John Fraser

Born in Leeds living in Ballinrobe, Mayo. LUFC, Leeds Rhinos & YCCC.

[The CricHub @thecrichub_live]

Most #cricket grounds keep their history inside the stadium. But at Headingley, it lives on the streets.

Created by #Leeds artist Andy McVeigh, better known as Burley Banksy, these artworks turn an ordinary walk to the ground into a journey through some of cricket’s greatest moments.

PHOTOS + FEATURE: https://t.co/g8dlBTrUrO

#T20WorldCup #Ashes #BurleyBansky #Headingly | @im_sandipan @theburleybanksy

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[ellie may @ellufc]

jesse marsch being exposed and called out on a global scale is the best thing to come out of this world cup so far

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@amcphersonafc1 Congratulations.

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@iGerLynch @Johnyboylufc No you r not a tourist Ger. The amount of fans travelling over from Ireland is amazing. I’m born & bred in Leeds but live in the west of Ireland, I only get to 2/3 games a season does that make me a tourist?

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

3 years ago today #LUFC sacked Jesse Marsch and continued a dramatic death spiral towards the championship.

The journey Marcelo Bielsa wrought ended with Sam Allardyce, relegation and club-captain Liam Cooper telling anyone who didn't want to be at Leeds to leave - in not so many words.

That summer spelled the end of Andrea Radrizzani's custodianship of the club and a mass relegation loan clause exodus.

The #49ers and Daniel Farke's task was to pick up the pieces left by Radrizzani, Victor Orta and the old regime.

Three years ago, Leeds were pinning their hopes on the likes of Weston McKennie, Marc Roca and Rasmus Kristensen.

The quality of this current squad stands in stark contrast.

14 points off the magic 40 point mark with 14 games to play, but 3 wins and 3 draws would likely be enough.

And those positive results needed can start with a win tonight against Nottingham Forest under the lights of Elland Road.

When you look back at that time under Jesse Marsch, the club was in chaos: Marsch's 'pinball football', the loss of Bielsa and then star players Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips, Victor Orta's signings and demeanor and the impending, inevitable ownership transition - all added to the mix.

The foundations the club have built since then: consistency from Farke, shrewd signings, settled, clear ownership, and the plans to expand the ground - have built an organisation that has the feel and look of a club that can stay in the Premier League for a long time.

But they have to get through this first season back, lick their wounds in the summer and invest heavily again: goalkeeper, striker, centre back, wing back/s.. etc

And that push towards chiseling their name in the future of the Premier League continues tonight and could take a massive leap forward with a statement win against a relegation rival.

And one thing is certain: Elland Road will be as loud as it has ever been.

It feels like a very, very special and pivotal night..

[Rotherham United @RotherhamUnited]

100 years of Millers history - one record broken last night by @LUFC loanee Harry Gray! 💯

Harry becomes our youngest ever goalscorer beating the previous record held by Trevor Phillips! 🥇👶

#RUFC | #TownCountyUnited

[John Nichol ✈ @JohnNicholRAF]

Long ramble:
I have been mulling if I should comment on President Trump's inane comments about NATO involvement in Afghanistan. Although 35 years ago, during the US-led first Gulf War, I was lying, handcuffed & blindfolded - literally 'shoulder to shoulder' - with a US colleague on a concrete floor in an Iraqi interrogation bunker, I rather feel it should be the current generation who express any anger at the President's ludicrous, demonstrably false utterings. Which is why I earlier shared some posts from others.
But perhaps I will reflect like this - I watched Trump's press conference in the wake of the terrible tragedy when a US helicopter collided with a civilian airliner last January in disbelief. 64 people lost their lives but it seemed to be about him - his expertise, his knowledge, what he thought had happened. Much of what he said was incorrect.
So I realised back then that it was going to be pointless trying to analyse any upcoming word-salads. Everything is clearly about him; his expertise in every subject, his grasp of all situations. His need to say something, anything, to show he is the best, the cleverest, the smartest, the most knowledgeable kid on the block.
The pub-bore, the braggart, the know-it-all, pontificates on anything and everything in the hope of bolstering their own, clearly very low, self-esteem.
I wonder that, in the President's mind, that it doesn't matter if what he says is factually correct? I wonder if he knows, understands, even cares, what is true? He is saying some words, which in his mind, seems to suggest that he's important and people will admire him, laud him. The fact that everyone around him then applauds this character trait, thanking him for his 'leadership' at every turn, just amplifies his desire, his need to continue. He's got want he wants - in his mind - attention, praise, admiration.
So to sum up, trying to analyse Trump's ramblings is like trying to play chess with a pigeon. Somewhat interesting at first, but ultimately, truly pointless and rather frustrating.
To those he has hurt, insulted, vilified, I send you my deepest condolences for your loss, and gratitude for your service.

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

Why is everyone questioning Perri but not why Barnes was allowed to twist 180 without putting a foot in??

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@amcphersonafc1 hey Andy hope you are feeling better! The dons winning makes it easier not like Leeds constantly losing.

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@DaveLUFCWatkins Great read. Yes Darlow has pushed Perri down to number 2.

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@TheSquareBall You have a choice of Aldi’s in Galway.

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@gdlufc It would explain, why I find myself 20,000 in a queue for home tickets!!! #lufc

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@ellis_platten Gordon Strachan or Messi???

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@Mayo_GodHelpUs Good point, that 30 mill needs to be spent elsewhere.

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@userchooser When can I come to visit and try??

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@Mayo_GodHelpUs All the media is talking about is the college American football game in 3/4 weeks

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@Joe_tiff25 @Footballguru69 Good luck, thanks all the info.

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@talkaboutlufcv2 Hey Ger
Make sure you have the correct bank details, I got caught out two years ago

[John Fraser @johnfraser1969]

@gerrymcdermotya @TheLeedsPress Gordon Strachan