York and Yorkshire Dales
I had the pleasure of revisiting York in Spring with daffodils in full bloom. This time we went on a packed tour of the Yorkshire Dales, with the best view at the top of Beggarman's Pass.
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Leeds United 0 Brentford 0 – squeaky bum time
The zing appears to have gone out of the Leeds team in recent weeks which happened about this time last season. This time no goals and no wins.
Crystal Palace 0 Leeds United 0 – Gaby gets dirty
Crystal Palace 0 Leeds United 0 - Gaby gets dirty. When you look at this away point gained after two defeats, it looks like a worthy one.
Trump: the Beginning of the End?
Back in 2016, Trump stood for the Presidency on an "America First" ticket. It sounded like a call for national sovereignty. But here in 2026, "Trumpism" has mutated into something far more sinister. Since regaining the White House,
Sunderland 1 Leeds United 0 – throwing the kitchen sink
Sunderland 1 Leeds United 0 - throwing the kitchen sink. After Leeds showed they could match Manchester City, this was a team that was tired & bereft of ideas.
Leeds United 0 Manchester City 1 – all fall down
Leeds United 0 Manchester City 1 - all fall down. So that was the end of Leeds’ record of winning under the lights. But it was not given up easily as the referee gave City players the benefit of the doubt every time they fell over.
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth – a landmark thriller
The Day of the Jackal, published in 1971, was the debut novel by Frederick Forsyth, which became famous for its "documentary" style, making it a landmark thriller.
Aston Villa 1 Leeds United 1 – Draw Specialists
For Leeds to gain a point away at Villa is another step towards staying up. Leeds are turning into draw specialists - their tenth of the season.
Chelsea 2 Leeds United 2 – Choking a point out of Chelsea
Chelsea 2 Leeds United 2 - choking a point out of Chelsea. How Leeds dug out a draw says more about how Chelsea are inconsistent, and can’t kill off a game how Arsenal do.
Leeds United 3 Nottingham Forest 1 – under the lights
Leeds United 3 Nottingham Forest 1 - under the lights. As the storm drenched the stadium, chaos reigned on the pitch. Leeds bullied their way to a win.