SUPER LEEDS UNITED

Advantages: LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS
Disadvantages: none at all

...I have been an avid Leeds supporter since the age of 6. I went to my first ever game at the age of 6 when the mighty whites took on Chelsea and murdered them 4-0 on the 14th of October 1994. I can remember when the first goal went in. I actually missed it. There was a goalless first half and me and my uncle had gone to get a pie at half time. Unfortunately the whole of Eland Road did at the same time. We got our pies just as the whistle blew and were running back to our seats when we heard the ground rejoice. LEEDS HAD SCORED! It was a pity I missed it. By writing this review I have broken a promise I made to myself. I said I was NOT going to write another review unless I would get paid for it, but seeing Manchester United being the most popular club made me sick. I just had to write an opinion about my beloved Leeds...

Tribute 25.02.2002 (04.04.2002) · Read review
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Review of Leeds United

Leeds United's Champions League Campaign 2000.01

Advantages: Getting to the semi finals
Disadvantages: None!! - it was that good

.... On a rainy Wednesady night Elland Road (the home of Leeds United) invited AC Milan. Leeds left it late but in the 89th minute Lee Bowyer struck the ball 30 yards out and it slipped into the bottom corner of the net!! Leeds United 1-0 AC Milan Leeds were hoping to repeat their herorics of AC Milan against Beskitas at Elland Road. The match started off brightly with a goal after 5 minutes. Then the goals just flowed with them coming from all directions from Viduka, Bakke, Matteo and Wilcox. The match ended up 6-0 to Leeds united and proved yet another memorable night in the Champions League. The next two matches were both draws with a 0-0 draw with Beskitas in Turkey and back at Elland Road a 1-1 draw with Barcelona. Leeds were seconds away from qualifying to the next group with a game spare but seconds from the end - after Lee Bowyers strike...

PhilS 21.10.2002 (28.12.2002) · Read review
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Leeds, Trails.

Advantages: Great players.
Disadvantages: Consistancy

...On paper the current Leeds Utd squad is one of the best sides in the Premiership, certainly good enough to qualify for some kind of European competition next term. Unfortunately football is a game played on grass, not on paper. Sorry for such a corny cliche to start with but it is true. David O'Leary has stamped his own style on the side as manager, since taking over from George Graham almost 2 years ago. Spending £18M on the young but talented Rio Ferdinand has made him a well known figure in the game but will this prove to be the signing which loses him his job? It is true that £18M is a lot for any player, especially a central defender but there are good reasons why he has been brought in. O'Leary has often mentioned he wants to play the rather ambitious 5-3-2 formation using wing backs with 3 central defenders. Now he...

DavidJWest 02.02.2001 · Read review
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Leeds have the foundations

Advantages: quality squad, class players in key positions
Disadvantages: will the schedule take its toll again on the young players?

...midfield (why wasnt he with England in Euro 2000?) and players like Lucas Radebe and Jonathan Woodgate in a defence backed up by a keeper like Nigel Martyn - Leeds have the foundations for success over the next few years...

flashpointz 12.07.2000 · Read review
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Leeding the field

Advantages: Squad packed with talent
Disadvantages: Need maybe 2 more seasons to develop

...Leeds United are one of the most exciting teams in English football at the moment - they have achieved some great things already this season and I really hope that they will go on to achieve even greater things. A fantastic performance by young Paul Robinson between the goalposts, stepping into the breach for the crocked Nigel Martyn, has done the club no harm at all, and has earned him international recognition. Bringing in Rio Ferdinand is also a great signing - Mark Viduka has answered critics with a good start to his career especially when he banged in 4 great goals against Newcastle. Robbie Keane is also one of the most exciting prospects in English football at the moment. Add these big names to the talented Johnathan Woodgate and Alan Smith, the great Harry Kewell, young Stephen McPhail who is another one to watch in the coming...

BIGHORSE 26.01.2001 · Read review
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Leeds United Tour

Advantages: Interesting
Disadvantages: No players for the kids

...We had a 90 minute - obviously a time footballers can work to - tour of the Leeds United ground at Elland road Leeds. We were greeted and shepherded into the press enclosure to hear the history of the Leeds stadium, the problems with the grass, and saw trophies of the Revie heyday and the Leeds past, together with the evolvement of the stadium a t the moment. My son sat in the dugout, saw the changing rooms, and Mr O?leary?s hot seat. We were warmly treated and generally had a good time. Elland road was easy to find and parking was not a problem. We also enjoyed browsing round the souvenir shop....

detla5 16.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of detla5 - Leeds United Tour

Leeds, Champions of Europe

Advantages: Young talent and good team spirit
Disadvantages: Are currently slipping from the table

...Dear readers, Any Fan of Leeds United will know that Leeds is one of the best teams in the premierships. I think they will finish in the top 3 and will reach the second phase of the champions league and probably beyond. With such young talents, it is easy to see why Leeds united will soon become champions of Europe (Anyone who watched Leeds vs 1860 will know what iam talking about). David O'Leary has invested well in these people and i commend him for that. I will just like to say, go Leeds win the trophies for us....

rambo 25.08.2000 (18.01.2001) · Read review
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TO LEEDS OR NOT TO LEEDS

Advantages: In each game that they play in the Champions League they are classed as the underdogs,i believe that gives them the mental edge
Disadvantages: Young and naive,and thats about it

...How much longer can these lucky,lucky Leeds lads hold on in the champions league,i mean come on,were talking about the cream of the crop in european football,the top earners in the world....and then Leeds.No offence Yorkshire folk but i am so sure that in there next game or in the final(well there in the semis so i suppose anything is possible)Leeds United are going to get stuffed. Ok,yes,im a bitter man,yes i know that,i mean come on im a Spurs fan,so im aloud to be synical,thats all thats gone on down at The Lane in recent years. But no way can Leeds United be in the semi final of the Champions League,thats just amazing,they(Leeds)have already beaten the top teams(ie Lazio,Deportivo La Curuna,PSV)and they do seem to be on fire......but surly there luck is to run out sooner or later.Mind you im a true English man and i am proud that...

alistair22 20.04.2001 · Read review
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Review of Leeds United

Leeds United?

Advantages: lively place to be
Disadvantages: long way from home for some

...My daughter is currently at Leeds University. It always has had a good reputation and it is didappointing to see them down the scale in the Times newspaper annual listing. However, I cannot bellieve they will sit on their laurels and will do what is needed to regain their place in the top ten. What I do have to say about Leeds is the impression I get from her and it has nothing to do with the academic side. If you are a student and want good companionship, Reasonable accommodation, stacks of things to do both inside and out of university, during the day and night, this must be one of your hot favourites. Leeds has a feelgood factor and it is a surprisingly friendly place and quite cosmopolitan. I do not think any student would be disappointed there and its also bearable for parents....

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Review of Leeds University

Lovely Leeds

Advantages: Lots to see and do
Disadvantages: The weather can be disappointing

...I have lived in Leeds all my life, studied here, and have now settled here post uni. I have lived in more rural areas, out of town suburbs, studentville, and even dabbled in some almost city living. It's one of those cities that has been experiencing a boom over the last twenty or so years, overtaking the other cities of West Yorkshire to become the largest, and arguably most successful. Traditionally it really began to develop as a municipality from the beginnings of the industrial revolution, being at the centre of the woollen industry, and has a long history with textiles. Just look at how Marks and Spencer began! Nowadays, it has hard to class Leeds as one thing in particular - different areas all function as independent towns whilst being part of the larger Leeds - and with most cities has it's share of division. It's not...

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