The most pleased man in Leeds: 1931/32 season, part seven
Leeds United's young players had two games left to seal promotion to the First Division. Two games for their own fans to resist giving these weak boys a good shaking.
Moxcowhite • Daniel Chapman
Brian Deane ⭑ From A-Z since '92
As a replacement for Lee Chapman, Leeds United's record signing looked completely lost. But as himself, Brian Deane was the player of the year.
One fears for their future popularity: 1931/32 season, part six
Leeds United were on the brink of promotion back to the First Division. But by showing their best form away from Elland Road, they were risking their reputation in their home city.
Marcelo Bielsa among the critics, Uruguay 2025 edition
Uruguay's poor form has been, one reporter wrote, 'not a surprise, but the chronicle of a disaster foretold'. Marcelo Bielsa, of course, has heard the arguments. He doesn't agree with them.
Bradley Johnson ⭑ From A-Z since '92
By the time he got into the Championship with Leeds United, Bradley Johnson had learned how to win an argument — and win over the doubters. Ken Bates was making a mistake by trying to turn the fans against someone who would just turn them right back again.
Rally Round Leeds United: 1931/32 season, part five
Injuries were threatening Leeds United's promotion bid, and the club called for more backing for its young team. But even the local ghosts weren't interested.
Too much pessimism, too many excuses: 1931/32 season, part four
Leeds United's chairman, Alderman Clarke, was looking for common cause among struggling football clubs. What he got was to be put back in his place.
Billy Sharp ⭑ From A-Z since '92
Sometimes Billy Sharp looks like he has solved goalscoring, with the power to make himself inevitable in the right places at the right times. Although being in a Sheffield United shirt usually helped too.
Champions of Europe, or nothing at all: how Paris 1975 echoes through Leeds United
If Paris in May 1975 was a funeral for the club's greatest era, this epitaph from its architect was defining.
Cynicism is never one-sided: the aftermath of Leeds vs Bayern, 1975
"The lads played well, they played their hearts out," said Jimmy Armfield. "And I think that makes it worse."