If you don’t know Jay DeMerit’s story, you soon will. A genuine rags-to-riches footy tale, DeMerit went from an unknown American journeyman to captain of Watford in the English Premier League. DeMerit’s Hornets beat my hometown Leeds United in the 2006 promotion final in Cardiff, condemning the proud Yorkshire side to another four years of … Continue reading
Few players in the English (and Welsh) game are as divisive as Craig Bellamy. One of my favorite players anywhere, Bellamy plays with a fire and verve that always produces goals while pissing off the opposition. At Liverpool in 2007, I loved his rapid sprints into enemy territory, and he will forever be remembered as … Continue reading
Leeds United has a complicated history with its fan base. There are only a handful of supporters that have experienced the type of turmoil that Leeds fans have over the years – particularly in recent times. Fellow Yorkshire side Sheffield Wednesday has put its supporters through the ringer, as the Owls recently passed … Continue reading
I supposed it was inevitable, but these days I am starting to feel a bit old. Since I live my life on a football timeline, I came across the above picture today and felt dated. This photo is from a March, 2004 English Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Leeds United at Elland Road. … Continue reading
I begin the blog section of my website by commenting on a subject near and dear to my heart – my childhood football club, Leeds United AFC. A season ticket holder for more than 30 years, my father Mark follows the Whites up and down England in the pursuit of glory. Unfortunately for him, glory … Continue reading
