Middlesbrough - 8th April - 24/25

April 9, 2025

Middlesbrough v Leeds United

Tuesday 8th April 2025 - The Riverside Stadium

2024/25 Season


After an emotional week where our scores haven’t been at the forefront of my mind, I’d felt more upbeat today as we headed to the game. Thank you for the support and for caring because that means such a lot to me. I’d decided to go to Don Revie’s statue when I got to Elland Road as I wanted him to give some inspiration to the team. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I said it wasn’t over yet and we still stood a chance. Well, we got behind the team and we got that hard worked for three points. It was harder that it needed to be as we had two perfectly good goals disallowed but well done to the lads for the victory.


Team: Darlow, Ampadu, James, Rodon, Firpo, Bogle, Piroe, Aaronson, Tanaka, Gruev, Solomon.

Subs: Gnonto for Solomon (68), Byram for Firpo (68), Schmidt for James (injured possible hamstring 73), Bamford for Piroe (73), Guilavogui for Aaronson (90+1).

Subs not used: Meslier, Ramazani, Joseph, Wöber.


Leeds won the game 1-0 with James scoring (2).


Attendance: 28,729, 2,622 Leeds fans.

Referee: Andrew Kitchen.

Booked: Byram.


Leeds got off to a fantastic start after Firpo then Solomon passed the ball for James using his pace to get in front of the defence to put the ball into the net. Just what we all needed to settle any nerves. Boro had a goal disallowed when their player ended up with just Darlow to beat but he was miles offside. We kept attacking, which is the best form of defence, as Tanaka put the ball into the net from close range to take a bigger lead only to see that chalked off for offside. We started getting messages from people telling us it was onside and should have been allowed. That was typical as it would have dented Boro’s attacking in my opinion. As it was, we ended up going into the break with the one goal lead.


The second half James was prominent in taking the ball forward, his pace caused all sorts of issues for Boro, and he was also my man of the match. Piroe had a shot saved by their keeper as Boro tried to get back into the game. They got into good positions but luckily for us, they’d mostly left their shooting boots in the dressing room although Darlow made a couple of good saves. We really came under the cosh then as Boro constantly attacked us putting us under severe pressure and we needed to change things as far as I was concerned. It wasn’t much longer before we did make the change then five minutes later Bamford came on making his 200th appearance for us. We ran straight up to the other end out of defence with Schmidt passing to Gnonto. With a great ball into the box for Bamford, he put the ball into the net as we started to celebrate only to see this one chalked off for offside again. We were indignant that it wasn’t offside and once again we were proved right when we got messages again saying it should have been allowed. The disallowed goals would have taken all the pressure off us but as there was only one goal between is, we had to battle hard until the final whistle blew. It was very nervy as Boro came close a few times but thankfully, we saw the game out for a very important win which took us back to the top of the table as Burnley drew and Sheffield United lost.


Swings and roundabouts, ups and downs, it will never be easy supporting Leeds but, keep the faith, get behind the lads and make Elland Road a cauldron of noise on Saturday as we have another 12.30 kick off for the visit of Preston.



 See you there, LUFC- Marching on Together!

After game celebrations Bristol City H 28.4.25

April 29, 2025
After Game Celebrations Monday 28th April 2025 - Elland Road 2024/25 Season What a night and it wasn’t finished there because at the final whistle, the fans carried on singing as the team came out to celebrate being promoted to the Premier League. This is how to celebrate as we stayed for a good hour after the end of the game enjoying the atmosphere and the moment and what a moment it was. This was the night that we were robbed of when we were promoted under Bielsa, and it shows how much we relished the chance to celebrate in style tonight. We even wore the microphone out at the end of the game! It still feels quite surreal that we have been promoted when we had two games still left to play. With one game left, we are back in pole position at the top of the league. I want nothing more than to get 100 points and win the league at Plymouth at the weekend. With both us and Burnley on 97 points it will go to the wire but make us even prouder Leeds by staying at the top.

Alexis mascot & fans Bristol City H 28.4.25

April 29, 2025
Leeds United v Bristol City Monday 28th April 2025 - Elland Road 2024/25 Season First of all, I want to thank Leeds United and Joe Rodon for giving my granddaughter Alexis an amazing experience as a mascot tonight. Coming out to the sight of scarves waving all around the ground that had been donated by the club plus the tremendous noise of us singing Marching on Together is a moment she will never forget. After the last year we have had as a family culminating in my husband’s death and the subsequent grieving for him, I don’t think I can underestimate what this evening has meant to us all. Alexis was like a giddy kipper especially as she hadn’t got too much sleep last night as she was so excited. We headed to the ground very early to ensure we didn’t have any traffic issues. Luckily, we arrived in good time and after waiting with her at the West Stand main entrance, my granddaughter Hannah and I then headed into the ground although separately. I can’t remember the last game I’ve been into a home game so early, but it gave me a chance to catch up with other fans before kick-off. It was a proud moment seeing Alexis come on to the pitch with Rodon. A big thank you to everyone who told me they appreciate my posts today because as always they are gratefully received which makes it worth doing.

Bristol City- 28th April - 24/25

April 29, 2025
Leeds United v Bristol City Monday 28th April 2025 - Elland Road 2024/25 Season That'll teach me to take so many photos last night as it's taken until 9am to whittle them down. All photos will be on my website very shortly where I share my love of Leeds United with fans around the world. First of all, I want to thank Leeds United and Joe Rodon for giving my granddaughter Alexis an amazing experience as a mascot tonight. After the last year we have had as a family culminating in my husband’s death and the subsequent grieving for him, I don’t think I can underestimate what this evening has meant to us all. Team: Darlow, Ampadu, Rodon, Bogle, Gruev, Tanaka, Piroe, Gnonto, Solomon, Aaronson, Firpo. Subs: Bamford for Piroe (81), Ramazani for Gnonto (81), Joseph for Aaronson (86), Guilavogui for Tanaka (86), Byram for Firpo (89). Subs not used: Meslier, Gray, Cairns, Wöber. Leeds won the game 4-0 with Tanaka (21), Gnonto (55) and a Ramazani brace (82, 90) making it a convincing win. Attendance: 36,310. Approximately 1,900 Bristol fans. Referee: James Bell, Booked: Tanaka. Leeds started off well attacking the South Stand and could have taken the lead three times in the opening minutes. Their keeper made a couple of good saves then from a corner we caused problems in their area before Solomon sent a great cross into the box for Tanaka to put the ball into the net. Having had a goal by Solomon disallowed for offside shortly before (replays later showed this was a correct call), it was nothing more than Leeds deserved. When Solomon was put through again, their keeper managed to sit on the ball and catch it at the second attempt to prevent us taking a greater lead. From a corner, Tanaka headed into the side netting but despite al the pressure we went into the break with only the one goal in front. There was a great atmosphere below the stands and luckily it was only a beach ball that hit me in the face as someone said I should have headed it. At least it created a laugh. The second half saw Leeds batter their goal, but they somehow survived the onslaught when first Firpo then Gnonto were denied a goal and Bogle saw his shot hit the post and bounce back. Leeds saw a fantastic pass out of defence from Piroe that went straight into the path of Gnonto who ran forwards and put the ball into the net to increase our lead. Ramazani had only been on the pitch for a couple of minutes after replacing Gnonto, as another attack saw Bamford win the ball and set Firpo up to send a perfect pass into the centre for Ramazani to score. Now there was no way back for Bristol. To be honest there was only one time in the first half when Darlow did a kamikaze run off his line that Bristol came near, but we were able to thwart the attack. We hadn’t finished though as another perfect pass from Gruev set Ramazani on his way to score a second goal on the night and be the crowning glory which he celebrated with a somersault and back flip.  See you on Saturday for the last game of the season. LUFC – Marching on Together!
Show More