For those of you who remember the days when Leeds United used to play Cricket at The Union Pub, Calcutt, Knaresborough back in the 70s in pre-season, here are a few reminders courtesy of Andy Logan ( branch member since 80s). To be fair, I think Andy found these in his attic somewhere, where they have been hiding for quite a while. They look a bit battered, but are a timely reminder of how much Leeds United interacted with the community, how much they valued being part of it, and how much respect they had for the fans. The Chairman has fond memories of these games, as have quite a few of our Harrogate & District LUSC members. I am not saying that Monk and the team should pick up a bit of willow in June and start playing in the Harrogate and Wetherby leagues, but I think that this is something that we can now at least begin to aspire to. It has been a long time since Leeds United has had such a great relationship with its fans, but it’s a start.

Happy reading!

MPO on behalf of The Chairman

This is an article taken from the Cambridge United v Leeds United programme Saturday 7th April 1984 about Cambridge United’s main fan group the ICT ( Inter City Trickle).

I received a call from The Chairman on 19th November 2016 informing me that he had found a “Very Important Branch Historical Document” in the bottom of one of his drawers. It was duly passed onto me on Sunday, before the Newcastle game, and here it is:  In The Chairmans words, it is very interesting and very important, you will find many interesting facts here, it is a newsletter from July 1989. Author is Steve Noble. Enjoy.

The Chairman had given me this a while ago, apologies for the delay. The exact words were: Monaco –  It’s a very important part of our history!

On 10th September The Chairman said “Did Huddersfield buy that kit at a car boot sale?”

On 13th September The Chairman said “Best curry for a long time. Had grilled tilapia fish with seasoned rice followed by jam roly poly”

On 17th September The Chairman said very little! Apart from telling the staff at The Little Ale House on Cheltenham about a microbrewery that we frequent and complaining about the same song being on two cds.

To be continued……

The Chairman had alot to say at Forest and was very insistent about the exact words, he is The Chairman after all…

Firstly: “I thought it was ten past” – apparently The Chairman had misheard the departure time

Secondly: “GB should be top of the medals table as we do not go round vandalising toilets in Brazil” apparently The Chairman does not recognise Restroom Redecorating as an Olympic Sport.

Thirdly: You wanna be looking up the article in this weeks Daily Mail about origins of Bramley Apples, this had no bearing whatsoever on the apple based drink that The Chairman was drinking at the time.

Till the next enlightening time….MPO