Bring it On

Yes the big match is on, the mighty whites are off to play "The Scum" on Jan 3rd.

We eventually saw off Kettering 5-1 after extra time, totally dominated the match and could easily scored double figures but still went in 1-1 after 90 minutes. In fact as the teams entered the last 15 minute period it was still level and looked like going to the dreaded lottery of penalties. However our substitutes came up trumps with two goals from American Mike Grella and one from the man from Congo Tresor Kandol. Our top striker Jermaine Beckford sealed it with a 5th.

So now its the match of hate, Manchester United on their own turf, really can't wait. Sure they are two divisions above us and are clear favorites but miracles can happen and we live in hope. Even if it goes to the form book I'm sure we'll give them a good run for their money. Putting it into perspective their top earners are on more money than our entire squad but who cares this is going to be our day.

The fans hate each other with a passion, the atmosphere will be electric and I expect a sell out crowd of around 80,000. They are supposed to give us 15% of the capacity so should be around 12,000 Leeds fans making the trip across the hills plus a few that get tickets in the home section (done that before myself, gotta keep your gob shut though and sit on the hands, lol).

Although it would be great to beat them on their own turf it would be just as good to draw and bring them back to our place, even their manager reckons its one of the most hostile atmospheres he has been to.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_United_A.F.C._and_Manchester_United_F.C._rivalry

The "Wars of the Roses" will never end.