Here we go with Leeds United,
We're gonna give the boys a hand,
Stand up and sing for Leeds United,
They are the greatest in the land
Alrighty Leeds fans.
HAPPY 2011!
And what a start to the year. So we drew against Boro, lost to Cardiff and drew in the FA cup 3rd round to Arsenal, but we are still 5th in the league, and earned a home replay against Arsenal with the winner taking on Huddersfield at home in the next round. Recent news is Arsenal are struggling to rustle up the fans buy their allocation. WHO THE FUCK ARE ARSENAL FC?! Their support is terrible! Watching the game the other day I commented to Andy how quiet Arsenal fans were. All you could hear was the 8000 loyal Leeds fans who were lucky enough get tickets. We had over 10k applications for tickets to trek all the way to London, yet Arsenal...PFFT! Mind you after their loss to Ipswich last night and the fact they drew (and weren't particularly amazing against Leeds) I can understand where they coming from. If I am honest I keep hoping for a tie with Bolton to crop up. For those who don't know am from Bolton but live in beautiful Leeds after a xmas move.Boy did Santa deliver this year ;)
Anyway back to what I was going on about. I'd love a tie against Bolton, what with half my family being Bolton fans and also my best friend, Lesley. However the good people (ha ha) of FA keep messing up my plans when it comes to draws. In the last two seasons we've had quite good form against the Premierships "big clubs". Only lost 1-0 to Liverpool in Carling Cup, Won Manc Scum 1-0, Drew Tottenham away (lost the home game replay tho) and now drawn against Arsenal. Only Chelsea (from the "big 4") to take on. Which seeing my parents are Chelsea fans I half dread. I was talking to a fellow Leeds fan who has a Chelsea supporting father, he wanted us get Chelsea in the FA cup draw..and another Leeds fan has a Chelsea supporting son, and one has a Chelsea supporting brother. Bloody Chelsea fans are EVERYWHERE!! And its a well known fact Leeds have a old rival with Chelsea...Not to mention we now have ex Chelsea chairman, Master Bates as our chairman. If we win Arsenal and Huddersfield...Maybe Chelsea tie will happen. Who knows. Though like a lot of Leeds fans rather see Leeds playing Premiership fixtures would be an regular fixture next year if we focus solely on the league. Then we'll show um!
Not saying the players we have now are all Premiership standard but except the Arsenal draw, the other games we played as a League 1 team...Shows just how good a team we do have (when they can be arsed to do their jobs!).. We definitely have players who will fit in at Premiership standard. Kasper, Andy O'B, Becchio, Snodgrass and Howson for definite would all make an impact. And with the Arsenal game showcasing their potential am dreading the transfer window. Hope none of them get snapped up.
With talk of transfer window comes up the regular "who's coming to Leeds?" rumours. As usual am full of "ALAN SMITH" shouts, however nothing as yet has come of it. Except that Amdy Faye has been released from the club, meaning Smudgers old number 17 shirt is available...Just saying ;)
Theres also rumours of ex Leeds boy Jonathon Woodgate also possibly making a return on loan. Would be a good swoop by Grayson if he can pull that one off. Although he's been on injury table alot, he is still a very good defender when fit. Him and A.O.B at CB? Sounds promising. Espec with very little sign of Kisnorbo back soon.
Kisnorbo was seen back at training this week at Thorp Arch, however Grayson's ruled out rushing him back. But am sure his appearance at training will be a good thing for the team.
Also making comebacks are Bessone (Eeeek!), Naylor (Aggghh), Missakick (Oh No!) and Mikey G (Grrr). They all played for the reserves tuesday night and Mike even got himself a goal. Hopefully he'll go back out on loan. The guy frustrates me. Hate how people proper rate him and beg for him have a chance, only for him blow every chance! =( Missakick is another who can go back on loan. Probably end up back at Carlisle or off to the other Leeds rejects club Swindon.
Anyway, am looking forward to Feb. Hopefully I'll get see my first game of the season. Feel crap it'll be a year since I was last at a Leeds game =( BAD EMMS!!
Toodles for now...
LEEDS AND PROUD!
Emms x
