Galway Whites: Celebrations in Leeds

Paul Madden • January 28, 2024

Oisin and Ray celebrate their birthdays with the Galway Whites

Leeds United V Preston with the Galway Whites

Our journey started on Saturday morning at 03.30. We picked up passengers along the route to Dublin finally meeting the last of the crew at Irish Ferries terminal in Dublin Port. We arrived in Holyhead over an hour late and set off for Leeds taking a half hour stop along the way.

We eventually arriving in Leeds about 4.45pm. Time then for a visit to the club shop in trinity. Few of us ventured out to meet up with Stix Lockwood. Also met up with Gary Edwards. Sunday then was match day and a fabulous 3 points. Not the best game in the world marred by a terrible referee who lost total control of the game.

We had 2 birthdays this trip the Ray and young Oisin who got mentioned in the programme. There was a lot of cake to go round too!

All Sunday evening I had to keep on eye on my phone to see if we'd be sailing home on Monday. Monday came and we set off down the very windy M62. Heavy winds going over the Pennines but we got over them. Then along the A55 and then on the Welsh coast we hit it again. But we managed to get to Holyhead and our sailing home wasn't too bad.

That was our 3rd bus trip of the season and I have 2 more planned. We're the only Irish group that still still do these trips. While a lot of us take flights over to games as well.

Next trip is the Rotherham game. We already have our 13 tickets for that one.

Thanks to all that came to meet up with us after the game we'll see you all again.

< Older Post Newer Post >

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.