New Season

[Justin_3d 1,140]

Not sure if this is the right place to put but I'll still just post it anyway.

http://www.guardian....ue-leeds-united

An article comparing us to Leeds of 1975. It's an interesting one...

Talk about not paying any attention to the above comment.....

[warnie_666 1,081]

The similarities are Scary:

In 1974-75, Leeds United were England's representatives in the European Cup. They began the season with a new manager, Brian Clough, who took it upon himself to radically transform what was generally considered an aging team on the verge of irreversible decline. He alienated many of Leeds's star players and Leeds form in the League suffered, and the manager was sacked.

Nonetheless, by the end of the season, the aging Leeds team had managed to reach the semi finals of the European Cup, where they found themselves drawn against Barcelona, with the first leg at Elland Road. At the time, Barcelona had the world's greatest player, Johan Cruyff, in their team, and were hot favorites to reach the final. At home, Leeds achieved a slender one goal lead to take with them to the Camp Nou. Most critics believed theirs was a lost cause.

During the second leg, the Leeds centre half, Gordon McQueen was sent off, and Leeds were forced to play Barcelona with ten men. They held out for a draw and made it to the final.

And guess who did Leeds United play in the 1975 European Cup Final? Bayern Munich. And they lost 2-0

[capriccioso 2,545]

Why, warnie?! I'm already incredibly superstitious about football, you've just made it worse

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

History is there to be re-written. The similarities are uncanny, but where Leeds failed, we will triumph!

[coolhead23 1,147]

Couldn't this have waited till the finals.

[Term-X 7,891]

Indeed, it's startling to say the least. The most concerning part of it is the similar club circumstances, and the psychological aspects, which transcends mere superstition.

[Spike 12,049]

Never compare Chelsea to Leeds. Ever.

I appreciate the similarities and the circumstances, but never compare Chelsea to Leeds. Ever.

[Term-X 7,891]

On the positive, Munich is the 'underdogs final' (Nottingham Forest 79', Marseille 93', Dortmund 96').

The Leeds/Munich final was in Paris.

[manpe 10,861]

Didn't Clough take Leeds to Mallorca, same place where AVB did?

E: quick wikipedia says it was Peter Taylor who did that to Derby, nevermind

[Term-X 7,891]

Didn't Clough take Leeds to Mallorca, same place where AVB did?

No, that was only with Nottingham Forest..

Besides, he wasn't at leeds long enough to do that (44 days).

[Kezza 1,965]

Dw guys. 'history never repeats

[Kieran. 6,317]

Interesting. I don't believe in superstition and whatnot, but it's interesting.

[Swedish House Mafia 508]

The Damned United was a pretty good movie.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4282140/Chelsea-prepare-35million-swoop-for-Gonzalo-Higuain.html

Okay,not one of the most reliable sources but I'm glad Chelsea are interested in him.He's only 24 years old and has scored many goals so far and is definitely a sheer class striker.35m may be too much but I am sure they can negotiate the price down.

[Term-X 7,891]

The Damned United was a pretty good movie.

There was a sublime documentary which aired in the weeks before the movie release. Great storytelling from the interviewees, well crafted, a must see.

FYI, part 1 is part 2, for some reason.