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The Cider Army on tour! 🍎 we will again be cheered on by an impressive away following in Yorkshire!

Match preview from the OS: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/match-preview-leeds-united/

Following TCs late and hugely influential introduction on Wednesday against Rotherham NP was keen to point out that Conway will not be rushed back into the team as a starter. “He’s on his way to being back, he arrived tonight with two great finishes. But, for people who might be clamouring for him to start, I’m afraid they’ll be disappointed.”

Meanwhile Leeds are likely to be without Jamie Shackleton and Jaidon Anthony who are both injured.

Their three year stay in the top flight came to an end in May when the lost at home 4-1 against Spurs, they conceded 78 goals in their relegation season and ended on 31 points. This Guardian article captures the essence: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/may/28/premier-league-leeds-sam-allardyce-relegation

Don’t look now if you are of a nervous disposition… the last fifteen encounters between us have resulted in 13 City defeats, one draw and just one win.

Big Sam left at the beginning of June: https://www.extratime.com/articles/30645/allardyce-bids-farewell-to-leeds-united-following-end-of-season-departure/

They appointed former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke on 4 July as their manager on a four-year deal. The 46-year-old German spent four years with the Canaries and twice led them to promotion to the Premier League.

They signed Wales international Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea on a four-year deal for a reported £7m fee plus add-ons. The 22-year-old defender played just 12 games for the Blues following his move from Exeter City in July 2017.

Also signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow from Newcastle on a three-year deal until 2026. The 32-year-old arrived at Elland Road for an undisclosed fee after nine years on the books at St James' Park.

They re-signed defender Sam Byram on a one-year deal after a successful trial. The 29-year-old was a free agent after being released by Norwich at the end of last season.

They also added Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old Wales international has made 15 league appearances for Spurs since joining from Swansea in October 2020.

Everton signed winger Jack Harrison from them on a season-long loan.

In late August they signed striker Joel Piroe from Swansea City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, which is believed to be more than £10m. Piroe, 24, had been linked with a host of clubs having scored 46 goals in 96 Swansea appearances.

Djed Spence was added from Tottenham Hotspur. The full-back moved to Elland Road on a season-long loan deal, becoming the club’s sixth summer arrival.

On deadline day they signed Bulgaria midfielder Ilia Gruev from German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee. Along with Glen Kamara for an undisclosed fee. Finland international Kamara, 27,  penned a four-year deal at Elland Road to become the club's eighth addition of the window.

Also on deadline day Bournemouth signed winger Luis Sinisterra on a season-long loan from them as part of a deal which saw Jaidon Anthony join the Whites for the remainder of the campaign.

If you fancy a stadium tour, take a look here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186411-d211830-Reviews-Leeds_United_F_C_Stadium-Leeds_West_Yorkshire_England.html

Our head-to-head record is hopeless (@Pongo88 won’t be at all surprised)!

Won: 8

Lost: 25

Drawn: 9

On Wednesday evening they hosted QPR, it finished 1-0, they currently sit in sixth  place on 16 points, just a point better off than us.

Who else was there for our famous win  back in February 1974? 

Those of us of a certain vintage will likely have fond memories of two ex-Leeds players who played for and managed us.

Joe Jordan finished his playing career with us playing 57 times and scoring 8. before moving  into management. His first job was with us which saw the club reach the semi-finals of the League cup. He managed the club from March 1988 to September 1990, for 134 games. During this time, he initially struggled in his first season in charge, but following a number of key signings – most notably Bob Taylor, from Leeds – he took City to promotion in the 1989–90 season, finishing second behind - Bristol Rovers. He returned for a second spell, when he managed the club from November 1994 to March 1997 for another 130 games.

The late Terry Cooper played for us between 1978 and 1980 he then managed us from 82-88 (initially as player manager) following our consecutive relegations from the 1st to 4th divisions. Within two seasons, promotion to the Third Division was achieved with a fourth-place finish in 1983–84. Two years later he led the club to their first Wembley visit, winning the Associate Members' Cup Final aka the Freight Rover Trophy 3-0 against Bolton Wanderers in 1986: https://youtu.be/serQSVLwALs?si=95LII2czAlVnDsYJ

Played for both teams:

John Shaw

The Scottish shot-stopper made two appearances for Leeds United during his time with the club in the 1970s, both in the UEFA Cup against Lierse SK and Hibernian. Shaw made the move to Bristol City in 1974 and remained with the Robins for the next 11 years of his career. He racked up 295 appearances with the club and later joined fellow ‘West Country’ side Exeter City in the mid 1980s. 

Luke Ayling

Ayling signed for Bristol City from Yeovil Town in the summer of 2014 and achieved promotion to the Championship in his first season with the club. After 95 games and four goals, he made the switch to Leeds United in 2016 reportedly for £200,000 and has remained with the club ever since. The full-back was part of the LUFC side who gained promotion to the Premier League in 2020 and, so far, has 262 appearances to his name and 11 goals for the Whites.

Terry Cooper

Cooper rose through the ranks at Leeds United in the 1960s and witnessed LUFC’s transformation under Don Revie. He netted the winning goal for the White’s first ever major trophy, scoring against Arsenal in the 1968 League Cup final. Cooper also made all 20 of his England appearances during his time with Leeds. Bristol City signed the full-back in 1978 from Middlesbrough but only made 11 appearances. Spells with Bristol Rovers and Doncaster soon followed before the Robins re-signed him in 1982 as a player-manager. He made a further 60 appearances before taking on the manager role full-time.

Norman Hunter
The Leeds United legend made 726 appearances for LUFC, a feat only bettered by Jack Charlton (773), Billy Bremner (772) and Paul Reaney (749). Hunter won the Second Division, First Division twice, FA Cup, League Cup, Charity Shield and the first ever PFA Players’ Player of the Year award during his 14 years in Yorkshire. He directly joined Bristol City from Leeds in October 1976 and remained with the Robins for three years, making 122 appearances in all competitions.

David Rennie

In 1986, the Scottish defender signed for Leeds from Leicester City and was heavily involved in the first team during his three years with the Whites. Rennie went on to play in 119 games and score nine goals before departing for a move to the West Country with Bristol City. Between 1989 and 1992, he scored eight goals in 104 league appearances for the Robins before Birmingham City secured his signature.

Gary Hamson

Hamson played in both the First and Second Division with Leeds United from 1979 to 1986. During this time, the midfielder played 152 times and scored nine goals. The majority of his appearances came under manager Eddie Gray. He dropped down into the Third Division to sign for Bristol City in the summer of 1987 where Terry Cooper was the man in charge of the Robins. He spent five months with the club and scored two goals in 12 games before signing for Port Vale.

Jimmy Mann

Mann began his career at Leeds United but after only making five appearances, he joined Bristol City in 1974 where he became a club icon and one of the ‘Ashton Gate Eight’ after his departure. Overall, between 1974 and 1982, he played on 283 occasions and netted 43 goals for the Robins.

Neil Kilkenny
The Australian international made the move from Birmingham City to Leeds United ahead of the 2008/09 campaign and was part of the 2009/10 squad who achieved promotion back to the Championship. Over the course of three and half seasons, he made 144 appearances and scored 11 goals before moving on to join Bristol City in 2011. He went on to play 72 times for the Robins before leaving for Preston North End in 2014.

Carl Shutt

The striker was snapped up by Bristol City from Sheffield Wednesday in 1987 where he had two relatively successful seasons with the Robins. He scored 10 goals in 46 games for the club and later joined Leeds United in 1989 as part of a swap deal with Bob Taylor. He netted a hat-trick on his debut for the club and won the 1992 First Division. He left the club in 1993 after scoring 24 goals and playing 106 games for the Whites.

Ian Baird
Baird had two spells with Leeds in the 1980s, the first came in March 1985 when he signed from Southampton for £75,000. 33 goals and 85 games later, Baird signed for Portsmouth but re-signed for LUFC in March 1988, less than a full season on the south coast. He added an additional 17 goals and 77 games to his tally and departed the Yorkshire side in 1990. Three years later, Bristol City secured Baird’s signature. He netted 11 times in 57 games for the Robins and left the club in 1995.

Lee Trundle

The journeyman forward was snapped up by Bristol City from Swansea in 2007 after making a name for himself in the lower tiers of English football. He was heavily involved during his first season with the Robins but was sent out on loan to Leeds United during the 2008/09 campaign where he scored one goal in 10 appearances for the Whites. He departed Bristol City in 2010 with 62 games and eight goals to his name.

Officials. Referee: Keith Stroud . Assistants: Graham Kane and Bhupinder Singh Gill. Fourth official: Leigh Doughty.

Pubs

The Old Peacock, https://www.theoldpeacock.co.uk/about, 251 Elland Road

Howard’s Bar, Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES

The oldest pub in Leeds is Whitelocks https://whitelocksleeds.com, Turks Head Yard,Leeds, LS1 6HB. Classic Victorian pub full of character (if a little worn around the edges); long narrow bar with fine tiled counter, grand mirrors, mahogany and glass screens, heavy copper-topped tables and red leather seating, coal fire, five well kept regional ales, real ciders and enjoyable food; children welcome, tables in narrow courtyard, open (and food) all day, can get crowded at lunchtime. About a 10 minute drive from the ground.

Bit dated but here’s a few others to consider: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/restaurants-bars/leeds-united-bars-pubs-matchday-15042339

Best fish and chips nearby the ground is to be found at Graveley’s, 261 Elland Road, Leeds LS11 8TU  https://graveleys.co.uk here’s the menu: https://graveleys.co.uk/menu/

About a 25 minute drive from the ground is this, https://www.theskyliner.co.uk/, the Skyliner claims to be the best chippie in Leeds.

 Over to you @BigTone.

 

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Hi folks 

As I posted on the Post Hull thoughts thread in August, I was impressed with Bristol City performance at Hull, you deserved all three points imo! I thought Pring, Naismith & Knight stood out in that game.

I see only a point divides Leeds & Bristol City in the table. Are you playing well of late?

I'm expecting the robins having more to offer than our two previous home opponents Watford & QPR on Saturday. Naturally I'm hoping for three points but, I'm unconvinced we'll get them, even though Bristol City's record isn't good against Leeds, the result could go either way, that's the championship for you!

 

 

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2 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

The Cider Army on tour! 🍎 we will again be cheered on by an impressive away following in Yorkshire!

Match preview from the OS: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/match-preview-leeds-united/

Following TCs late and hugely influential introduction on Wednesday against Rotherham NP was keen to point out that Conway will not be rushed back into the team as a starter. “He’s on his way to being back, he arrived tonight with two great finishes. But, for people who might be clamouring for him to start, I’m afraid they’ll be disappointed.”

Meanwhile Leeds are likely to be without Jamie Shackleton and Jaidon Anthony who are both injured.

Their three year stay in the top flight came to an end in May when the lost at home 4-1 against Spurs, they conceded 78 goals in their relegation season and ended on 31 points. This Guardian article captures the essence: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/may/28/premier-league-leeds-sam-allardyce-relegation

Don’t look now if you are of a nervous disposition… the last fifteen encounters between us have resulted in 13 City defeats, one draw and just one win.

Big Sam left at the beginning of June: https://www.extratime.com/articles/30645/allardyce-bids-farewell-to-leeds-united-following-end-of-season-departure/

They appointed former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke on 4 July as their manager on a four-year deal. The 46-year-old German spent four years with the Canaries and twice led them to promotion to the Premier League.

They signed Wales international Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea on a four-year deal for a reported £7m fee plus add-ons. The 22-year-old defender played just 12 games for the Blues following his move from Exeter City in July 2017.

Also signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow from Newcastle on a three-year deal until 2026. The 32-year-old arrived at Elland Road for an undisclosed fee after nine years on the books at St James' Park.

They re-signed defender Sam Byram on a one-year deal after a successful trial. The 29-year-old was a free agent after being released by Norwich at the end of last season.

They also added Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old Wales international has made 15 league appearances for Spurs since joining from Swansea in October 2020.

Everton signed winger Jack Harrison from them on a season-long loan.

In late August they signed striker Joel Piroe from Swansea City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, which is believed to be more than £10m. Piroe, 24, had been linked with a host of clubs having scored 46 goals in 96 Swansea appearances.

Djed Spence was added from Tottenham Hotspur. The full-back moved to Elland Road on a season-long loan deal, becoming the club’s sixth summer arrival.

On deadline day they signed Bulgaria midfielder Ilia Gruev from German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee. Along with Glen Kamara for an undisclosed fee. Finland international Kamara, 27,  penned a four-year deal at Elland Road to become the club's eighth addition of the window.

Also on deadline day Bournemouth signed winger Luis Sinisterra on a season-long loan from them as part of a deal which saw Jaidon Anthony join the Whites for the remainder of the campaign.

If you fancy a stadium tour, take a look here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186411-d211830-Reviews-Leeds_United_F_C_Stadium-Leeds_West_Yorkshire_England.html

Our head-to-head record is hopeless (@Pongo88 won’t be at all surprised)!

Won: 8

Lost: 25

Drawn: 9

On Wednesday evening they hosted QPR, it finished 1-0, they currently sit in sixth  place on 16 points, just a point better off than us.

Who else was there for our famous win  back in February 1974? 

Those of us of a certain vintage will likely have fond memories of two ex-Leeds players who played for and managed us.

Joe Jordan finished his playing career with us playing 57 times and scoring 8. before moving  into management. His first job was with us which saw the club reach the semi-finals of the League cup. He managed the club from March 1988 to September 1990, for 134 games. During this time, he initially struggled in his first season in charge, but following a number of key signings – most notably Bob Taylor, from Leeds – he took City to promotion in the 1989–90 season, finishing second behind - Bristol Rovers. He returned for a second spell, when he managed the club from November 1994 to March 1997 for another 130 games.

The late Terry Cooper played for us between 1978 and 1980 he then managed us from 82-88 (initially as player manager) following our consecutive relegations from the 1st to 4th divisions. Within two seasons, promotion to the Third Division was achieved with a fourth-place finish in 1983–84. Two years later he led the club to their first Wembley visit, winning the Associate Members' Cup Final aka the Freight Rover Trophy 3-0 against Bolton Wanderers in 1986: https://youtu.be/serQSVLwALs?si=95LII2czAlVnDsYJ

Played for both teams:

John Shaw

The Scottish shot-stopper made two appearances for Leeds United during his time with the club in the 1970s, both in the UEFA Cup against Lierse SK and Hibernian. Shaw made the move to Bristol City in 1974 and remained with the Robins for the next 11 years of his career. He racked up 295 appearances with the club and later joined fellow ‘West Country’ side Exeter City in the mid 1980s. 

Luke Ayling

Ayling signed for Bristol City from Yeovil Town in the summer of 2014 and achieved promotion to the Championship in his first season with the club. After 95 games and four goals, he made the switch to Leeds United in 2016 reportedly for £200,000 and has remained with the club ever since. The full-back was part of the LUFC side who gained promotion to the Premier League in 2020 and, so far, has 262 appearances to his name and 11 goals for the Whites.

Terry Cooper

Cooper rose through the ranks at Leeds United in the 1960s and witnessed LUFC’s transformation under Don Revie. He netted the winning goal for the White’s first ever major trophy, scoring against Arsenal in the 1968 League Cup final. Cooper also made all 20 of his England appearances during his time with Leeds. Bristol City signed the full-back in 1978 from Middlesbrough but only made 11 appearances. Spells with Bristol Rovers and Doncaster soon followed before the Robins re-signed him in 1982 as a player-manager. He made a further 60 appearances before taking on the manager role full-time.

Norman Hunter
The Leeds United legend made 726 appearances for LUFC, a feat only bettered by Jack Charlton (773), Billy Bremner (772) and Paul Reaney (749). Hunter won the Second Division, First Division twice, FA Cup, League Cup, Charity Shield and the first ever PFA Players’ Player of the Year award during his 14 years in Yorkshire. He directly joined Bristol City from Leeds in October 1976 and remained with the Robins for three years, making 122 appearances in all competitions.

David Rennie

In 1986, the Scottish defender signed for Leeds from Leicester City and was heavily involved in the first team during his three years with the Whites. Rennie went on to play in 119 games and score nine goals before departing for a move to the West Country with Bristol City. Between 1989 and 1992, he scored eight goals in 104 league appearances for the Robins before Birmingham City secured his signature.

Gary Hamson

Hamson played in both the First and Second Division with Leeds United from 1979 to 1986. During this time, the midfielder played 152 times and scored nine goals. The majority of his appearances came under manager Eddie Gray. He dropped down into the Third Division to sign for Bristol City in the summer of 1987 where Terry Cooper was the man in charge of the Robins. He spent five months with the club and scored two goals in 12 games before signing for Port Vale.

Jimmy Mann

Mann began his career at Leeds United but after only making five appearances, he joined Bristol City in 1974 where he became a club icon and one of the ‘Ashton Gate Eight’ after his departure. Overall, between 1974 and 1982, he played on 283 occasions and netted 43 goals for the Robins.

Neil Kilkenny
The Australian international made the move from Birmingham City to Leeds United ahead of the 2008/09 campaign and was part of the 2009/10 squad who achieved promotion back to the Championship. Over the course of three and half seasons, he made 144 appearances and scored 11 goals before moving on to join Bristol City in 2011. He went on to play 72 times for the Robins before leaving for Preston North End in 2014.

Carl Shutt

The striker was snapped up by Bristol City from Sheffield Wednesday in 1987 where he had two relatively successful seasons with the Robins. He scored 10 goals in 46 games for the club and later joined Leeds United in 1989 as part of a swap deal with Bob Taylor. He netted a hat-trick on his debut for the club and won the 1992 First Division. He left the club in 1993 after scoring 24 goals and playing 106 games for the Whites.

Ian Baird
Baird had two spells with Leeds in the 1980s, the first came in March 1985 when he signed from Southampton for £75,000. 33 goals and 85 games later, Baird signed for Portsmouth but re-signed for LUFC in March 1988, less than a full season on the south coast. He added an additional 17 goals and 77 games to his tally and departed the Yorkshire side in 1990. Three years later, Bristol City secured Baird’s signature. He netted 11 times in 57 games for the Robins and left the club in 1995.

Lee Trundle

The journeyman forward was snapped up by Bristol City from Swansea in 2007 after making a name for himself in the lower tiers of English football. He was heavily involved during his first season with the Robins but was sent out on loan to Leeds United during the 2008/09 campaign where he scored one goal in 10 appearances for the Whites. He departed Bristol City in 2010 with 62 games and eight goals to his name.

Officials. Referee: Keith Stroud . Assistants: Graham Kane and Bhupinder Singh Gill. Fourth official: Leigh Doughty.

Pubs

The Old Peacock, https://www.theoldpeacock.co.uk/about, 251 Elland Road

Howard’s Bar, Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES

The oldest pub in Leeds is Whitelocks https://whitelocksleeds.com, Turks Head Yard,Leeds, LS1 6HB. Classic Victorian pub full of character (if a little worn around the edges); long narrow bar with fine tiled counter, grand mirrors, mahogany and glass screens, heavy copper-topped tables and red leather seating, coal fire, five well kept regional ales, real ciders and enjoyable food; children welcome, tables in narrow courtyard, open (and food) all day, can get crowded at lunchtime. About a 10 minute drive from the ground.

Bit dated but here’s a few others to consider: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/restaurants-bars/leeds-united-bars-pubs-matchday-15042339

Best fish and chips nearby the ground is to be found at Graveley’s, 261 Elland Road, Leeds LS11 8TU  https://graveleys.co.uk here’s the menu: https://graveleys.co.uk/menu/

About a 25 minute drive from the ground is this, https://www.theskyliner.co.uk/, the Skyliner claims to be the best chippie in Leeds.

 Over to you @BigTone.

 

For those driving the M621 has roadworks and 40mph average speed cameras, it’s manic at best of times so not sure what a match day will be like. 
 

Old Peacock is home fans only and will generally check tickets on entry 

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1 hour ago, Lew-T said:

Not expecting anything. Already into the international break mode.

As bad as that sounds. I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed us get a result against Leeds.

No but Nigel has only lost 2 games against Leeds (11 played) So hopefully that success rate will increase tomorrow.

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2 hours ago, Countryfile said:

So was I, it was a long chase back to the station.

I was very naive and quite young back then and went completely berserk when we scored……then quick realised I was the only City fan within 40 metres of me!  

1 hour ago, pongo88 said:

Our head-to-head record is hopeless (@Pongo88 won’t be at all surprised)! 

Won: 8

Lost: 25

Drawn: 9

I’m not worried about this as there is one match that matters. I remember it well

 

 

Me too 👍

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9 hours ago, 1964w said:

Hi folks 

As I posted on the Post Hull thoughts thread in August, I was impressed with Bristol City performance at Hull, you deserved all three points imo! I thought Pring, Naismith & Knight stood out in that game.

I see only a point divides Leeds & Bristol City in the table. Are you playing well of late?

I'm expecting the robins having more to offer than our two previous home opponents Watford & QPR on Saturday. Naturally I'm hoping for three points but, I'm unconvinced we'll get them, even though Bristol City's record isn't good against Leeds, the result could go either way, that's the championship for you!

 

 

Really depends what City turns up on the day! It's either majestic or atrocious, there doesn't seem to be much middle ground at the moment. Crap at home, decent away. 

Doesn't help that home games have all the atmosphere of a village bus stop on a Sunday evening.

Got a horrid feeling about tomorrow, can smell a 3-1 defeat. 

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