picture above to read all about our latest exploits on the road. When Butlers Tours was back against Brighton. “Reg” alias Roger was our driver and “Blakey” our clippy “Andy” was taking the money. Click here for the low down
Gary Edwards Grimsby Whites President
Latest News from the desk top from our Branch President. Read all about Gary and his mates and what he used to get up to following Leeds United Home & Away. Gary will be writing a monthly article for our membership and website visitors and is not to be missed.
Click the picture to take you to Gary’s Page or click here Start reading his first installment now.....Great read
Lennon Woods Appeal
Appeal reaches target
A fantastic and massive thank you to everyone concerned. The appeal has now reached over a massive £1,000. To say the country is in a recession and money is tight. Leeds United fans around the country have UNITED and got together.
For all the news about Lennon and how the appeal is progressing? Click the picture above or click here You can also view the get well messages by visiting our message board here
The appeal is going to close on November 6th on our next meeting.
We have a PC Suite as a raffle prize and this will be drawn on the evening.
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Full details can be found by clicking the picture above.
Grimsby Whites Announcement
Visit our Grimsby Whites online photo albums by clicking the picture below
If you would like a photo adding to the site? Please Email Grimsby Whites with your photos at the following address leeds1972@googlemail.com
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