Football: LEEDS OFF TO A FLIER.LEEDS have turned back the clock to their Premier League days by preparing in style for tonight's vital match at Yeovil. Manager Gary McAllister Gary McAllister MBE (born 25 December, 1964, in Newarthill, Motherwell) is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager. He began his playing career at Motherwell, scoring 8 goals in 70 appearances, until his fine performance in the 1985 Scottish Cup semi-final against and his men flew to the West Country yesterday to avoid a tiring tir·ing n. See cerclage. journey by road as they target the win that would book their place in the League One play-offs. Leeds are still awaiting the arbitration panel's decision over their 15 points deduction. But McAllister isn't holding his breath. He said: "It's in the hands of the arbitrators but we have always budgeted for zero points back, so hopefully we can crack on and get into the play-offs without needing any points back." A decision on the fitness of 20-goal top scorer Jermaine Beckford Jermaine Beckford (born December 9, 1983) is a professional footballer currently playing for Leeds United. Leeds United beat off competition from Crystal Palace (where he had a trial and played for their reserve team), Charlton Athletic, Sunderland, Southampton and Watford (ankle) will be left as late as possible. |
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