| The road to success in the beautiful game of Football is all about taking your chances. On Saturday afternoon Davide Somma made his league debut for Leeds United as a substitute and duly made the most of an opportunity that he’s patiently waited for over a year!
A home defeat to Derby, a convincing Carling Cup victory over Lincoln City and a credible away point at Forest. Does all this leave Leeds with an optimistic yet realistic outlook of the season ahead?
Can Leeds United build on the momentum of their promotion from League One in 2009/10 and challenge for a return to the Premiership? Livefootball considers this and reflects on their League One Promotion Season.
The Carling Cup 4th Round draw has dealt Leeds United an away tie at the either Brighton or Derby who are yet to play their 3rd Round game.
Leeds' near total dominance finally paid off to sink brave Hereford and keep them rooted firmly to the bottom of the league. Lee Sheard Reports.
Few people needs convincing that cup football is pulsating. But if there were any doubts amongst the crowd at Elland Road, There wont be anymore! Lee Sheard Reports.
Many connected with Leeds United have distinct memories of Carlisle United and Brunton Park. This was the scene of United's first defeat last season and on the other end of the scale, the place where Leeds booked their ticket to wembley.
Over the summer months, Gary McAllister, along with influential coaches Steve Staunton and Neil McDonald, has been quietly working away behind closed doors and on the training fields both in Ireland and back home at Thorpe Arch to come up with a master plan with a recipe to send Leeds soaring back to former glory.
10-Men Leeds overcame a gutsy Swindon Town on saturday afternoon with yet another comfortable performance. Lee Sheard reports
Leeds continue to show good early form in Cup competitions but still seek their first home league victory. George Parker provides an early season report on how the Whites have performed in their first 7 games of the 2008/09 campaign
Leeds were relatively inactive during the deadline day Fiasco's which saw Manchester United's "buly-boy" tactics Land Dimitar Berbatov, and Man City's new owners flex their muscle by bringing in Robinho for a british record £32.5 mil. Lee Sheard reflects on a much quieter time at Elland Road.
Two buses demolished and thousands of pounds of damaged caused. Glass scatted like snow and sirens drown the cheers.
The first meeting for the Yorkshire rivals in a number of years drew a bumber 20,000+ crowd, and didnt disappoint. Lee Sheard reports.
Leeds' first home game of the new campaign end on a sour not with Oldham leaving yorkshire ith all 3 points.
Leeds are set host Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup 2nd round after being drawn together late wednesday night.
18 months ago Leeds United Football Club entered administration due to mis-management of funds by the previous regime. Upon being relegated Leeds left administration with out a rubber stamped CVA, which ultimately, for reasons never fully disclosed, led to United being deducted a further 15 points which took the total to 25 points deducted during the summer months of 2007.
Leeds turned on the style in a blistering first half which left Chester City dazed and Leeds fan in ecstasy.
Leeds United began the pursuit of the League One title on saturday at Gladford Park with a more than convincing 2-1 win over Scunthorpe United.
Lee Sheard reports.
In no more than 4 days, the new Football League campaign kicks off in England, and no one is relishing this more than those at Thorpe Arch, Leeds United's training headquarters. Lee Sheard looks ahead to Saturday.
Potential trip to Wembley for United.
In-Form Johnson wishes for a long stay at Leeds.
After 5 straight defeats in all competitions, Leeds Manager Gary McAllister has paid the price with his job as his team now lie 15 points behind league Leaders Leicester City with less than half the League One season completed. George Parker asks - is this a crazy decision or just a ruthless approach to bring success back to Elland Road?
Leeds put an end to their terrible away form of late, with a largely impressive win of league one minnows Cheltenham Town.
Teenage sensation Fabian Delph struck twice in the second half to help Leeds to a resounding 3-0 shut out of in-form Walsall. All this infront of a massive 26,442
Leeds were out battled and out fought on saturday against the inform Millwall.
Leeds have been handed a boost by the news the 'Keeper David Lucas did not break his finger in the warm up against Peterboro last weekend. Lee Sheard Reports
Peterboro inflicted Leeds United's 2nd League defeat of the season upon them today at London Road.
Days gone by at all clubs, Including Leeds United, have seen the comings and goings of some truly brilliant players who have won the hearts and respect of the paying fans who watch them week in week out. Is this still something we see today?? Lee Sheard Writes
Peterborough United are a small club with an ever growing reputation, assisted somewhat by multi-millionaire owner Darragh MacAnthony and Manager Darren Ferguson, Son of Sir Alex Ferguson. A Report By Lee Sheard
20 year old product of the Spurs' academy, Jacques Maghoma will line up tonight for the first time in the white of Leeds United in a bid to win a contract at Elland Road. Lee Sheard Reports
Leeds Uniteds favourites tag was eventually evident on saturday afternoon as United crushed Crewe and looked to kick start the push for the title.
Top Scorer Jermaine Beckford showed just why premier league sharks are swimming round Elland Road of late, Bagging a brace in United's 2-2 with Bristol Rovers on saturday.
Leeds breezed into the 3rd round of the carling cup with relative ease against Crystal Palace on tuesday night.
Leeds' chairman Ken Bates has this week stated that the club will not be making any late move for Dougie Freedman.
League One bookies favourites Leeds United took 3 points from their opening game at Scunthorpe, goals from debutant Enoch Showunmi and last season's top scorer Jermaine Beckford, after the Whites had fallen behind to a Gary Hooper strike in the 57th minute.
Leeds' fourth summer signing of the season Robert Snodgrass can't wait until the new league one season kicks off and is ready for a fight to the top flight.
A comfortable 2-0 win at Underhill, the home of Barnet, kept Leeds' undefeated preseason rolling on towards tuesday visit to Darlington.
Argentinian Striker Luciano becchio has been handed a chance to impress Leeds boss McAllister with a trial at Leeds, starting wednesday night against Shelbourne.
United came from two goals down against Bray Wanderers on sunday to mantain a 100% record on the tour of Ireland.
Leeds boss Gary McAllister said earlier this week that Leeds have agreed a fee with a club for an un-named player. believed to be another striker.
Leeds Started the tour of Ireland with a comfortable win on wednesday night thanks to a brace from Leeds' hot-shot Jermaine Beckford.
Ex-Celtic full back Paul Telfer has been invited on Leeds' tour of Eire this coming week in a hope to win a contract. Telfer Spent the first half of last season at League One rivals Bournemouth, making 24 appearances before voluntarily cancelling his contracts to ease the Cherries financial woes after suffering from a foot injuy,
Leeds' Congolese striker Tresor Kandol Will be missing a pre-season tour of Eire through illness. Or is he?
Only two months ago, football fans nationwide saw a Leeds United side, followed by no-less than 50,000 fans at wembley stadium, swept aside by a more energetic,inventive and hungry Doncaster Rovers. What's Next For Leeds? asks Lee Sheard
With the launch of Leeds United new Macron sportswear. Is this new look, a new leeds? asks Lee Sheard.
With three signing already this summer, Leeds Boss Gary McAllister has indicated that he is not yet finished in the transfer market, pursuing two more strikers to bolster his front line. Lee Sheard reports.
A new striker signs on and two academy players are rewarded with their first professional contracts in a week that sees Steve Staunton charged by the FA! And the team prepare for their first pre-season friendly. George Parker provides another weekly update on the 2008/09 preparations at Elland Road.
In the week the first team squad returned to pre-season training, news of Leon Constantine's transfer to Northampton and Seb Carole's trial at Le Havre has been released.
George Parker provides an update on the pre-season preparations at Elland Road including securing of Alan Sheehan from Leicester and Neil Kilkenny's Olympic call up!
Last season for Leeds United was one of high drama and agonising dissapointment as they just missed out on promotion, losing the League One Play Off Final at Wembley to Doncaster Rovers, after starting the season with minus 15 points! How will they react in 2008/09?
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