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From 1905

     
2018/19 Part 1 - The Genius on the Blue Bucket
Andrea Radrizzani pushes the boat out to get one of the world's greatest coaches and the gamble so nearly pays off
Part 2 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2018/19 season
The arrival of Andrea Radrizzani as owner of the club brought an end to the chaos of the previous five years
   
2017/18 Part 1 - The Dane and the Tyke
Thomas Christiansen takes Leeds to the top of the table before things fall apart in the spring, and Paul Heckingbottom takes over
Part 2 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2017/18 season
   
2016/17 Part 1 - The Monk and the Madman
With the appointment of Garry Monk, calm and normality is restored to Elland Road, but he only just survived a poor opening run
Part 2 - Radrizzani
A chance meeting leads Andrea Radrizzani to a takeover of Leeds United and the ending of Cellino's time at the helm
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2016/17 season
   
2015/16

Part 1 - Heavy Metal Football
Uwe Rosler becomes the fifth man to hold the post of manager since the arrival of Massimo Cellino a year earlier
Part 2 - Sombrero Steve
'Steve Evans is a manager that opposition fans and managers don't like,' the Scot boasted, referring to himself in the arrogant third person. Elland Road's game of managerial musical chairs continues
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2015/16 season


2014/15 Part 1 - Watermelons
Manager Eater Massimo Cellino sacks three managers in the space of six months as a revolution commences at Elland Road
Part 2 - There's Only One Neil Redfearn
Neil Redfearn emerges after the sackings of David Hockaday and Darko Milanic to launch a fightback built on the fruits of his labours in the United Academy

Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2014/15 season
Massimo Cellino, the Manager Eater, shakes hands with David Hockaday - the new manager lasted six games

2013/14 Part 1 - Clearing the Decks
Brian McDermott begins to rebuild Leeds but is undermined by an appalling run of form
Part 2 - Life During Wartime
A bitter falling out between GFH Capital and David Haigh explodes into one of the most controversial episodes in the history of Leeds United

Part 3 - Manager Eater
Massimo Cellino comes sailing in from left field and Leeds United would never be the same again

Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2013/14 season

2012/13
Part 1 - Take Over My A***
A summer of speculation suggested Middle East billionaires, Ugandan businessmen, American global giants, and even Don Revie's son Duncan might be able to save Leeds from Bates
Part 2 - Brave new dawn
The takeover by GFH Capital complete, Leeds United had to get back to the real business of winning football matched, but that was a challenge Neil Warnock could not overcome
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2012/13 season

2011/12
Part 1 - Unrest and despondency
Ken Bates' decision to develop the East Stand at Elland Road at the expense of transfer activity infuriates fans
Part 2 - Warnock
The dismissal of Simon Grayson after a dismal 4-1 defeat at home to Birmingham leads to the pairing of Neil Warnock with Ken Bates
Part 3 - End of season blues
United's season ends in a whimper as they end with a record number of home defeats
Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2011/12 season
Simon Grayson led Leeds out of League One and close to promotion

2010/11
Part 1 - Hello hello we're back again
United make their return to the Championship after three seasons in the wilderness and gatecrash the promotion chase
Part 2 - Losing their way
A dismal end of season run leaves the club narrowly missing out on the Play Offs but beating the champions on the final day
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2010/11 season

2009/10
Part 1 - Our time at last?
Surely, surely, this would be the year that United took the first steps back up the football ladder
Part 2 - Off field setbacks
Besides playing success, for Leeds United the 2009/10 season will be remembered for a number of behind the scenes controversies
Copy of the full judgement in the Levi v Bates court case
Part 3 - Cup highs and League lows
A famous victory at Old Trafford and two sterling performances against Spurs almost derailed United's promotion chances
Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2009/10 season

2008/09

Part 1 - End of the honeymoon
Time runs out for Gary McAllister when a poor run of form in November and December leads to the dreaded vote of confidence from Ken Bates
Part 2 - Bouncing back with Grayson
A former Elland Road player is appointed manager and revives a flagging season
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final table from the 2008/09 season

Dennis Wise and Ken Bates - Get the Chelsea out of Leeds
 
2007/08

Part 1 - Minus 15
United enter financial administration and endure a succession of setbacks as Ken Bates struggles to retain control
Part 2 - The fightback begins
Cleared to return to League action, United storm into an astonishing start before losing Gus Poyet
Part 3 - Return of the Mac
An old favourite returns to Elland Road to fire a revival of United's season which ends in failure at Wembley
Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 2007/08 season
Administration and aftermath - The Chronology
Letter from KPMG to creditors 24/7/07 laying out terms of the sale of the club to Ken Bates
The full text of the arbitration panel's decision on United's appeal against the 15-point penalty


2006/07
Part 1 - The stuff of nightmares
United slump into one of their worst seasons and Ken Bates sacks Kevin Blackwell
Part 2 - Into the abyss
Doomsday scenario as United are relegated to the third tier and go into administration
Part 3 - Resuls and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 2006/07 season

2005/06
Part 1 - Bouncing back
United mount a promotion challenge and a miraculous comeback at Southampton
Part 2 - Momentum, bottle and the loss thereof
Squeaky Bum Time as the season brings the wobbles for first Sheffield United and then the Whites
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 2005/06 season
Kevin Blackwell revived Leeds after relegation but then lost his job after a shaky start to the 2006/07 season

2004/05

Part 1 - A nasty dose of reality
United begin life outside the Premiership with a rebuilt squad, a new manager and little hope
Part 2 - Cometh the hour, cometh the man
Leeds stumble into more financial difficulties only to be saved by a controversial figure
Part 3 - Dawning of a new era
New money allows the fans to hope for better times ahead for Leeds United
Part 4 - Resulta and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and the final table from the 2004/05 season


2003/04
Part 1 - A season from Hell
United endure their worst start to a season for more than 20 years and see Peter Reid sacked after a 6-1 thrashing
Part 2 - What went wrong?
Leeds United underwent a financial collapse in the early years of the Millennium: Four Four Two charts the tale
Part 3 - Back from the brink
The club tottered towards disaster until a takeover brought them back from the edge of bankruptcy
Part 4 - End of an era
Eddie Gray inspires a revival before overseeing a final end-of-season collapse and relegation
Part 5 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and the final table from the 2003/04 season

2002/03
Part 1 - A new beginning?
15th in Premiership, FA Cup sixth round
Part 2 - Closing down sale
The early season honeymoon for Terry Venables is over as a genuine threat of relegation emerges
Part 3 - A great escape
Terry Venables is sacked, Peter Reid takes over as manager and the goals of Mark Viduka save United
Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 2002/03 season
David O'Leary led Leeds  from 1998 to 2002

2001/02
Part 1 - Pacesetters
United emerge as genuine title contenders and buy a legendary striker
Part 2 - The Leeds United trial
Woodgate and Bowyer face the music after an act of mindless thuggery
Part 3 - A season falls apart
The early season promise turns to ashes and a fifth place finish ends a dream
Part 4 - A summer of change
David O'Leary is sacked and Terry Venables takes over as manager
Part 5 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 2001/02 season

2000/01
Part 1 - A wonderful adventure
Glorious nights in Europe
Part 2 - Champions' League marvels
An amazing run takes Uniited to the brink of European glory
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 2000/01 season

1999/00

Part 1 - Leeds back in contention
David O'Leary uses the money from the Hasselbaink sale to fund big money deals
Part 2 - Tragedy in Istanbul
Two United fans lose their lives in a dreadful evening
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 1990/2000 season

 
1973/74

Part 1 - Unbeatables
United put the disasters of May 1973 firmly behind them to set the pace with some of the best football in their history
Part 2 - An attack of nerves
The form, displays and discipline of the autumn evaporate in the tension of a spring title chase with Liverpool
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 1973/74 season

 
   
1972/73
Part 1 - Rebuilding from the back
Don Revie moves into the transfer market to solve the knotty problem of having to replace two England international defenders
Part 2 - Defending the Cup
United begin their campaign ro retain the FA Cup they won for the first time in May 1972 with a marathon encounter with Norwich City
Part 3 - The Revie-Clough wrangle
The early months of 1973 were dominated by irritable bickering between the managers of Leeds United and Derby County
Part 4 - The Revie for Everton affair
Don Revie was in bits after the Sunderland debacle and was tempted by a new start at Everton as United prepared for the Cup Winners Cup final
Part 5 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 1972/73 season
 

1971/72

Part 1 - Exiles
The FA closes Elland Road for a month and United show some signs of fatigue
Part 2 - The Asa Hartford affair
One of the most extraordinary failed transfer stories of all time puts the future career of a promising midfielder at risk
Part 3 - Super Leeds
Possibly the most memorable period in United's history brings an astonishing spell of form, the Cup and more league heartbreak
Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 1971/72 season

Don Revie and Billy Bremner with the FA Cup in 1972

1970/71

Part 1 - Off like a train
United recover from the heartbreak of missing out on the treble to set the pace in the new season
Part 2 - The Jack Charlton affair
In one of the year's great sporting controversies, the United defender becomes the scapegoat for all the game's ills
Part 3 - Colchester, Tinkler and Fairs success
Another championship chase comes to nought, but there is at least some silverware as consolation
Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 1970/71 season


1969/70
Part 1 - From ironclad defence to fluent attack
United break the British transfer record and break the club's scoring record in their European Cup debut
Part 2 - Treble heartbreak
United's hopes of a magnificent treble turn to dust in the face of impossible fixture congestion
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, line ups, scorers, attendances, final table and transfers from the 1969/70 season

1968/69
Part 1 - Going for the one
Don Revie focuses his sights sharply on a first league title
Part 2 - Champions
United hold their nerve and their imperious form to outdistance Liverpool
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 1968/69 season

1967/68
Part 1 - The Revie effect
After Harry Reynolds' retirement Don Revie leads his men through a dominant autumn
Part 2 - The cups that cheer
United put the champion runners-up tag behind them by securing two major trophies
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 1967/68 season
Don Revie with the League Cup in 1968

1966/67
Part 1 - Injury-ravaged but out of debt
Problems with the transfer market and injuries, a disastrous start and a big profit
Part 2 - Bridesmaids once more
A revival in form brings a late spurt for three trophies but inevitable disappointment again
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 1966/67 season

1965/66
Part 1 - Welcome to Europe
Inter Cities Fairs Cup debut ends in tragedy for Bobby Collins but United triumph
Part 2 - Runners-up once more
So near and yet so far in both league championship and European competition
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 1965/66 season

1964/65
Part 1 - White riot
Leeds United emerge from the Second Division to shake up the First
Part 2 - Inches from glory
The Whites enjoy a remarkable season with a Wembley debut, but end up with nothing
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 1964/65 season

1963/64
Part 1 - Kicker conspiracy
Don Revie's brash young team and their controversial climb to the top of the Second Division
Part 2 - On the march at last
Leeds United return to the First Division after four years in exile by winning the Division Two title
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers and attendances and final table from the 1963/64 season
1962 - The management team which revoltionised Leeds United - secretary Cyril Williamson, chairman Harry Reynolds, manager Don Revie, physio Bob English, trainer Les Cocker and chief coach Syd Owen

1962/63
Part 1 - Return of the king
United spend big to recapture the Gentle Giant
Part 2 - Dawning of a new era
The emergence of Don Revie's youth brigade allows John Charles to return to Italy

1961/62
Part 1 - The Real Thing
Don Revie opts for a change of colours to create new aspirations
Part 2 - The Difference
As United struggle against relegation, Don Revie gambles on an old war horse to revive the club's fortunes

1960/61
Here come the mugs
14th in Division 2, Don Revie takes over as manager

1959/60
Billy the Kid and a Fall from Grace
Jack Taylor takes over as manager, 21st in Division 1

1958/59
Winter of discontent
Bill Lambton appointed in one of the shortest managerial stays and signs Don Revie before departing
The 1956 promotion party is under way as Raich Carter pours out the champagne for John Charles, with Jack Charlton, Jimmy Dunn, Eric Kerfoot, George Meek and Grenville Hair among the others pictured

1957/58
Life after Charles
17th in Division 1

1956/57
Tilting at windmills
8th in Division 1, John Charles leaves for Juventus

1955/56

Promotion at last
Promoted from Division 2 as runners-up


1954/55
Closest promotion race for years
4th in Division 2

1953/54
King Charles
Raich Carter takes over as manager, 10th in Division 2, John Charles record 42 goals

1952/53
The coming of Charles
10th in Division 2, Jack Charlton debut in April

1951/52
All change
6th in Division 2, FA Cup fifth round

1950/51
More of the same
5th in Division 2

1949/50
A Cup run at last
5th in Division 2 - FA Cup sixth round

1948/49
Living dangerously
Major Frank Buckley takes over as manager, John Charles debut April 49, 15th in Division 2
Billy Hampson's reign lasted twelve years

1947/48
Freefall
18th in Division 2

1946/47
Plumbing the depths
Bottom of Division 1 and relegated - Willis Edwards takes over as manager April 47

1939-46
In disarray amidst the chaos
Official competition put on hold

1938/39
Bye bye Bert, Welcome back Wilf
Last season before World War II - 13th in Division 1

1937/38
That's more like it
9th in Division 1

1936/37
Pitiful
19th in Division 1

1935/36
Change of tack
Billy Hampson takes over as manager - 11th in Division 1 - FA Cup fifth round

1934/35
Back to struggling
18th in Division 1 - Dick Ray resigns
The years under Dick Ray saw United's fortunes fluctuate wildly

1933/34
A quiet year
9th in Division 1

1932/33
First Division security
8th in Division 1 - FA Cup fifth round

1931/32
The yo yo club bounces back
Promoted as runners-up to Wolves

1930/31
Down to earth with a thump
Hopes of building on their success are dashed

1929/30
The big time
5th in Division 1 - best performance before Don Revie

1928/29
Comfortable
13th in Division 1

1927/28
Immediate return
Dick Ray takes over as manager - promoted from Division 2 as runners-up

1926/27
Third time unlucky
Relegated from Division 1 in 21st place
Arthur Fairclough left Huddersfield to lead United to the Secdon Division title in 1924 but saw them relegated threemyears later

1925/26
On the brink
19th in Division 1

1924/25
A bit of a struggle
18th in Division 1

1923/24
A memorable year
Second Division champions

1922/23
Getting closer
7th in Division 2

1921/22
Promising signs
8th in Division 2

1920/21

Back in the big time
Leeds United join League under the leadership of J Hilton Crowther and Arthur Fairclough - 14th in Division 2
Part 2 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1920/21 season


1919/20
Disaster strikes
Leeds City expelled from Football League after 8 games for illegal payments to players
Herbert Chapman led Leeds City's re-election campaign in 1912 and then led them on to greater things

1915-19
Part 1 -1915/16 Springtime triumph as war wages on
A new syndicate takes over the running of the club, Herbert Chapman signs Fanny Walden and City win the Midland Subsidiary tournament
Part 2 - 1916/17 Chapman off but City move on
Herbert Chapman bids a temporary farewell, but Leeds win the Midland Principal championship
Part 3 - 1917/18 An astonishing success
On a wave of attacking brilliance, City scoop two league championships and beat Stoke to secure the title of England's unofficial champions
Part 4 - 1918/19 Peace at last
Herbert Chapman and George Cripps quit Elland Road but the wartime trophy trail continues a Leeds win the West Riding Senior Cup
Part 5 - Results and tables
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and final tables from the First World War period

1914/15
Part 1 - Ravaged by war
An assassination in Central Europe throws the entire globe into turmoil and leaves football in a chaotic mess
Part 2 - Ten years in the making
City celebrate the tenth anniversary of their birth but start the season with a poor run of results
Part 3 - Erratic in the extreme
The Peacocks' form teeters on eccentrically through the spring and the season ends in a whimper
Part 4 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1914/15 season

1913/14
Part 1 - A team to be feared
Herbert Chapman's men quickly earn themselves a reputation as a team to watch, achieving the club's record victory
Part 2 - Brink of glory
Despite a poor run in January, City push all the way in unsuccessful pursuit of promotion
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1913/14 season

1912/13
Part 1 - A fresh start
Herbert Chapman takes over as manager and brings a new professionalism and big names to Elland Road
Part 2 - Revival
Jimmy Speirs finds his form and brings out the best in Billy McLeod who sets a new scoring record for City
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1912/13 season
Frank Scott-Walford had an unhappy time in the Elland Road hot seat

1911/12
Part 1 - Little to cheer
Amid fresh money worries, City endure a run of results that leaves them in danger
Part 2 - The end for Scott-Walford
The Peacocks lose their manager and are forced to apply for re-election after a disastrous run
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1911/12 season

1910/11
Part 1 - Play up, Ireland!
Scott-Walford brings in more Irishman, but City get off to a dreadful start
Part 2 - Mediocre, dull and uninteresting
City recover to achieve their best finish under Scott-Walford but it's a lacklustre season
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and the final table from the 1910/11 season

1909/10
Part 1 - Slippery slope
Opening day win with Irish imports but a terrible autumn leaves City deep in trouble
Part 2 - Dismal and depressing
A grim struggle against having to apply for re-election ends happily but it was a close thing
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and the final table from the 1909/10 season

1908/09

Part 1 - New broom sweeps clean
City make another great start under Frank Scott-Walford and hammer the Cup holders
Part 2 - Descent into depression
Exciting times in the Cup while City struggle to another disappointing League finish
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances and the final table from the 1908/09 season

Gilbert Gillies led Leeds City through their first three seasons in the Football League

1907/08

Part 1 - Flattering to deceive
City top the Second Division table after a wonderful start but then their season collapses
Part 2 - Goodbye Gillies, Hello Scott-Walford
Gilbert Gillies throws in the towel after a disastrous season and it's back to the drawing board
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1907/08 season


1906/07
Part 1 - Unrest and a tragedy
Leeds City kick off their second season, put up with the criticism of fans and suffer a tragedy
Part 2 - A new star
Billy McLeod arrives at Elland Road and sparks a revival, but inconsistency brings a 10th place finish
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1906/07 season

1905/06
Part 1 - Where it all began
Leeds City are formed from the ashes of Hunslet and gain election to the Football League
Part 2 - Up and running
City make their debut in the Football League and end up an extremely encouraging sixth
Part 3 - Results and table
All the results, scorers, teams, attendances, transfers and final table from the 1905/06 season