Leeds United kick off their League One campaign today with their sights
set firmly on promotion.

They're widely-tipped to do it, too.

It's no wonder when they came so agonisingly close last time – even with that 15-point penalty.

Repeating the fantastic start to last season will be a tough ask, though.

Those seven straight wins were born of the us-against-the-world attitude sparked by the points deduction imposed by the Football League.

This time Leeds have no one to fear. But at the same time it won't be a walkover.

They must scrap for every point and demonstrate the same never-say-die attitude that carried them so far last season.

Talk is cheap. Now is the time for Gary McAllister's men to let their football do the talking.

Bagging three points today against Scunthorpe would be a good way to start.

Leeds have one of the strongest squads in the division and there can be no real excuses for failing to deliver this season.

Let's just hope this time we're spared the ordeal of a play-off final.

Shocking error

THE mailroom farce at Leeds General Infirmary brings shame on those who run this fine hospital.

A staggering 150 bags of mail were found dumped in a storeroom.

They contained thousands of items including including test results, GP referrals and appointments.

Disgusted hospital campaigners say the missing letters could have been a matter of life and death for some patients.

It appears the fault lies with a simple lack of manpower to cope with the workload.

The NHS may have difficulties balancing the books but it still has vast resources at its disposal.

Well-paid managers would do well to reassess whether they've got their priorities right.

It's no good having a dedicated team of doctors and nurses if basic tasks like delivering the mail are not being carried out.

The hospital promises it was a one-off and won't happen again.

Maybe. But it's still shocking that it was allowed to happen once.

Tragic couple

THE story of Nicola Godfrey and Matt Carver is one that has touched hearts all over the country.

The couple married knowing Matt's time was running out.

He succumbed to his leukaemia the next day, passing away at the age of 22.

Brave Nicola, from Garforth, says they were just happy to make it to their wedding day.

Our thoughts are with her and Matt's loved ones at this sad time.