Galway at Cardiff

Paul Madden • February 9, 2025

LUSN group Galway Whites in Leeds

Galway Whites organise 5 or 6 trips a year, bringing a coachload of about 30, to Elland Rd. They make good use of their allowance of 30 tickets for at least one of those trips.

Well 30 of us Galway Whites made the bus journey over on Friday, another few flew over.

We had a great drive up the motorways on Friday arrived in Leeds 3.15 pm first stop was Elland Road club shop. We spent an hour there (spending lots of money!) before heading into the city to check into our hotel.

We caught up with a few friends in the Templar on Friday night.

Saturday morning didn't start too well for us as one of our members, Pat, suffered a mild heart attack in the hotel and was taken to hospital . The good news on Saturday evening was he was comfortable. We hope Pat will be discharged today and wish Pat and his wife Laura well. Luckily Pat has family in Leeds and can rest up before the journey home.

We loaded the bus again at 12.30 on Saturday and headed to Elland Road. We parked up next to Hampshire Whites and said a quick hello to Jacqui, before setting off to the Peacock.

We then went in to the watch the game. And what a game.! Never in my life did I think I'd see a 7-0 win but the mighty Whites put on a football demonstration on Saturday. Right from the off 2 goals up after 13 mins Another 5 in the second half

I was sitting in John Charles Stand near the Tunnel. Could hear the banter from the south stand but wasn't sure what they were singing until I saw the videos on line. What a laugh it was brilliant the South singing to the lad in the big coat. You'll never outsing Leeds fans. They'll come up with any song Brilliant humour.

Sunday was the journey home finally landing in the door at 11.30 last night. Another brilliant weekend with Galway Whites. We'll do it all again in March. Roll on.

Paul

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Leeds United Supporters’ Network Tribute – Terry Yorath

By paul keat • January 8, 2026

The Leeds United Supporters’ Network is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Yorath, aged 75. Terry was a proud servant of Leeds United , a former Wales captain and manager, and a respected figure in football both on and off the pitch. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. Terry emerged as a strong, natural leader in Don Revie’s great Leeds United side of the early 1970s. Although born in Cardiff, Wales, he signed as a schoolboy, and went on to play a key role in the 1973–74 First Division title-winning team and featured in the 1975 European Cup Final, becoming the first Welshman to play in that competition’s final. He later enjoyed distinguished spells with Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur, captaining Coventry with pride, and represented Wales with great commitment, earning 59 caps. Beyond his playing days, Terry gave much to the game as a manager, most notably with Wales, where he led a talented side that came heartbreakingly close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. His life was marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of his son Daniel and his presence at the Bradford City fire, events that showed his courage and humanity away from football. Terry Yorath will be remembered by LUSN members, and Leeds United fans everywhere, as a fierce competitor, a leader, and a man who represented our club with honour. As with all our legends, he will never be forgotten.