Welcome & Introductions

[catamaran]

Hello! I've been a Leeds fan for as long as I can remember (2000s) so thought it was about time I joined a forum, rather than just bleating on about things on Twitter! Looking forward to chatting to you all!

[mothbanquet]

Hello! I've been a Leeds fan for as long as I can remember (2000s) so thought it was about time I joined a forum, rather than just bleating on about things on Twitter! Looking forward to chatting to you all!

Good to have you, mate.

[VinnysTattoo]

Hi all.

About time I started contributing!

First game in 1970, season ticket holder in the late 80’s when I moved back up north. Now an occasional ER visitor and have just taken up membership to get in the odd game. Before Bielsa it was relatively easy to get a ticket, however the football used to get in the way of a good lunch time booze up most of the time!

I hope me joining the forum doesn’t signal a decline this season. Our poor pre season form has been carried into the start of this one, and I don’t understand why we are playing so less effectively than last year. I am a little worried about the season ahead, but being a Leeds fan that comes with the territory

[YorkshireSquare]

Hi all.

About time I started contributing!

First game in 1970, season ticket holder in the late 80’s when I moved back up north. Now an occasional ER visitor and have just taken up membership to get in the odd game. Before Bielsa it was relatively easy to get a ticket, however the football used to get in the way of a good lunch time booze up most of the time!

I hope me joining the forum doesn’t signal a decline this season. Our poor pre season form has been carried into the start of this one, and I don’t understand why we are playing so less effectively than last year. I am a little worried about the season ahead, but being a Leeds fan that comes with the territory

Welcome to the forum!

Few signs we are starting to put things together now. Just need to be more clinical (same old story)!

[Jimang]

Started supporting Leeds in the 69/70 season firstly when they seemed to be on TV a lot and then when I began collecting and swapping the A & ABC set of football cards. Then the performance in the cup final against Chelsea, and willing them to win. Supported them ever since, and luckily both my Sons and now Grand daughters followed suit. Favorite player was Peter Lorimer closely followed by Allan Clarke, guess a youngster is always influenced by the goal scorers lol. Some great heights and many lows since then but the current side and Manager have done great. Wish we could keep Raphinia, a world class player in the making.

[Muppet the Cat]

Started supporting Leeds in the 69/70 season firstly when they seemed to be on TV a lot and then when I began collecting and swapping the A & ABC set of football cards. Then the performance in the cup final against Chelsea, and willing them to win. Supported them ever since, and luckily both my Sons and now Grand daughters followed suit. Favorite player was Peter Lorimer closely followed by Allan Clarke, guess a youngster is always influenced by the goal scorers lol. Some great heights and many lows since then but the current side and Manager have done great. Wish we could keep Raphinia, a world class player in the making.

Welcome to MOT, Jimang - like you Lorimer was my favourite player as a youngster.

I don’t think you’re alone here in hoping that we can keep hold of Raph

[JackRussel]

Hi all, I decided to write in this thread so that no one would be surprised by my posts in other threads.
Briefly about myself: I love soccer!

[1964white]

Hi all, I decided to write in this thread so that no one would be surprised by my posts in other threads.
Briefly about myself: I love soccer!

Welcome to MOT Jack

[Notwell]

Hi, I am from Norway as so many of the gang. I've been a Leeds United supporter since 1974. Been to Elland Road many times, but its a long time ago as family and business have dragged me to other countries. Spain and Viet Nam.

Its exciting times and I am planning a trip. Used to be a member of a LU mailing list a long time ago and missed it, so I found this forum. Eddie is my fav all time player, I watched him get a hattrick for the club 1978 on my first trip. Versus Leicester. And Paul Hart had a beauty away versus Norwich, right in the cross only problem was it was an own goal. LOL

He became a decent player after several of these mistakes (and was important as a YA coach later) , so maybe there is hope for Tyler as well? I think Bielsa does the right thing trusting his players. He seems a decent person with ethics and morale, that isn't easy to find and I respect it.

[Byebyegeegee]

Welcome Notwell, I hope you are well!

I am always fascinated by the fact that Leeds United do seem to have so many passionate Norwegian fans (dare I say more than most if not all other English league clubs) and have always wondered why that is the case. I would be very interested to hear your take on it Notwell.

[VoiceofaLurker]

Hello all,

I failed to notice this thread and I suppose I should have done an introduction.
I live in the Midlands and I started supporting Leeds from an early age. My Dad was a big fan of Sniffer Clarke from his time at Walsall and he followed him through his tranfers until he ended up at Leeds and it was at this time I took an interest in football and that's how I became a Leeds fan.

My first ever game was in 1974 at Villa Park. There was a Centenary game played pre-season and it was Brian Clough's first game at the helm. I had aquired a massive wall sized Leeds poster which I still have somewhere which you had to send off to The Sun newspaper to get, I think there was a Manure one as well.
Somehow my Mom got this poster into the dressing room and was signed by all the team the only notable omission was the unsigned photo of Don Revie in the corner.

I would go to the Midlands clubs to watch Leeds when they were playing, I can remember vividly my Mom pulling out my Leeds scarf to cover her head as it started raining whils't we were standing in The Holte End and getting a torrent of jeers.
I was also at the 1985 Birmingham riot at St Andrews, where my step father commented "If they could guarentee this there'd be 50K here every week"

My first visit to Elland Road was in 1992 a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace standing in the kop.

So no real rationale behind supporting Leeds it's just the way it is.

VOAL.

[White Riot]

Hello all,

I failed to notice this thread and I suppose I should have done an introduction.
I live in the Midlands and I started supporting Leeds from an early age. My Dad was a big fan of Sniffer Clarke from his time at Walsall and he followed him through his tranfers until he ended up at Leeds and it was at this time I took an interest in football and that's how I became a Leeds fan.

My first ever game was in 1974 at Villa Park. There was a Centenary game played pre-season and it was Brian Clough's first game at the helm. I had aquired a massive wall sized Leeds poster which I still have somewhere which you had to send off to The Sun newspaper to get, I think there was a Manure one as well.
Somehow my Mom got this poster into the dressing room and was signed by all the team the only notable omission was the unsigned photo of Don Revie in the corner.

I would go to the Midlands clubs to watch Leeds when they were playing, I can remember vividly my Mom pulling out my Leeds scarf to cover her head as it started raining whils't we were standing in The Holte End and getting a torrent of jeers.
I was also at the 1985 Birmingham riot at St Andrews, where my step father commented "If they could guarentee this there'd be 50K here every week"

My first visit to Elland Road was in 1992 a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace standing in the kop.

So no real rationale behind supporting Leeds it's just the way it is.

VOAL.

Welcome VOAL, hope you enjoy the forum mate

[Poccur]

Born in Bournemouth and moved to the USA 22 years ago. Living in the mountains of Virginia.
Lost touch with any football till the pandemic hit and wife and I were cruising thru Netflix. Found the documentary 'Take us Home: Leeds United' about the struggle to get back to the Premiership. We both fell in love with the club and the fans. The passion, the joy, the struggle...loved it...It is a religion...awesome.....We have been watching the team ever since.
Hopefully when all this virus is gone or managed we will make a trip to see Leeds at Eland Road. Will be proud to sing with you all. We might sound like Hillbillies but 'we all love Leeds'!!

[1964white]

Born in Bournemouth and moved to the USA 22 years ago. Living in the mountains of Virginia.
Lost touch with any football till the pandemic hit and wife and I were cruising thru Netflix. Found the documentary 'Take us Home: Leeds United' about the struggle to get back to the Premiership. We both fell in love with the club and the fans. The passion, the joy, the struggle...loved it...It is a religion...awesome.....We have been watching the team ever since.
Hopefully when all this virus is gone or managed we will make a trip to see Leeds at Eland Road. Will be proud to sing with you all. We might sound like Hillbillies but 'we all love Leeds'!!

Welcome to MOT, Poccur

[SnifferClarke]

Hi all

Another long time fan, and forum lurker. First game 1968 Arsenal 4 Leeds 3.

MOT

[1964white]

Hi all

Another long time fan, and forum lurker. First game 1968 Arsenal 4 Leeds 3.

MOT

Welcome to MOT, Sniffer

[Unbelievable Jeff]

Hi everyone, glad to be onboard. Supported United all my life in one form or another. I have quite a bit of time on my hands these days so a number of my posts won't be just football related, hope thats ok, just let me know if it isn't, lol. Cheers, Steve.

[White Riot]

Hi everyone, glad to be onboard. Supported United all my life in one form or another. I have quite a bit of time on my hands these days so a number of my posts won't be just football related, hope thats ok, just let me know if it isn't, lol. Cheers, Steve.

Welcome Steve,

Great to have you on board.

Thanks for joining the forum

[Changnoy]

Hello to everyone,
Thanks for accepting me on the forum.
I have been looking at it as a non-member for awhile..and decided to join when i saw there wasnt any abuse when people have a difference of opinion..which is why i dont bother on other forums anymore..especially those groups on Facefook.

I have been following Leeds for over 50yrs..so have seen the ups & downs and ups & even further downs for that 16year spell.
Was so emotional when we returned to the EPL..and hopefully we will dig deep and remain this season

[MikeEnglandisMyHero]

Joining from Seattle Wa USA. And, yes somewhat joining because of JM (and because reading posts over the last couple of weeks has been interesting). But, if you follow the game (I am going to avoid using either f**tb*ll or s*ccer to maintain neutrality) you had to pay attention to Leeds when Bielsa took the helm...and what a ride it was to watch from afar.

I support the Seattle Sounders as I have since their first incarnation in 1974 which is where my forum name comes from. We had lots of UK players come through in the 70's, including a few legends, but no Leeds United players that I remember.

In addition I earned a post-grad degree remotely from the University of Leeds, which I think makes me an honorary resident right? I won't mention that I thoroughly enjoyed the Damned United movie.