Leagues 1 & 2 Discussion Thread 2008/9

[johntheclaret]

**** have 2 games in hand so we arent certainties for p/o's yet. Hope we get in there and make an impact.

I watched Leeds for the first time in a few years the other night against Leicester. Sodje looked really solid in defence. Was a shame i didnt get to see Beckford in action. Hopefully he is fit and firing for the next month or so.

That was a quick change. Hope i didnt offend anyone

Wat you talkin about Willis

[Pidge]

The whole Sc...unthorpe being changed to **** soo very very quickly.

[johntheclaret]

The whole Sc...unthorpe being changed to **** soo very very quickly.

As we used to sing down at the Turf..............who put the c*** in Scun.thorpe lol

[Pidge]

The whole Sc...unthorpe being changed to **** soo very very quickly.

As we used to sing down at the Turf..............who put the c*** in Scun.thorpe lol

haha. gotta love it.

[johntheclaret]

The whole Sc...unthorpe being changed to **** soo very very quickly.

As we used to sing down at the Turf..............who put the c*** in Scun.thorpe lol

haha. gotta love it.

You shoulda heard what we used to sing about Leeds

[Pidge]

The whole Sc...unthorpe being changed to **** soo very very quickly.

As we used to sing down at the Turf..............who put the c*** in Scun.thorpe lol

haha. gotta love it.

You shoulda heard what we used to sing about Leeds

Does everyone hate Leeds or something? Jeez

[drebin]

Big, big result for the Foxes, should just about see them home this year. the only question is will they make it back as champs or just promotion.

As for Leeds, it look like they might have to settle for a p/o spot, but with their current form and a huge fan base shouting them on, they have a better then even chance of joining the Foxes in the CCC in my opinion.

shame the Clarets won't be there to take them on next year

We are 7 points clear on top - would be Criminal not to go up as Champs now, considering we have dominated the League all season, been on top since the start of November and seen off challenges from the MK Dons, Millwall and Peterborough at various stages of the season.

Leeds should have an advantage come playoffs but that didn't help them last season!

[Pidge]

Big, big result for the Foxes, should just about see them home this year. the only question is will they make it back as champs or just promotion.

As for Leeds, it look like they might have to settle for a p/o spot, but with their current form and a huge fan base shouting them on, they have a better then even chance of joining the Foxes in the CCC in my opinion.

shame the Clarets won't be there to take them on next year

We are 7 points clear on top - would be Criminal not to go up as Champs now, considering we have dominated the League all season, been on top since the start of November and seen off challenges from the MK Dons, Millwall and Peterborough at various stages of the season.

Leeds should have an advantage come playoffs but that didn't help them last season!

What advantage was that?

[drebin]

Big club, big vocal support - didn't get them across the line last year in the playoffs (or did you fall asleep for that bit of the season???):shock: However Leeds did remarkably well to finish where they did last year considering they were -15 down before a ball was kicked in anger.

[Pidge]

Big club, big vocal support - didn't get them across the line last year in the playoffs (or did you fall asleep for that bit of the season???):shock: However Leeds did remarkably well to finish where they did last year considering they were -15 down before a ball was kicked in anger.

The huge support is a factor. It could work for us, but then again it could be alot of pressure for the players in the big games. It was a remarkable effort last season. IIRC we would have finished 2nd if our 15 points were re-instated.

Of course i was watching last season. Listened to the final on the radio. Lost 1-0.

[drebin]

LEICESTER CITY 2 - Southend 0

The Mighty Foxes - League 1 Champions!!! You **** beauty!!!

1 year in exile and the nightmare is over!!!

[johntheclaret]

LEICESTER CITY 2 - Southend 0

The Mighty Foxes - League 1 Champions!!! You **** beauty!!!

1 year in exile and the nightmare is over!!!

You must be pretty chuffed there Drebin. And Cheltenham Town have gone the other way.

[Dirko]

Woot ! Woot !

Burton Albion, the mighty Brewers are into League 2. What a near disaster though. Last 6 games saw them lose 5 and only win 1 !

They get automatic promotion by 2 points !!

[Pidge]

Leeds snatched 4th spot as Millwall slipped up. This means Leeds will play Millwall in the playoffs. 1 question. Because Leeds claimed 4th spot, doesnt that give them the right to a second leg home match? Because IIRC Leeds play the first leg at home this Saturday night.
Also, is there any chance it will be on TV here?

[heater31]

I noticed in today's advertiser that Exeter City snatched 2nd spot in league 2 and promotion to league 1. Their 2nd straight promotion after getting through the play-offs of the level below (whatever it is called these days).

Now if IIRC the Grecians dropped out of the Football League in 2003 and had some massive debts. They are now a supporter owned club and got lucky with the FA Cup draw in getting an away tie with Man U earning a nil all draw and another return leg with the away gate takings and other revenue from the replay went a long way to getting the bank balance in order. They are now the highest supporter owned club in the FL

[fuzz]

Leeds snatched 4th spot as Millwall slipped up. This means Leeds will play Millwall in the playoffs. 1 question. Because Leeds claimed 4th spot, doesnt that give them the right to a second leg home match? Because IIRC Leeds play the first leg at home this Saturday night.
Also, is there any chance it will be on TV here?

At this stage the playoff semi's will not be shown on TV in Australia but I have been advised that Foxsports will be showing the League One Final Live, so hopefully Leeds make it.

[Pidge]

Leeds snatched 4th spot as Millwall slipped up. This means Leeds will play Millwall in the playoffs. 1 question. Because Leeds claimed 4th spot, doesnt that give them the right to a second leg home match? Because IIRC Leeds play the first leg at home this Saturday night.
Also, is there any chance it will be on TV here?

At this stage the playoff semi's will not be shown on TV in Australia but I have been advised that Foxsports will be showing the League One Final Live, so hopefully Leeds make it.

Thanks for the confirmation. If they make the final i plan to hit town to watch it. CMON LEEDS!!!

[johntheclaret]

Leeds V Millwall

A crews delight ????? The fuzz seem to think so

Thanks to the Daily Mail

Police on alert for Millwall's clash against Leeds as fans are warned to stay out of trouble

Four hundred police officers will be on duty tomorrow to make sure Millwall’s play-off match with Leeds is not wrecked by violence.

The Met has been collaborating with the club, British Transport Police and West
Yorkshire Police to ensure they have a ring of steel around The Den.

Officers are determined not to have a repeat of the riot in 2002 after Millwall’s Division One play-off defeat by Birmingham. Back then, around 1,500 fans are thought to have clashed outside the ground and 47 officers were injured.

For tomorrow’s play-off clash, the club have limited Leeds to just 1,000 tickets, while the home supporters have been allocated 13,000 seats.

Superintendent Peter Vincent of the Metropolitan Police said: 'Our message to fans is simple; if you’re coming to enjoy the game safely and legally, we will endeavour to help you do that. If you intend to cause trouble, your efforts will be thwarted.'

Millwall’s safety officer Ken Chapman added: 'We have worked very hard with the
police and local community to ensure it’s a trouble-free day.

'We know there are people out there who want to cause problems but we have a duty
to try to stop them. Things have progressed since we last played in the play-offs.'

[johntheclaret]

Not good news Pidge.

Thanks to the Daily Mail

EXCLUSIVE: Villa, Everton and Wigan on alert as £10m Delph is set to leave Leeds

Fabian Delph is set to spark a £10 million bidding war for his signature after he revealed to his teammates that he will leave Leeds this summer - even if they are promoted. The news is set to alert Aston Villa, Everton and Wigan who have all expressed an interest in the 19-year-old England Under 21 midfielder.