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Doncaster promoted to Championship

Doncaster won the battle of Yorkshire this afternoon beating Leeds United 1-0 in the League One play-off to gain promotion to the Championship. The one goal just after half time from striker James Hayter was enought to seal victory.

Leeds huffed and puffed but they were unable to get past the impressive Sullivan in the Doncaster goal. The nearest Leeds games was a shit from Beckford which was easily saved by Sullivan. Really Doncaster should have taken the lead earlier and gone on to score more.

Similar to Hull who were promoted to the top flight yesterday Doncaster have risen through the leaves. It was only four seasons ago they were playing in the conference. The League Two final takes place tomorrow between Stockport and Rochdale.

Leeds secure final place

Leeds United continued their amazing season beating Carlisle last night to grab a place in the League Two play-off final. A last gasp goal from Jonathan Howson secured a 2-0 win on the night go progress 3-2 on aggregate. The goal in 90th minute was Howson’s second of the game after his first ten minutes into the match had put the tie level.

Carlisle had taken a 2-1 lead into the second leg at home and with a crowd of 12,873 but they were not good enough to keep the lead. Howson, 19, gave the away side the lead driving the ball home from a Dougie Freedman cross.

It seemed that the game was going to go into extra time, but Howson’s third of the season, a low shot into the bottom corner sealed the win and a place at Wembley. Leeds will face either Doncaster or Southend who play tonight after a first leg score of 0-0.

Westlake to remain a Seagull

League One giants Leeds United have given rivals Brighton permission to extend the loan of Ian Westlake until the end of the season.

Westlake,24 was due to return to Elland Road after this weekend’s match with Port Vale but he now remains free to stay on the south coast a little longer.

Spekaing to Sky Sports, Dean Wikins stated –

“Ian has shown he brings balance to the side, for the obvious reason of being left-footed, but he also brings an enthusiasm and a personality which fills in well with the club.”

It has also been disclosed that should the Seagulls make the League One play offs, then he would be eligible to play, although not against his parent club should Leeds also achieve a top six position.

Leeds close in on play off positions

The most unlikely of promotions is still on the cards today after Leeds United left South Yorkshire with maximum points against rivals Doncaster Rovers.

United were deducted fifteen points at the start of the season and just so survive in League
One would have been a monumental achievement. Yet the Elland Road outfit now find themselves back in the play off spots after this hard fought victory.

The home side bossed much of the game with visiting keeper Casper Ankergren making a string of fine saves to keep his side in it.

Yet the game was ultimately won in the twentieth minute was Alan Sheehan’s outstanding free kick left former Wimbledon keeper Neil Sullivan with no chance.

There is still some debate whether or not the initial fifteen point penalty will stand, but at the moment Gary McAllister’s side are proving that this could well be irrelevant.

Lonely Leeds get our Support!

Leeds United have been left to fight their battle with the Football League alone after Barnsley rescinded their support.
The BBC has learnt that Tykes Chairman Gordon Shepherd has written to the League stating that he wanted no part of the legal battle following the deduction of 15 points from the Yorkshire outfit.
Mr Shepherd, who has been in and out of the club for some time due to illness is thought to have not fully understood the predicament which his club was in and immediately acted to repeal any support which may have previously been shown to Leeds United.
Leeds were docked 15 points for entering administration which is unquestionably harsh and one must ask whether if this had been any other club whether the sentence would have been so harsh!
Winning is Everything supports the Leeds United case and suggests that this is yet another example of the FA wielding the big stick whilst avoiding more pressing issues which are affecting the game.

Wise move for Newcastle

Winning is Everything understands that Leeds United boss Dennis Wise is set to be offered a coaching role at Newcastle.

The move comes days after Geordie hero Alan Shearer allegedly declined a move back to St James’ Park as Keegan’s number two.

The former Chelsea midfielder played for England under Keegan and has certainly boosted his managerial credentials by firing Leeds into automatic promotion contention despite having a fifteen point deduction imposed on them at the start of the season.

Despite the strong suggestions that Wise is on his way out of Elland Road, Leeds United have made no comment with regard to what they deem as pure “speculation”.

However, should Wise depart for Geordieland the Managerial hot seat at the Yorkshire giants will certainly arouse much interest. Should his rumoured move to Southampton fall through then Paul Ince will no doubt be in contention as he seems to be linked with every job in the country at the moment!

Leeds still marching on

Leeds United are still marching on with another win in League One, Last night they took all three points beating Crewe 1-0 away. A Jermaine Beckford goal in the first half was enough to secure all three points, the goal was Beckford’s 16th of the season which has once again ignited interest from other clubs, Derby being one.

Leeds who were docked 15 points at the start of the season for going into administration and then being dirty’ have fought there way to 3rd in the table on 43 points, 4 points off Swansea who are top of the pile.

The disadvantage has sparked a new chant for the Elland Road faithful.

15 points,
Who gives a f*ck,
We’re super Leeds,
An we’re going up…

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