Sheffield United - 18th October - 24/25

October 19, 2024

Leeds United v Sheffield United

Friday 18th October 2024 - Elland Road, Leeds

2024/25 Season


First of all, before I start my blog, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has taken the time to send love and support to my family and I after my husband Phillip’s death from cancer last Sunday. We have been overwhelmed but knowing our Leeds United family as we do, this is them at their best. It’s been an emotionally tough and challenging time for us all over the last few months, but Phillip got his wish to die at home with us by his side. He is at peace now and no longer in pain. We will be having a celebration of his life with his ashes as he didn’t want a funeral, and I will share those details with those who want to attend shortly. We’ve also just received the great news that my baby granddaughter Pippa has just got out of hospital too, after being admitted again a couple of days ago due to RSV. We are in dire need of some respite as a family especially as my legs could hardly carry me this morning. The greatest therapy was being at Elland Road tonight amongst out fans, to see a great win.


Team: Meslier, Struijk, Rodon, Firpo, Bogle, Tanaka, Piroe, Gnonto, Aaronson, Rothwell, Ramazani

Subs: Solomon for Gnonto (68), James for Aaronson (68), Joseph for Ramazani (79), Byram for Firpo (90), Bamford for Piroe (90)

Subs not used: Darlow, Schmidt, Debayo, Crew


Leeds won the game 2-0 with goals from Struijk (69), Joseph (90)


Attendance: 36,695, approx. 2,900 Sheffield United fans

Referee: Lewis Smith

Booked: Firpo


My mothering instincts kicked in when the turnstile next to me malfunctioned with a man still outside the ground but his small son in tears already in the ground. I got through on my side and stayed with the boy until they let his dad into the ground through the gates after common sense took over. Lewis although distraught was very brave once he knew he wasn’t on his own and was reunited with his dad a few minutes later thankfully. After not seeing or hearing anything regarding the team after the international break I could only go to the game with an open mind and judge things on what I saw. There was a minute’s applause for a Sheffield United player, George Baldock who died recently. I took the opportunity to take on board my own poignant memories during this time before heading to my seat.


Sheffield started the game the stronger of the two sides, but it didn’t take long before Leeds got into their stride. We started to put together some good moves and Tanaka put his body on the line when he came under pressure. He started to build up a good relationship with Rothwell in midfield which was good to see. Ramazani had a shot saved by their keeper which was our best chance of the half.

We stayed in the stand at half time to see Lucas Radebe come out onto the pitch. It was disappointing to see the sprinklers put on before he left the pitch so we couldn’t see him properly. At least I managed to get a selfie with him yesterday at the Leeds United Supporters Trust meeting.


The second half saw Sheffield start on the attack again, but Leeds took charge very quickly as they continued to attack towards the Kop. We won a corner and Farke made a double substitution with instant results. Rothwell took the corner as Struijk met the ball in the middle of the box hitting a sweet strike into the top of the goal to take the lead. A great through ball from Piroe saw Joseph get in front of the defender and sheer persistence saw him put the ball into the net in injury time to give us a second goal. That put the game beyond Sheffield as Leeds took the three points and the win.


I thought we played very well tonight with some good football and didn’t really look under too much pressure. Thank you, Leeds, and that win was for you Phillip. See you on Tuesday for the Watford game.


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!
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