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!