Post by Taxigirl on Aug 8, 2005 8:30:55 GMT
skysports.planetfootball.com
by Graeme Bailey
Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell insists he is not downhearted at the poor crowd in their opening day fixture.
Only 20,440 witnessed Leeds' 2-1 win over Millwall on Sunday - the lowest Elland Road crowd since 1989.
No Millwall fans were present, but still the figure will be disappointing to the fallen West Yorkshire giant.
"We had an open day last week and there was thousands here," opined Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell.
"I was saying `see you next week' but everyone said they were on holiday because I think it's Leeds' main holiday week this week.
"It's early in the season and a lot of crowds were down yesterday and a lot of people are still on holiday at this time of year.
"It is Leeds' biggest week for holidays, but all we can do is play football. This is a massively-supported club and it will be - it's a long old season."
by Graeme Bailey
Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell insists he is not downhearted at the poor crowd in their opening day fixture.
Only 20,440 witnessed Leeds' 2-1 win over Millwall on Sunday - the lowest Elland Road crowd since 1989.
No Millwall fans were present, but still the figure will be disappointing to the fallen West Yorkshire giant.
"We had an open day last week and there was thousands here," opined Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell.
"I was saying `see you next week' but everyone said they were on holiday because I think it's Leeds' main holiday week this week.
"It's early in the season and a lot of crowds were down yesterday and a lot of people are still on holiday at this time of year.
"It is Leeds' biggest week for holidays, but all we can do is play football. This is a massively-supported club and it will be - it's a long old season."