Here’s the slightly delayed September 2024 update.
After a decent end to September, October has had a bit of a poor start.
I have got over Meslier’s mistake (as we all make them) and now fully lay the blame on
a) messing about at the corner flag instead of going for a third goal to kill the game off
b) Bogle’s daft needless foul when there were another 4 Leeds players around him and that guy was going nowhere
c) decision to sub Willy at 95 minutes which extended the game further
Although, realistically Sunderland hadn’t conceded at home all season, let alone let two goals in.
Consequently, I like most, would have taken a draw at kick off. Nevertheless, I just hope we won’t be rueing this result in March. However, it hasn’t been the worse September that we have ever had, Willy is still here. So, as we used to say under Bielsa, we go again. Like Earth, Wind and Fire, we will remember, the 21st night of September.
Monthly Branch Meeting
Thanks to all who turned up. LUSC exec minutes read out as were SAB minutes. Discussions around stadium development were had, Leeds are asking for feedback. Thank God we still have Gnonto. LUSC fixture lists are now available, please remind us if you haven’t got one.
Memberships
Everyone who sent a self addressed stamped envelope with their renewal form should have received their LUSC cards back. The ones who haven’t will get them on the bus at aways (if you are lucky enough to get a ticket!) or in the Holbeck Club matchday or at a monthly branch meeting. The Membership Secretary is processing them as quick as he can.
Away games
Members should continue to inform us if they want to go to aways and we will try help out with ordering tickets for those who have no access to the internet / website on sale days. Members are reminded to book a seat on the bus as soon as a ticket has been secured, as we will try to fill the bus for every game.
Player of The Month
Thanks to everyone who has voted so far for September. It is good that the majority of the branch do vote every month and have their say. Pretty much everyone has voted for Willy, but Firpo has been excellent as has Pascal. Not forgetting top scorer No Piroe, No Party
Leeds United Sponsored Player
Still no news despite several emails. There is a decent amount of money in the bank to pay for it. It just depends how much it has gone up by from last year. It was overwhelmingly decided that it is important for the branch to have a sponsored player. A local born one if possible, but certainly one from the Harrogate & District area.
A.O.B
It was good to see a Wrays bus for Cardiff. I’m sure it brought back some memories from the good old days. There were certainly enough comments on the Noseybook post. One from Malcom Wray himself!
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