GUEST POST BY MATT ABBOTT : SOME WORDS BY A LEEDS FAN.

MIGHTY WHITES MARCH ON THROUGH EUROPE



LEEDS UNITED's glorious European reign continued with a 4-0 victory over Lincolnshire side Lincoln City in the League Cup First Round last night. Just 9 years and 3 months after facing Valencia in the Champions League semi-final at Elland Road, the Whites are still set for continental domination.



A superb string of goals from Jonny 'Kaka' Howson, Luciano 'Balotelli' Becchio, Lloyd 'Super' Sam and Neil Kilkenny were enough to send Leeds through to the next round. Manager Simon Grayson warns the side to take a cautious approach, however, as they could now face the likes of Shrewsbury Town, Morecambe and long-forgotten Accrington Stanley. This is only a decade since they brushed aside the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Deportivo La Coruna in Europe's greatest club competition.

Leeds United always welcome foreign opposition with open arms

Speaking exclusively to Hand of Blog, United's controversial Chairman Ken Bates had this to say,

"Well, it's only a matter of time before we're up against dirty foreigners again. It's all well and good listing Cardiff and Swansea as European away games, but how long before they speak a different language or eat different foods? As a European giant, we have to be prepared for such encounters."

Since losing popular striker Jermaine Beckford to Everton on a free transfer earlier in the summer, Leeds have enlisted the help of Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel - whose dad has already won the Champions League - and even Swindon Town striker Billy Paynter. Upon arriving at the club's training ground, Paynter seemed confident.

"Everyone knows how well Beckford did at Leeds. They're big boots to fill, but with a bit of screwed-up newspaper and some faith from the gaffer, I know I can do it."

Beckford, who scored every Leeds goal for the last 4 years, is looking to terrorise English defences in the top flight this season with his deadly touchline warm-ups.



Next on Leeds United's fixture list is former Champions League winners Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. As an indication of the Yorkshire club's ever-increasing stature, the game will be shown live on Sky Sports around the world. Be sure to catch this clash of European titans as they look to emulate Blackpool and sneak up through the Play-Offs at the last minute.

By Matt Abbott