padraig mc hale

Physio 🤔
Mayo4Sam 🏐
LUFC ⚽
etc etc

[? @Strombolli4]

@fesshole Go on the attack man! “Donate to underprivileged disabled children sir? Fuck them, too many kids in the world.” Enjoy the shock on their face and the extra bounce in your stride

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

When the break for Ramadan was apparently booed by #LUFC fans during their game against Man City last Saturday evening - there were some very prominent voices who were asserting that, essentially, Leeds’ fans were all racist.

When a few people tried to explain that the booing was not necessarily about Ramadan; and was likely due to: Pep’s tactical team talks, the lack of communication about why the game was stopped, the lack of visibility of the messaging on the board etc - Leeds fans were accused of making excuses.

There was a break for Ramadan in the game today. Of the thousands of people standing around me there were perhaps a handful who tried to boo and quietened when there was no one joining in.

Instead Leeds fans were singing: “We are the champions, Champions of Europe” - a song sung regularly since the 1975 European Cup Final injustice in Paris.

I don’t imagine there will be many - or any - prominent voices that will now correct the narrative. It is much more interesting for some people to call fans of a club they (presumably) hate - racist, than it is to listen, and to express nuance - characteristics incidentally, which can cure people of racist ideologies.

#LUFC and the city of Leeds has a proud history of anti-racism.

30,000 Leeds residents met Oswald Mosley on Holbeck Moor and kicked the British Union of Fascists out of the city in the 1930s.

When Albert Johannasson was verbally abused by opponents in the 1960s, Billy Bremner would take retribution with his studs by very literally kicking racism out of football.

And in the 1980s the National Front were expelled from Elland Road by a campaign led by #LUFC fan groups and fanzines.

Leeds United does not have a racist fan base, there are racists everywhere. But it certainly is popular to call them so, while ignoring the nuance, circumstances and history.

[AFC GLEN @AFC_GLEN]

This would be why Farke was angry at the ref… both These decisions would be analysed and given elsewhere.

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@grassrootsrefJa @kickitout Ya i know. It was and I seen it online beforehand but many around me at the time didn't until I mentioned.

[Bryn @BrynLaw]

A dark, dark anniversary - thoughts as ever with Gary’s family.
#GarySpeed #mentalhealth
#goodtotalk

[Reptracker | Conor McEvoy @reptracker]

Leeds United today honoured club legend Johnny Giles with a Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆

Giles lit up Elland Road for 12 seasons, forming an iconic partnership with Billy Bremner and helping Don Revie’s side to league titles, domestic cups and European glory.

527 games. 115 goals. Countless memories. A true Leeds and Ireland legend💛🇮🇪

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@ZK1919 Great breakdown, much appreciated

[Éire Guide @eireguide]

The very great Johnny Giles has hung up his punditary boots, recording his last slot with Off The Ball today. Enjoy your retirement legend, by god you deserve it! ⚽

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@apopey

[Sky Sports Football @SkyFootball]

LEEDS WIN THE 2024/25 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE 🏆

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@olliewalsh_ @Michael_TSB I need the sound effects 😅

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

#LUFC

[Sky Sports Football @SkyFootball]

BREAKING: Leeds United have been promoted to the Premier League ⬆️⚪️

[Second Tier podcast @secondtierpod]

Burnley and Leeds have been officially promoted to the Premier League.

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@90sfootball @365Scores @Michael_TSB a clear winner here 🤔

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@VodafoneIreland My Internet has been down for the last month. Can you please help me to get this sorted?

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@NatBroadbandIrl My Internet has been down for the last month. Can you please help me to get this sorted?

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@Jake___2003 Ramzami been most lively looking, started v strong
Soloman has had flashes of brilliant, injury lost his momentum
James had been the most consistent
Gnonto been average so far

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@WALMOT_ Very sorry to hear the news, rest in peace 🙏

[padraig mc hale @padraigmchale]

@rmccaff09 Nearly as good as that 10m sprint for the belt! 💪