Wise:Blame Me

Leeds are an infallible winning machine in the league, but in the cup it is a very different story. Last night was the final nail in the coffin as Hereford beat them 1-0 at Elland Road, Lionel Ainsworth’s goal after three minutes enough to guide them through to the second round. But will they really care? Surely this year is all about the league for Leeds and the cup would just distract them and make them even more tired, like Wisey says. Now they can concentrate fully on promotion, or will they start to take their cup form into the league?

A bad start from Leeds saw Hereford 1-0 up after three minutes. Lionel Ainsworth's goal with 3 minutes gone, coolly slotted home from 12 yards after the home team allowed him too much time and space. Leeds were really poor for most of the 1st half. Hereford kept hitting Leeds on the counter attack which worried the defence of Leeds who occasionally lost their shape. 7 minutes later the Bulls nearly doubled their lead with Theo Robinson taking round Ankregren and having his shot cleared off the line. Moments later Trevor Benjamin then fired over the crossbar. Leeds went into the break 1-0 down and their confidence at a low.

But although Leeds – missing suspended midfielders David Prutton and Jonathan Douglas, and without the ineligible Mark De Vries and Radostin Kishishev – could claim the majority of possession, Hereford always carried the threat of further goals and their football belied their lowly status. Certainly, this was no smash-and-grab raid by the visiting team, but a hard-fought victory richly deserved.

Beckford double sinks Swindon

Swindon started the better team with two attacks in the opening minutes. Leeds then replied positively with Kandol testing the keeper. Then Swindon soon got on top again with having their first attempt on goal with Craig Easton coming close. Billy Paynter then had a chance to put Swindon 1-0 but failed to do so. Leeds then had a chance on 13 minutes with Peter Brezovan saving Kandols header. Jonny Howson was next to test the Swindon's keeper with him just tipping it over. Leeds started to get on top and Clapham had one cleared of the line. With half an hour gone Simon Cox was the next to try and break the deadlock but was off target. Leeds then broke the deadlock with a penalty given because of n handball. Jermaine Beckford took the pen and finished nicely. Leeds went into the break 1-0 up.

Leeds started the second half were they finished off. The were straight out of the blocks and came close within 60 seconds of the second half. Seconds later Lee Peacock equalized for swindon. Cox had broken free on the right hand side and played a low ball in for Peacock to finish. The home side took the advantage again on the 55th minute. Kandol picked up the ball then nicely flicked it onto Beckford who smartly finished. On the hour mark Carole gave way for Kishishev. The on loan player Simon Cox then was the 6th player of Swindon to go into the referees book. Town had the ball in the back of the net with 7 minutes remaining but the goal was scrapped after the assistant referee adjudged Corr to have handled the ball over the line. Despite towns best efforts the home side took all three points.

Leeds v Swindon Preview

Last time round
Swindon will travel to Elland road tomorrow backed by 1,700 fans. The last time Swindon traveled to Elland road it was a night to remember for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson. Leeds was 2-1 down with minutes to go and Swindon at a free kick to defend. Leeds threw every player forward including Paul Robinson. Leeds took a short free kick and played the ball to Micheal Bridges, Michel then crossed it in and it was met by the head of Paul Robinson to make it 2-2. The outcome was cruel on Swindon and especially Gurney, who had scored one of the goals of the season to break the deadlock on the stroke of half-time.

Leeds team news
Leon Constantine expected to start with Beckford suffering from illness. Frazer Richardson may return after missing two games on the trot with illness. Alan Thompson may feature at some point in the game after playing in the reserves midweek.

Swindon team news
Jerel Ifil is likely to miss out tomorrows game with a shin injury meaning Chris Blackburn or Andy Nicholas will step up and replace him. Simon Cox is back in contention for a start after missing last weeks game with Wycombe Wanderers.

The home team joint top goalscorers are Tresor Kandol and Jermaine Beckford. They both have eight and may look to extend that tomorrow. Swindon also have joint top scorers with Billy Paynter and Simon Cox both on five.

Lucas Radebe's History

Lucas Valeriu Radebe born in the Diepkloof section near Johannesburg on the 12th April, 1969. When he was 15 years of age he was sent to "bantustan" of Bophuthatswana by his parents in order to keep him away from crime. During his stay in Bophuthatswana, Radebe played football (as a goalkeeper).

Lucas Radebe was snapped up by the Kaizer Cheifs as a midfielder. Radebe's talents excited many teams and alot were interested in signing him. This lead to him being shot in 1991 while walking down a street. Radebe reckoned someone had being hired to shoot him to stop him moving clubs. Following the shooting Radebe and a team mate both moved to Leeds United in 1994. Leeds payed £250,000 for Radebe. Radabe quickly established himself at Leeds and became a top player. The 1998/99 season led to the appointment of Radebe as captain. Leeds then nicknamed him "The Chief" because of his performances.

As captain of Leeds, Radebe was very successful in the in the 1998/1999 season, Leeds finished fourth in the FA Premier League qualifying for the UEFA Cup. The following year Leeds finished third in the Premier league and qualified for the Champions League were Radebe led them to the semi finals. Radebe then sustained knee and ankle injuries. These injuries kept him out of the game for nearly two years.

The 2005 season signalled the end for Lucas Radebe as he announced his retirement from football. He played in a testimonial match at Elland Road. This match had players from all around the world playing including Leeds United players of the past and present. He was then offered a role on the Leeds United coaching Staff.

Billy Bremner's History

William John Bremner born in Stirling, Scotland on the 9th December 1942 he died in Doncaster, England on the 7th December 1997. Billy Bremner was captain of the Leeds United football team of the 1960s and 1970s. He as been voted Leeds United's greatest player of all time and is also a member of both the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame and the English Football Hall of Fame.

Billy Bremner was scouted by Leeds while playing schoolboy football in Scotland. He then signed for Leeds in 1959. He had previously been rejected by Arsenal and Chelsea for being too small.

Billy Bremner attended a catholic junior school, St. Mary's. He made his debut in 1960 and was a permanent first team player under manager Don Revie. Bremner quickly established himself as an uncompromising player, tough in the tackle and often going beyond the rules to get the better of a skilled opponent. Billy Bremner was also known for scoring crucial goals including winners in four major semi finals.

In 1966, Leeds skipper Bobby Collins was injured in a Fairs Cup game against Torino and Revie gave the captaincy to Bremner. Collins never got it back. With their Bremner acting as leader he led them all the to the league cup final hen went on to winning the League Cup and Fairs Cup in 1968 and the League championship in 1969. That season Leeds lost only two of 42 league games.

At the beginning of December 1997, he suffered a heart attack at his Doncaster home in the small village of Clifton, South Yorkshire and was rushed to hospital, but died two days before his 55th birthday. Just about every major figure from Scottish football, past and present, attended his funeral and there was citywide mourning in Leeds due to the extremely high esteem in which he is held by Leeds United fans.

Leeds cup hopes BURY-D!

Controversy in the first half saw Bury go into the break 2-1 up. Leeds gave home debuts to Da Costa and Constantine. After 8 minutes Leeds led through Constantine. He latched onto a clever through ball and showed good composure in front of goal with a good finish. De Vries who's joined Leeds on loan for a second time this season was close to making it 2-0 on 14 minutes. Leeds were on top and looking for a second but Bury hit back on the 25th minute. A corner by Brian Barry-Murphy was headed in by Ben Futcher despite David Pruttons best attempts to keep it out as the ball was adjudge to cross the line. Leeds immediately went for a second with Howson firing just over. Minutes later Bury took the lead through Andy Bishop who smashed the ball home. With half time approaching Leeds were reduced to ten men. Da Costa was shown a straight red after a challenge on Paul Scott.

Wise made a change at half time bringing Jonathan Douglas on for David Prutton. Ben Parker was next to try is luck for Leeds then De Vries had a shot blocked on the 58th minute. Leeds were dominating the game but the equalizer was not coming. On the 66th minute Wise then introduced Tresor Kandol to the attack. Leeds then went 4-2-3 and pressed the defence of Bury. Bury held on and won 2-1 making them the first team to win at Elland Road in eight months.

Dave Basset commented after the match "We started well and, got the goal but unfortunately we defended two corners poorly and they managed to score". Although Basset seemed dissapointed he mentioned he was happy with how the team played when going down to ten men.

FA cup draw

The winners of the game between Leeds v Hereford will play Hartlepool. The replay takes place on the 20th November. Steve Hodge and Cyril Regis did the draw that was shown on BBC One following Torquay United's impressive 4-1 victory against League One side Yeovil.

Wise: Were better than that

Wise was not satisfied with his sides performance on Friday night and went on to say "Were better than that". Hereford were the better attacking team in the 0-0 draw and went close to scoring several times. Hereford chief Graham Turner said Turner said: "John McCombe's overhead kick on another day goes in and Lionel Ainsworth's header if it goes either side of the keeper is a goal. We had the better chances although Leeds a lot of the ball". Wise admits his side were not at its best and said fatigue affected us. Wise said "We are a lot better than we (showed), but I will give them the benefit of the doubt after the fact that we have ended up in Carlisle, Bournemouth and now Hereford in the space of six days. It's been a long, long bit of travelling and has been hard work for them".

Lets hope Leeds can put this performance behind them and get an home win against Swindon on Saturday.

Hereford earn replay with good display

Hereford: Brown, Rose, McCombe, Broadhurst (Taylor 63), Threlfall, Ainsworth, Smith, Diagouraga, Easton, Robinson, Benjamin (Guinan 72).

Leeds: Ankergren, Marques, Huntington, Heath, Parker, Weston (Da Costa 72), Howson, Douglas, Carole (Clapham 90), Kandol (Constantine 83), Beckford.

Booked: Douglas, Parker (Leeds)
Attendance: 5924
Referee: A Bates.

Leeds marked their first appearance in the 1st round of the FA cup with a 0-0 draw against Hereford. Wise made several changes to his squad. Huntington, Parker, Weston and Howson replaced Richardson, Hughes, Prutton and Clapham. Leeds started brightly with Howson coming close while Trevor Benjamin threatened at the other end. Theo Robinson also tested Casper Ankergren early on. The game was played at great pace with Hereford putting most of the pressure on. Leeds then started to press and Seb carole caused problems with is pace. Leeds started to enjoy being in control of the game, Beckfords overhead kick didn't trouble the keeper. Jonathan Douglas was the next to try is luck with the keeper saving comfortably. Tresor Kandol had the last chance of the half after he latched onto a long ball but Brown saved with ease.

The second half started with the host coming close. Leeds replied instantly with Douglas and Carole coming close. On the hour mark Douglas picked up his fourth booking of the season. 10 Minutes later Parker also was booked for bringing down Robinson. Wise then made an attacking change by introducing Da Costa with Weston making way. With 10 minutes left Ankergren made a very good save by denying Ainsworths close range header. With minutes left Wise made his second change, Constantine replaced Kandol. In the dying minutes Hereford pressed and went for the winning goal but Leeds defended solidly.

The final score ended 0-0 so there will be a replay on Tuesday 20th November at Elland Road.

Leeds step into unknown terrority

The former Sheffield United and Wimbledon manager, who replaced Gus Poyet as Leeds' assistant-manager last week Dave Bassett will be giving the orders from the touchline on Friday night as Leeds United enter unknown terrority in the FA Cup. Dennis Wise is serving a three match touchline ban.

Leeds will compete in the first round for the first time in 82 years due to their League One status, and are also playing Hereford United for the first time. Hereford seem confident going into tomorrow nights game. Bulls Head Coach John Trewick said "I’m sure Leeds think they are a big club, and they fancy their chances. Let them worry about us, we’ve just got to take them on". Dennis Wise admits that the FA cup is important to the team. If they win on Friday night then a draw against a premiership club in the next round will benefit Leeds financial."It's an important cup for us, it's a money spinner," said Wise.The game as being selected for live TV coverage.

Hereford are unbeaten in their last three games after a 2-1 win against Mansfield on Tuesday night. Hereford like Leeds are doing well this season and they have got themselves into 2nd place in league two.

Leeds go marchin on

Leeds travelled to Bournemouth on Tuesday night for the first time in 17 years. Leeds were looking to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat at Dean Court. The traveling Leeds fans were expecting a good start and that's what they got. Four minutes in former cherry striker Tresor Kandol was released through on goal and his initial shot was poor but the Bournemouth goalkeeper Neil Moss spilled the ball and Kandol was able to tap in. It was a scrappy start to the game and the next chance fell for Leeds with Kandol heading over. Kuffour had the first real chance for Bournemouth with a hefted chip just landing the wrong side of the far post. The Cherries started to take control off the game and the well deserved equalizer then came. Karacan scored from long range with a stunning unstoppable effort. The cherries were lifted by the equalizer and had one blocked on the line.

Both sides came close at the start of the second half and it was the home team coming the closest. It came from a corner and all it needed was a touch but Alex pearce arrived a moment to late. Minutes later David Pruttons header was saved comfortably by the goalkeeper. Then Leeds regained the lead through Seb Carole. A nice one two finished with a brilliant strike. Sixty-two minutes in to the game Lee Bradbury won Bournemouth a free kick but seconds later shown a red card for using his elbow on Matt Heath. The home side found it difficult to brake through but did cause problems in the Leeds penalty area. With 5 minutes remaining Leeds wrapped up the points with Kandols 8th goal of the season.

The final score was 3-1 and Leeds proved it was just an off day Saturday evening when they played Carlisle.

Wise: Result Important

Leeds lost their unbeaten run of 13 games at the hands of Carlisle. Leeds were beaten 3-1 on Saturday evening at Brunton park. Wise as told his lads he wants his lads to bounce back immediately after the 3-1 defeat. Wise said 'I want to get a result as soon as we can, and I don't want this to go for too long' Wise also went on to say, 'It's an important game against Bournemouth, and it's going to be a difficult one'.

Both teams are likely to name unchanged sides. The Cherries climbed off the bottom of the table Saturday evening with are superb away win at Bristol City. They will look to carry on were they left off on Saturday and look to move out of the relegation zone with a home win. With playing seven home games and just picking up the two points it looks very unlikely for an home victory.

Bristol Rovers 0-2 Bournemouth

Leeds United opponents for Tuesday are Bournemouth. Bournemouth beat Bristol Rovers 2-0 to move off the bottom of the table. Bournemouth sit in the relegation zone despite winning away on Saturday.Debutant James Henry struck late in both half's to secure the win. Bournemouth dominated the game start to finish and Rovers rarely threatened the Cherries goal. Leeds travel to Bournemouth on Tuesday coming of a back of a 3-1 defeat. Leeds will try and bounce back from that defeat and go all out to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday.

Carlisle go top as leeds taste defeat for first time this season

Leeds United tasted defeat for the first time this season. Their 13 match unbeaten run came to a end as Carlisle triumphed 3-1 at Brunton Park. The final scoreline didn't reflect how the game was played. Leeds dominated most of the first half and deservedly led at the break through a Jermaine Beckford tap in. This was is 8th goal of the season coming in the 28th minute. Beckford nearly made it two towards the end of the first half with a dipping shot from 20 yards out which narrowly went over.

Carlisle livened up in the second half. They struck on the hour mark through a trademark strike from Simon Hackney. Minutes later Joe Garner sent Brunton Park into raptures with a headed goal. With 15 minutes remaining Wise went for the equalizer by introducing Leon Constantine and Filipe Da Costa replacing David Pruton and Seb Carole. Leeds threw all they had at Carlisle but the home sides defending was solid. Leeds strugeled to find the equalizer and Filipe Da Costa had Leeds final chance but struke wide of the mark. Carlisle then hit Leeds on the counter attack and found a third through Mark Bridge-Wilkinson.

Although Leeds was defeated they shouldn't feel to disheartened as they were the better team and they never stoped working. Leeds can be proud of the progress made this season winning 11 drawn 2 and just losing the one.