Category Football

The trials and tribulations of supporting Leeds United

Football

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.

crossley
26 October, 2024

Football

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.

crossley
22 October, 2024

Football

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.

crossley
18 October, 2024

Football

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.

crossley
4 October, 2024

Football

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.

crossley
1 October, 2024

Football

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.

crossley
25 September, 2024

Football, Miscellaneous

The Joy of Squash

Squash is a subject I am passionate about. A labour of love for many years.

crossley
19 September, 2024

Football

Leeds United 0 Burnley FC 1 – slipping away

Leeds United 0 Burnley FC 1 – slipping away. Leeds United spurned a chance to keep their show on the road. There are serious questions about Farke’s tactics with an underwhelming performance.