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~ FULLERTON PARK 1961 - 2011 ~
"CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SUPPORTING LEEDS UNITED"

Welcome to the Homepage of our little website. Everyone who joins LUSC does so out of personal choice We have always been an independent body in all our 92 years, as well as loyal to the Whites. If you'd like to join us please follow the lnks for an application form or email our admin address below.

AGM & Renewals.
Our AGM is on Monday 5th July. Members should have received an email or a letter by June 7th. This included the usual information about renewing Membership for next season plus a details slip. If you haven't had anything from us then please contact the homepage admin email address below.

Grayson Right To Aim High.
After a short end of season club break, Simon has been quick to start rebuilding the squad for the Championship challenge. After so many years of us seeing the Club being forced to downsize, the emphasis is now on a measured upgrading. The bottom line this time may be consolidation, but if you aim for the ceiling then you should at least reach the mantlepiece, anything else is a bonus.
We should see different football in this division, perhaps more football instead of the guerrilla tactics often used against us last season. Usually there is a big contrast between the ex- Premiership Clubs and the ex-League One set-ups. However this time, Leeds and Norwich are two names traditionally associated with the higher levels, their present status having had more to do with recent past financial history. Fans of both and especially Leeds, have still got all the tee shirts. A reasonably successful and sustainable United should pull in more big crowds as seen last term.

Branch Away Travel.
Last season, according to this site, if you attended all away Leeds United League and Cup games, you clocked up a staggering 9,200 miles, equal to going to Perth Australia. Research for 2010-11 has given a forecast of about 6340 miles for the 23 League games, compared to 7930 in 2009-10.

League fixtures were due on June 17th so if you plan on travelling with us please contact Keith as soon as possible please. Don't forget you must have a valid 2010-11 LUMC Card for ticket orders.
N.B. Please say if you are season ticket holder or not, as separate lists are required by L.U.T.S. Coaches depart from outside the Old Peacock. Forecourt parking is strictly at owners risk, and we ask you please don't block access for other pub customers whilst you are away for the games. We hope to be offering pre-travel hot meals for certain games this season. Further details will be advised on our coaches and at Branch Meetings in due course.

"Inger-land" Expects.
World Football's 4 yearly showcase event has begun and if the sheer volume of car pennants, flags in windows and gardens is anything to go by the intensity of interest is exceptionally high this time. Hands up how many of you remember England's Manager playing for Juventus in the 1971 Fairs Cup Final 2nd Leg at Elland Road? Ironically Leeds won the trophy without actually winning either of the 2 games, landing the silverware by courtesy of the away goals rule. England's qualifying results have racked up the optimism and before the tournament commenced were one of the bookies 3 favourites.To coin a phrase it's the season of "plastic patriotism", but who benefits? Does this orgy of national unity create some much needed temporary employment during the recession? Visiting one famous Leeds housewares store revealed tee shirts sporting St. George's Cross actually made in Pakistan! If you fancy seeing the key games on a big screen (not too big) then why not nip down to LUSC HQ a.k.a. the "Old Peacock" and indulge in a few tipples at the same time?

Karma Chameleons?
I was talking to a friend last season who is one of those "Non League" anoraks and a bit out of touch with "big money football". He happened to be driving through Stretford one lunchtime and the next day asked me, "Were MU playing Norwich in a cup tie?" I said, "Yeah, it was the Double-Glazers Trophy!"

Branch Meetings.
Our Meetings are held in the back room of the Peacock on alternate Mondays, Bank Holidays and matchdays excepted from August.Members and newcomers alike are very welcome to come along. Simply click the Homepage "Meeting Dates" link or check our 24/7 Information Line (0113) 2777786.

"Elland Roar."
The SC Newsletter appears at least monthly, on matchdays. Content is a mix of news, witty comment, information + trivia etc. It is emailed to Members, also available in the Peacock and Branch Meetings.

Merchandise.
LUSC has its own badge design which is used on polo shirts, ties and of course metal badges. Our Branch also has its own brand polos and sweatshirts with a woven badge, however our supplier has a minimum quota requirement which depends on other Members ordering. Cash with orders please.

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