Leeds play-off set for sell-out
ELLAND Road is heading for a sell-out for Leeds United's
Coca-Cola League One play-off semi-final, first leg against Carlisle on Monday.
Demand for tickets has jammed the club's online booking system as the Whites seek a place in the Wembley final and a return to the Championship.
United's players are eager for a repeat of the atmosphere they experienced during their 2-1
victory over Gillingham last
weekend.
A crowd of more than 38,000 packed into Elland Road and
midfielder Andrew Hughes said: "It was a great spectacle. It takes your breath away when it's like that.
"I was honoured to be on the pitch in front of those fans, but that is Leeds United Football
Club.
"There's no experience like that. I've been at different clubs and experienced different fans, but you can't find the words to describe what it was like on Saturday.
"We need to do them proud now and do it for ourselves."
The second leg will be held at Bruton Park on Thursday, and Hughes is wary of the Cumbrians' home record.
"They have a fantastic home record and we have to go there
and try and get a result," said Hughes.
Meanwhile, Hughes is hoping a strong personal performance in the play-offs can increase his standing at the club.
"I've still got to prove myself at the club and to the fans," he said. "Hopefully, they'll say I've done okay to that end so far, but we've got to get this club up now.
"I'm really looking forward to (the play-offs) but, having said that, I've looked forward to every game since the Tranmere game. I just love being at the club."
10:29am Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Bean, york on 7:28pm Fri 9 May 08
Yeah...this will be a great match. Be very wary Leeds, I reckon Carlisle may just mug you in this one
Yeah...this will be a great match. Be very wary Leeds, I reckon Carlisle may just mug you in this one
Posted by: Ziggy Housedust, Mars on 10:19pm Fri 9 May 08
[bold]bold[/bold] Q: How do you stop Leeds Utd having any realistic chance of promotion?[bold]bold[/bold]
[italic]italic[/italic] A: Switch off the Playstation.[italic]italic[/italic]
Q: How do you stop Leeds Utd having any realistic chance of promotion?
A: Switch off the Playstation.
Posted by: Christoff, Lincolnshire on 8:04pm Sun 11 May 08
Leeds deserve promotion for the strength they've shown in reaching the playoffs against all the odds! Come on Leeds!
Leeds deserve promotion for the strength they've shown in reaching the playoffs against all the odds! Come on Leeds!
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