Could We Be Heading For Tika Taka Style Football?

Another day, another game, another style?

Today was Neil Redfearn's second game in this stint as Care taker manager (Head Coach).  A game in which Leeds played a in very good, and controlled  manner.

The game in which Birmingham took a first half lead, had some key features where in past seasons Leeds have been unsteady! The match at St Andrews finished all square after a spectaular finish from our very own academy product Alex Mowatt.

New Season, Fresh Start! Join Us!

Right then, after a very rocky start this blog, is now looking to relaunch and give fans the responses they deserve!

For too long this site has sat around with lacking information, it is about time we got back up and running properly!

FA Cup: The Ups & Downs!

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2014: Been Too Long Without Update!

Hello,

This is just a quick update to let you all know that I fully intend to get this back up and running. Unfortunatley my use of time got the better of me since the last posts way way back in August.

With this in mind anyone who would like to help out with the site, writing articles, reviewing transfer rumours, or even if writing match reports are your thing then, this site may well be your place to share your thoughts with an audiance!

More updates will definatley becoming sooner rather than later!

Three of a Kind

Brian McDermott has now managed to bring in his all elusive forth signing, in the shape and form of Scott Wootton. This signing hasn't been a straight forward one by any means, many Leeds fans felt that the squad would not be seeing any more additions during this transfer window, and in reality were looking at the prospect of players going in the opposite direction.


During this post I am going to look back at another two of Brian's signings from the summer along with his latest squad member.  Luke Murphy and Matt Smith have both been with the squad during pre-season, and have managed to get themselves well acquainted with the White following and their squad mates.

Ace among cards - Matt Smith

The first of the three to arrive was striker Matt Smith, He found himself out of contract at Oldham at the end of last season, and soon found Brian knocking on his door. Smith had a cracking season for Oldham as his goals helped to know Liverpool out the Capital One Cup, and hold Everton to a replay. Despite these big-time goals he has had trouble find the net, and had been said to be one of those player who only find the net when a goal is most needed. He won himself a two year contract with Leeds and found himself scoring twice in his first game for the Whites in a 5-0 win over local team Farseley A. F.C. His first competitive game came with the first match of the new league when he came on as a substitute and provided Luke Murphy with an assist for Murphy's 94th minute winner against Brighton & Hove Albion.

A Pair in the Hand - Luke Murphy

Next to arrive at Thorpe Arch was Luke Murphy. Murphy had a bit more of a buzz about his arrival due to the fact he was our first 7 figure sum for player since 2005. Not only did we pay a million pound for his services but we also fought of competition from other Championship clubs. This to many other clubs will not seem a great deal, yet to Leeds United it is a God send, it is something so out of character for us it almost felt too good to be true. Brian chose Murphy as a promising midfielder from Crewe Alexandria. Murphy made his debut in the same game as Smith and found himself scoring a dramatic late winner in the 94th minute. He has been saying all of the right things in front of the fans, and insists he is there to get our club back in the Premier league.

Three of a Kind - Scott Wootton

Scott Wootton is another player that has caused a bit of a stir amongst the Elland Road faithfull. This is not just because he has come as an unexpected signing, but slightly more so because of where we gain him from. Wootton joined from that dark place across the pennines. He is a young centre back who has played twice  in both  the Champions League, Capital One Cup for Manchester United. He left the club not because he wasn't good enough either, yet because he could not get the game time at the Old Trafford club. He has seen the light and has joined us at time when we could use another centre back, and one like Wootton will do nicley. Brian has stated the he bought him because of his footballing talent.
Pat Crerand has said. “They’ve (Leeds) done a terrific bit of business there. I wasn’t expecting him to be sold and, to be honest, I’m surprised he’s gone. There are a lot of kids at Manchester United and many of them aren’t going to make the grade but I thought he had a chance. He looked like he had a chance."



So there we have it, these three young players are three of a kind, they are all hungry players who will give their all for the badge on the shirt. They are all here cause they want to play good football, in front of loyal passionate fans who are there to cheering them on each week. They are all here because Brian McDermott, saw a quality piece of something in each of them.

In Brian McDermott we trust, Leeds United are Marching on Together.

We're Turning A Corner

It has finally happened, the end of Bates' reign as Leeds United Chairman. Yes okay, he is still knocking around our Clubs like a bad smell, but at least now we have got some windows open, and a bit of fresh air blowing through.

With the new owners about to start their first full season in charge of the Mighty Leeds United it is safe to say there is a sense of optimism throughout the Leeds following. The current boss, Brian McDermott has got his feet well under the coffee table, and that its exactly where we want them.

With the player now away for the summer break many would be led to think that the footballing world will be put on hold until they return on June 27. However, that couldn't be further from the truth, each player has been handed an individual training regime, from Brian himself. He wants them to:

"come back fit as a fiddle and fighting"

I said in a previous post that Brian McDermott has also handed in a list of potential targets to Chief Executive Shaun Harvey:

"I've also done a list of players I think will be good for the squad. Ideally, you'd like them in when you start pre-season, but my experiences of transfer windows are that things move slower than you'd like."

And it seems that the managers influence and jurisdiction doesn't end with the players either, he has also got plans for the training ground as well:

"We want to upgrade the training ground as well. We want to build this football club. We want to make this a great football club again. It's not just about building a team. ... The training ground is a great facility, but we just think we can improve certain things to make it absolutely top class because we want things to be top class at Leeds United."

I'm am starting to feel that Leeds United, "The Sleeping Giant" is starting to wake up, we are turning that corner, I may be forever the optimist but, I have good feeling about this forthcoming season, Marching on Together.

A Big Summer Ahead...

The close season has finally arrived, many of us have been waiting for this for some time now, some of us since January.

The last match of the season against Watford showed us that squad can perform under the right guidance, even if all of the odds are against us. The bookies where out to get United last weekend and many had expected Watford to walk over us. Two big injuries later saw an incredible 16 minutes added on to the first half.

We saw our own youngster Dom Poleon open the scoring with an incisive chase from an overhead ball. A Watford equalizer followed before too long, but at the very end of the game McCormack popped up and chipped the ball high up over the keeper to nick the winner for Leeds.

With the close season now upon us its time where we will all be looking and checking twitter as often as our schedules allow us, to try and find out just what Leeds will look like come next season.

This is the time of the year when we find ourselves linked with every player under the sun who may or may not look close to leaving their respected club.

It is now when we see websites put out there annual post asking who we want to see the club sign in the summer. I feel that this time around we won't be seeing a lot of activity, it has been reported this week that the manager has submitted a list of 7 or so players, personally I feel we would only need 3 quility players to transform the side.

Since the manager has come in we are already looking a lot more competitive on the field and we are making all the right movements. With Chris Dawson, and Dom Poleon looking to make an impact over the summer who do we need to bring in?

I can see Dom Poleon getting into the side over the summer and will expect him to feature heavily next season, having watch him play in his return at Watford, he looks hungry, he's looking to prove his worth. I believe if he is given half a chance to make a go of it next season he will grab it and not look back, I may even go as far to say he could be our top goal scorer next season depending on who else could be brought in.

I have already seen some crazy rumours floating around, I read this morning that Thomas Ince is in talks.

I mean, Yes Leeds have turned a corner, but there is still a way to go just yet.