Atmosphere at football matches – Silence of the Crowds
Atmosphere at football matches - Silence of the Crowds. There has been much recent debate about the atmosphere of the crowd at Elland Road.
Category Football
The trials and tribulations of supporting Leeds United
Leeds United 2 Queens Park Rangers 0 – perseverance pays off
Despite the far too interfering Referee Leeds comfortably see off a blunt QPR It took an extra second goal to settle the nerves of fans.
Leeds United 3 Plymouth Argyle 0 – it’s a long way home
Leeds United 3 Plymouth Argyle 0 – it's a long way home. This was Leeds in second gear. Leeds hammered Plymouth Argyle with three goals in eight minutes.
Bristol City 0 Leeds United 0 – Slumber at Ashton Gate
Bristol City 0 Leeds United 0 - Slumber at Ashton Gate. Leeds may have defended strongly and grew into the match we lacked the final quality in front of goal.
Leeds United 2 Watford FC 1 – premature victory
Leeds United 2 Watford FC 1 - a premature victory as Leeds went 2-0 up in seven minutes and then failed to capitalise on the chances they created.
Leeds United 2 Sheffield United 0 – We can score from corners after all
We can score from corners after all. This was less of a Yorkshire and more of demolition derby as we elbowed Sheffield United aside.
Sunderland FC 2 Leeds United 2 – Missing the Ball
Sunderland FC 2 Leeds United 2 – Missing the Ball. A winning performance. One howler. Two dropped points. More frustration for the fans.
Norwich City 1 Leeds United 1 – A Championship Affair
Norwich City 1 Leeds United 1 – a Championship affair. Scrappy, end to end stuff with little style and a lot of referee meddling.
The Ritual of the Leeds United Football Fan
The ritual of the Leeds United football fan - what it means to me. From the moment I win Leeds tickets for my son and myself in the ballot the rituals begin. We do the same thing every match - because we are tribalist about the team that chose us and football is an unpredictable game.
The Joy of Squash
Squash is a subject I am passionate about. A labour of love for many years.