Lakenheath Old Boys

We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Come on the Whites!


It's gut check time for the Leeds - our most important match of the season. Despite losing 15 points at the beginning of the season and our assistant and general manager during the course of a brilliant run to the top, we've managed to finish fifth. Now we have to finish the job. We're up against it after losing the home leg 1-2, but we beat Carlisle away earlier in the season, so there's always hope.

I'll be on a lonely Leeds watch but join in if you're around.

81 Comments:

Blogger gatorbob said...

The Good Guys:

1. Casper Ankergren

2. Frazer Richardson

3. Paul Huntington

33. Lubomir Michalik

16. Bradley Johnson

37. Neil Kilkenny

14. Jonathan Howson

4. Jonathan Douglas

7. David Prutton

9. Jermaine Beckford

38. Dougie Freedman

2:37 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Interesting that Macca is keeping the faith with Jermaine Beckford after a poor display on Monday.

2:37 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

And the bad guys:

1. Keiren Westwood

2. David Raven

5. Danny Livesey

6. Peter Murphy

21. Evan Horwood

26. Scott Dobie

8. Chris Lumsdon

25. Grant Smith

4. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson

18. Simon Hackney

9. Danny Graham

2:38 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Five Live is still on with a minute until kick-off. Let's hope it doesn't pop off. The crowd sounds brilliant!

2:44 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Here we go...here we go...here we go!

2:50 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Leeds are dominating possession early on. They are not allowing Carlisle near their goal.

2:52 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Michalkik wins the ball from Dobie with a clumsy challenge in the Leeds box. Carlisle appeal for a penalty, however the referee rightly waves play-on. Phew!

2:56 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

YESSSS! Jonathan Howson with a rocket to bring us level - 0-1 on the night and 2-2 on aggregate. A great start!

Here's how the league not using away goals helps us. As it stands, we're completely level.

2:58 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

In other action tonight, Tom Huddlestone has fired the England U-21s into the lead against Wales with a penalty.

3:00 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Johnson's cross from the left is headed well wide of Westwood's far post by Beckford from close-range. That was a poor effort from the Leeds striker. Come on, Jermaine!

3:02 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Theo Walcott has added a second for the England U-21s. Wouldn't mind seeing young Theo down the Elland if Arsene doesn't fancy playing him.

3:04 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Neil Kilkenny's powerful half-volley from the edge of the Carlisle box is saved with ease by Westwood in the centre of his goal.

3:08 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Danny Graham's effort from the edge of the Leeds box is blocked by Paul Huntington. This is a very open match at the moment.

3:09 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Bob,
I am here!!!
Way to go.

Isn't Five Live blacked out for you?

3:12 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Yeah, mate. It is. How about you? I'm back onto the WSD from yesterday, just for the illusion of soccer chatter. Good to have you on board.

3:13 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am listening to talksport.
Have you tried to listen to it again?

3:15 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I just did but it was just a preview of the Champions League final. Is the match on?

3:16 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

No, when you first open the website audio opens up automatically. I just that and then click Listen Live

3:18 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It's not the match but they talk sport and go to the match for live updates

3:19 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Sounds good. I'm on it now but it's all adverts so far.

3:20 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

according to the Beeb, the possession is 64-36 Good Guys

3:20 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Yes, there is commercials and other sports but it's worth a listen.

3:21 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Alright here they go with the regular programming. This is really good. Thanks.

3:22 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Half an hour gone in Carlisle. Looking good so far but I want another goal.

3:23 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I used to like to listen to the this on Saturday mornings while the 3 o'clock games are on but this season they now have commentary of a match so it is recorded programming.
At 5, there is Manc and Liverpudlian arguing with each other!!

3:25 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Sounds like the Rangers fans were naughty boys last night. Their team was rubbish on the pitch too.

3:25 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It did seem pretty nasty

3:26 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Hackney's cross from the left is headed away from the onrushing Graham by Michalik five yards from the Leeds goal. That was great defending.

3:26 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

I dunno, is it really the city of Manchester's responsibility to provide free entertainment for fans who've traveled without any possibility of getting into the match? I don't think so. Would you go along if you didn't have tickets? I wouldn't - I'd stay at home and watch.

3:29 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Half time is approaching. Hang in there, lads. Carlisle have come to life in the past five minutes.

3:31 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Play has been stopped because surprisingly a beachball is on the pitch. The ballboy quickly removes the ball and play can continue.

3:33 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I agree with you completely about the fans

Mike got out there just in time

Debs is at Mike's show in Brighton right now

3:35 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Half time: The referee blows his whistle for half-time and Leeds have the advantage on the night. The scores are level on aggregate and it looks like we are set for a great second-half at Brunton Park.

3:36 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Nice one - I'd love to be there!

3:36 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Are you going to send in a tabloid headline about Rio.
COME ON BOB, USE YOUR JOURNALISM SKILLS!!!

3:49 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Sorry, I missed that one; I was in the bog. What was the competition?

3:52 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Second half has started. No changes. Come on you Whites!

3:52 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

They will repeat it but you have to send in a headline about Rio's new contract at United.
It has to be tabloidish!!
Make it funny and put Leeds in it somehow

3:53 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

The Carlisle keeper Westwood seems really good, damn him!

3:53 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Right-ee-o. I'll have a go.

3:54 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

He made some great saves in the first leg.
One was with his finger nail!

3:54 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Beckford's curling effort from the edge of the Carlisle box goes narrowly wide of Westwood's left-hand post. Leeds are on top at the start of this half.

3:55 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

A couple of weeks ago, they had this competition about Evra having a dodgy tummy. They were making each other cry with laughter

3:56 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Kilkenny runs onto Beckford's lay-off and slices a woeful effort well wide of Westwood's right-hand post. We need to bury some of these chances!

3:58 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am off to the Bost Office, I will be back in a few minutes.
Who's ever heard of a bost office!!!

4:00 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Leeds have dominated the start of this half. They have had plenty of shots from long-range, however they have yet to test Westwood in the Carlisle goal.

4:02 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Are you mailing a backage?

4:03 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Silly bunt.

4:03 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Thirty minutes left and still deadlocked at 2-2 on aggregate.

4:08 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Carlisle are starting to get back into this match. They have dominated possession in the last few minutes.

4:09 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Ankergren races out of his goal to claim the ball just inside his penalty area ahead of the onrushing Dobie.

4:10 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

The match is in a bit of a lull at the moment. The crowd have gone very quiet and both sides are struggling to keep the ball.

4:14 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Leeds work a fantastic passing move to give Prutton a shot at goal. The midfielder's effort from five yards, however, is blocked by Westwood. We're still creating the better chances.

4:17 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

73 mins: This match is starting to open up again. Both sides are starting to find space in the centre of midfield.

4:19 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Down to the last fifteen minutes. Come on you Whites!

4:21 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

England U-21s have finished 2-0 over Wales.

4:24 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Beckford's curling effort from the edge of the Carlisle box is saved with ease by Westwood in the centre of his goal.

4:24 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey, I am back.
If this goes to extra time, Five Live will click back on for it

4:26 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Huntington is penalised by the referee after he hauls Dobie to the ground on the edge of the Leeds box. Free-kick to Carlisle. Hang in there, lads!

4:27 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Down to the last five minutes - I'm waiting for you to state it.

4:28 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

IT'S LEEDS TIME!!!

4:28 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Thank you - we've had the better of it tonight and we deserve the win.

4:29 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

according to soccernet, Leeds have out shot Carlisle 19-7 and 12-4 on goal

4:31 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

It looks like extra-time might be need to separate these two teams. Remember away goals do not count in this tie. And thank goodness for that!

4:32 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

This is REALLY Leeds time now!!!

Dougie.. do your stuff

4:34 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

There will be one minute of additional time.

4:35 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4:35 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I called it, LEEDS TIME!!!

4:36 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

UNBELIEVABLE! We've done it! Howson again!

4:36 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

AND IT'S OVER!!!!


WELL DONE!!!!

4:36 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

That's why I was waiting for you to say it. You've got the knack.

4:36 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I'll make sure I do it at WEMBLEY!!!

4:37 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Many congratulations!!!!

NOW, DON'T BLOW IT!!

4:37 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

That's it!

Macca's going to Wembley - his knees are all a trembly - la la la la....la la la la

4:38 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Cheers, mate. Nice chatting with you today.

4:40 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Take care

4:40 PM  
Blogger West Ham Rising said...

Very exciting read Bob & Dave. Thanks and way to go, you Whites! They are singing in Frederick, MD, no doubt!

10:47 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Cheers, Trev. Let's hope the lads can do the biz at Wembley a week from Sunday.

11:08 PM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

I add my congrats too Gator.

7:44 AM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

SO IT'S THE BATTLE OF YORKSHIRE!!

Doncaster crush Southend 5-0


So,who will be the Kings of E-ba-gums?

4:38 PM  
Blogger gatorbob said...

Actually it was 5-1 today. Southend got a consolation, but I'm ready for the Yorkshire pudding bake-off a week Sunday.

5:15 PM  

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