Ever feared Elland Road might have been cursed for Leeds United after almost eight months without a home win?

Well, prior to Tuesday night's long-awaited victory over Cardiff City, the centre circle and dressing room were "blessed" with holy water by Monsignor Philip Moger of St Anne's Cathedral, Leeds (pictured above) at the request of chairman Massimo Cellino in a bid to turn our fortunes.

And it clearly had the desired effect, with United claiming a vital three points and ending a 30-year hoodoo over the Bluebirds thanks to Alex Mowatt's stunning strike.