Post by BigFaker on Sept 5, 2009 12:57:31 GMT -5
Lubo Michalik and Jason Crowe thank the fans after the win against Stockport County
Manager Simon Grayson hailed his record-breaking players after Saturday's win against Stockport County saw the class of 2009 etch their name into the Leeds United history books.
The 2-0 success was United's 14th straight league win home soil - bettering the 13 set by Don Revie's side in 1969 - and it was the eighth straight victory to the start the season in all competitions, bettering the seven straight wins at the start of the 1973 season.
While he expressed his disappointment at the overall performance against Stockport, Grayson said his players should feel proud of what have they achieved so far.
"The players can be proud of themselves," he said. "To break the records they have is terrific, and they deserve full credit for what they have done.
"There's been some great players and managers at this club and to put their names in the record books is something they should all be very proud of. This club is steeped in history and tradition and they have created a record which we hope we expand upon.
"In terms of our season, we haven't achieved anything and no one here thinks we have, but to win eight straight games to start the season - six of them in the league - and to win 14 on the bounce at home in the league is a fantastic achievement for everyone concerned."
First half goals from Mike Grella, his first for the club, and Lubo Michalik with his first in over two years, proved enough to see off a spirited Stockport side in front of almost 23,000 at Elland Road.
"I wouldn't say it was a great performance, but it was a victory and that's what counts," said the manager..
"Sometimes you don't play as well as you can, but you have to win games, and that's what we did.
"We were comfortable enough without really imposing ourselves, but it was another win.
"You have to give Stockport credit and our players have had a heavy schedule, but we've set high standards and we know we can do better."
Manager Simon Grayson hailed his record-breaking players after Saturday's win against Stockport County saw the class of 2009 etch their name into the Leeds United history books.
The 2-0 success was United's 14th straight league win home soil - bettering the 13 set by Don Revie's side in 1969 - and it was the eighth straight victory to the start the season in all competitions, bettering the seven straight wins at the start of the 1973 season.
While he expressed his disappointment at the overall performance against Stockport, Grayson said his players should feel proud of what have they achieved so far.
"The players can be proud of themselves," he said. "To break the records they have is terrific, and they deserve full credit for what they have done.
"There's been some great players and managers at this club and to put their names in the record books is something they should all be very proud of. This club is steeped in history and tradition and they have created a record which we hope we expand upon.
"In terms of our season, we haven't achieved anything and no one here thinks we have, but to win eight straight games to start the season - six of them in the league - and to win 14 on the bounce at home in the league is a fantastic achievement for everyone concerned."
First half goals from Mike Grella, his first for the club, and Lubo Michalik with his first in over two years, proved enough to see off a spirited Stockport side in front of almost 23,000 at Elland Road.
"I wouldn't say it was a great performance, but it was a victory and that's what counts," said the manager..
"Sometimes you don't play as well as you can, but you have to win games, and that's what we did.
"We were comfortable enough without really imposing ourselves, but it was another win.
"You have to give Stockport credit and our players have had a heavy schedule, but we've set high standards and we know we can do better."