With time running out in the transfer window, Leeds United started the bank holiday weekend with the Third Round draw for the Carling Cup, another Jermaine Beckford rumour, and an away trip to Colchester United.
Carling Cup Third Round Draw 29th August
Leeds United FC will host old rivals Liverpool FC in a tasty third round clash.
Leeds boss Simon Grayson is excited with what the Carling Cup could bring the team this season: “You never know where this might take you.
“A lot of teams in the lower divisions have gone close to the latter stages and I see it as a great competition to be involved in.”
The match has been selected for live television coverage on Tuesday 22nd September, with a 19:45 kick-off showing on Sky Sports.
Leeds United FC Coca-Cola League One Result
Saturday, 29th August 2009
Colchester Utd 1 – 2 Leeds United
(Lisbie 57pen) (Johnson 47,
Beckford 64)
Rumours this morning in the Independent spoke of a possible move for Jermaine Beckford to Bolton for 3million.
Leeds FC maintained their 100% record in the league with victory at the Community Stadium.
Leeds took the lead straight after the restart, with Bradley Johnson heading in a Robert Snodgrass free-kick.
Ten minutes later, Kevin Lisbie was fouled in the box by Rui Marques, and converted the penalty kick to equalise for the home side.
Just after the hour mark, however, Beckford was able to net the winner after a defensive header fell short.
Leeds Utd FC: played 5, won 5, GD 7, position 2nd, points 15
The 1st September saw ins and outs at Elland Road as the transfer window came to a close.
Leeds United defenders Tom Lees and Alan Sheehan have both gone out on loan, Lees to Accrington Stanley until January and Sheehan to Oldham Athletic on an initial one-month deal.
Both loanees faced each other the same evening, as Oldham hosted Stanley in the Johnstone Paint Trophy, the visitors winning the tie 2 – 1.
Leigh Bromby signed from Sheffield United, where he had not played so far this season, on a four-year deal.
The 29-year-old defender had signed a two-year deal at Bramall Lane in the summer, but told BBC Radio Leeds that Leeds’ offer was just too god to turn down: “I think Leeds tried to attract me with the offer. I’d like to finish my career here but obviously in a higher league.
“It’s a fantastic offer and I couldn’t turn it down.
“Obviously once I spoke to Simon [Grayson] and Leeds made their intentions clear and Sheffield made it clear that I wasn’t part of what was happening then it was an easy decision.
“But it wasn’t one I took lightly and I didn’t want to rush it. I am delighted I am here now.”
Bromby, a Leeds fan since childhood, hoped to make his debut against Stockport County.
After the deals for Jason Crowe and Patrick Kisnorbo, Bromby becomes Simon Grayson’s third defensive signing of this summer’s transfer window.
Following an impressive start at Leeds, striker Davide Somma has signed a contract for a one-year deal, with an option for the club to extend for a further season.
During pre-season, the 24-year old South African, who was raised in America and played for San Jose Earthquakes, clearly did enough for boss Simon Grayson: “He has done enough to earn himself a contract. We have all been pleased with what we’ve seen.
“It’s an opportunity for us to have a closer look at the player and it’s a great opportunity for him.”
Somma joins a list of South Africans to have played for Leeds United FC before him, following Gerry Francis, Albert Johanneson, Phil Masinga and Lucas Radebe.
Leeds United FC Coca-Cola League One Result
Saturday, 5th September 2009
Leeds United 2 – 0 Stockport County
(Grella 9,
Michalik 37)
Leeds set two club records with an eighth straight victory since the start of the season and a 14th-successive home league win.
Two goals in the first half were enough to stop Stockport, Mike Grella scoring from a Bradley Johnson short pass and Lubomir Michalik sealing the win from six yards.
United were easily the better team, and could have had more. Robert Snodgrass took a penalty for Leeds, but it was a weak effort and easily saved.
LUFC manager Simon Grayson told BBC Radio Leeds: “I’m very proud to be in charge of a successful team and set these records.
“There has been a lot of great players and teams here at Leeds, so for us to achieve is fantastic.”
Leeds Utd FC: played 6, won 6, GD 9, position 2nd, points 18
Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Second Round Draw 6th September
Leeds get a home draw against Darlington, whom they beat 1 – 0 in August in the Carling Cup at Darlington Arena, with the game scheduled for the week commencing 5th October.
Fellow League One team Charlton, who also have a 100% record this season and lead only on goal difference, will be at home to Barnet.
A tribunal on 7th September sees Everton Football Club ordered to pay Leeds an initial compensation fee of £600,000 for 16-year-old defender Luke Garbutt.
The Toffees were accused of “nicking” by Leeds United chairman Ken Bates, when the England youth international joined the Premier League club during the summer.
Both clubs agreed that a figure would be set by a tribunal of the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee (PFCC) - made up of representatives from the Football League and Premier League, as well as the Professional Footballers’ Association and Football Association.
The initial compensation fee could rise by an additional £750,000 depending on appearances, and a further £200,000 if the player makes a senior international appearance.
Leeds will also receive 20% of any profit if Garbutt is sold on.
Leeds United’s next match will be on Friday 11th September, against Southend United at Roots Hall, kick-off 19:45.
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