It's déjà vu as Leeds take on the Football League family once again

With less than 48 hours until the race for automatic promotion from League One is decided, Bristol Rovers boss Paul Trollope has revealed that Leeds again find themselves up against the collective which is the 'Football League family'.

Three years ago the club were infamously docked fifteen points when exiting Administration on the eve of their debut season in the division. The unprecedented action was subsequently backed by an overwhelming majority of Football League clubs at a specially convened meeting.

On Saturday the Whites can catapult themselves back into the Championship with victory over the Pirates at Elland Road. However, faltering Rovers are far from alone in their bid to halt the promotion party, having been inundated with intelligence from numerous other clubs desperate to prevent Leeds leaving the division.

Speaking to the club's official website 'Trolls' confirmed: 'We have received more help this week from other teams than we have ever received, which is great. We have had an influx of information, dvds and reports, which can only help us.'

Unfortunately for Rovers they will be on their own when they take to the field on Saturday, reeling from a run which has seen them collect just one point and four defeats from their last five games.

Once again it seems it's all eyes on Leeds this Saturday. Time to add the perfect finish to a memorable season for Simon Grayson's charges. Destiny is calling - AS LEEDS GO MARCHING ON...

Leeds tribute from Norway

The following 'Ode to Leeds United' was penned by Borge Ravndal who hails from Aalgaard in Norway. Borge has been a supporter of the Whites since the age of seven, sharing in the ups and downs from the glory years to the present day.

His positive energy sent across the North Sea might just help vanquish non-league Kettering at Elland Road this evening, thus setting up a mouth-watering FA Cup clash against old foes Manchester United at Old Trafford in round three.

I was born in nineteen sixty four

with a decade of pride underway

when Leeds entered the marvellous door

for ten years they were able to stay

On top and opponents were shocked

by their brilliant, magnificent play

and back fours were constantly knocked

by Clarke, Bremner, Giles, Jones and Gray

Don Revie, a genius he was

and in players skills he believed

in return they gave to their boss

the honour of goals they achieved

We’re still longing back to those days

of glory and triumph and pride

we trust that the lads find the ways

although it’s a long way to ride

But this season may be the start

of climbing to something great

for Leeds, the club in my heart

for Premier League patient we wait!

Many Thanks Borge!

Charlton casting envious eyes at 'lucky' Leeds

'I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it' - Thomas Jefferson (3rd President of the United States)

Charlton Athletic manager Phil Parkinson caused controversy this week in labelling Leeds United's tremendous start to the season as 'lucky'. Evidently Parkinson has taken to hiding behind the illusion thrown at all successful teams - they're not the most talented, nor the hardest working - just lucky.

'I think it's good for the rest of the division that they lost' he crowed, referring to Leeds first defeat of the campaign at Millwall. His words showing a man harbouring real concerns that there may ultimately be only one automatic promotion place available to the chasing pack. The Addicks manager cannot have failed to recognise that his own side have now won just two of their previous eight league games, after matching United stride for stride for the opening month of the campaign.

Meanwhile Leeds quietly got on with the business of transcending League One, benefitting from another 'lucky' late goal away to promotion rivals Bristol Rovers this week, putting the seal on a stunning 4-0 victory. Long may the seemingly outrageous fortune continue.

Grayson: Liverpool tie a great opportunity

Leeds boss Simon Grayson saw his side cruise into pole position in League One with a 4-1 demolition of Gillingham on Saturday - a fifteenth consecutive home league victory. A first-half brace from Bradley Johnson (pictured) and strikes from Jonny Howson and Jermaine Beckford put clear water between United and the rest of the pack as Charlton Athletic succumbed to a late equaliser at Norwich City.

Grayson was particularly pleased at the goal threat his side showed from midfield. 'Bradley’s a talented player,’ he confirmed. ‘He’s still young, he’s still learning the game, but he works hard for the team and he’s got good quality. He’s done ever so well this year, playing with a lot of confidence. He’s a big strong lad who can pick a pass and get a goal, and I’m delighted that he’s got two. Jonny Howson typified what we wanted, people breaking from midfield, getting shots off, and finished it really well.’

The manager’s attention now turns to the Carling Cup third round tie against Liverpool on Tuesday. ‘It’s a great opportunity for us to try and be a giant killer, to put on a performance against one of the top teams in Europe. It’s a great tie. It’s a no-lose situation for us really because we’ll be up against a team who everybody expects to win. A full house here on Tuesday night is going to be is going to be a great feeling for the players and everybody connected with the club.’

Grayson delighted with Grella

Leeds United's 2-0 victory over Stockport County at Elland Road on Saturday was an eighth straight win and 14th consecutive home league triumph - both new club records.

First half goals from Mike Grella (pictured) and Lubomir Michalik helped open up a five point gap over the chasing pack. United, missing the injured Jermaine Beckford, also had the luxury of squandering a second-half penalty when Robert Snodgrass saw his tame effort saved.

Manager Simon Grayson was understandably delighted with the result. 'I'm very proud and privileged to be in charge of a successful team,' said Grayson.

'There have been a lot of fantastic footballers that have played for this club. Its a club that is steeped in history and tradition. To have created the record that we have today is a fantastic achievement. The players can be really proud of what they have achieved'.

Grayson was also pleased to see Grella open his goalscoring account for the club. 'Full credit to Mike Grella - he's stepped up and got his goal and its what he's needed. His performances have been very good over the past few weeks, he just needed that league goal. He showed what he's about with that goal because he took it very calmly and I'm delighted for the player'.

'The players are thriving' ~ Grayson

Leeds United's faultless start to the season continued with a thoroughly dominant display against Tranmere Rovers at Elland Road this afternoon. The usual suspects were on the score sheet again for United, with Bradley Johnson following up his midweek strike at Walsall, before Jermaine Beckford and Luciano Becchio helped themselves to another goal apiece, leaving manager Simon Grayson reaching for the superlatives.

'It certainly was an excellent performance. When we got possession of the ball we moved it around really well and played some fantastic stuff. I felt like a fan at times just watching them. Everything came together today. We've got a good work ethic right the way through the team and that hopefully will carry us a long way forward'.

The manager hinted he will be fielding a strong side in Tuesday's Carling Cup second round tie against Championship side Watford: 'The players are thriving at the moment, they're playing with a lot of confidence and we want to keep that momentum going. At this moment in time we're looking forward to playing anybody'.

Grayson: Bradley was outstanding

Leeds boss Simon Grayson heaped praise on Bradley Johnson after the midfielder capped a great personal display with a diving header the comeback victory at Walsall last night.

The Whites looked like surrendering their 100 percent start to the season after a Sam Parkin penalty put the hosts in front with just 11 minutes remaining. However, Jermaine Beckford stole all three points for Leeds with a superb strike in a frantic finish.

Grayson has kept his faith in Johnson, and felt he was aptly rewarded: 'I thought he was excellent. He started on the left-hand side and put some good quality balls in. He got the goal and it's given him a major lift obviously. I thought his performance tonight was outstanding, as he has been over the course of the season'.

The manager was also impressed with the contribution of star-striker Beckford: 'He had a great opportunity first half but the keeper made an absolutely wonderful save,' said Grayson. 'But he kept on going. It was a great turn in the box and a finish of the highest quality, and that's what Jermaine's about'.

'It's places like Walsall and Wycombe you have to go and get results, and today has shown that we've got that character and that belief that we can win anywhere we go to'.