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Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Leeds share rivalries with Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as with local teams such as Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.
Leeds United's predecessor, Leeds City, was formed in 1904 and elected to League membership in 1905.
At Salem Congregational Chapel, Leeds in 1919, Leeds United was formed, and they received an invitation to enter the Midland League, being voted into it on 31 October, taking the place vacated by Leeds City Reserves.
The chairman of Huddersfield Town, Hilton Crowther loaned Leeds United £35,000, to be repaid when Leeds United won promotion to Division One.
In the 1964-65 campaign, Leeds finished second to rivals Manchester United on goal average.
In the 1965-66 campaign, Leeds again finished second in the league, whilst also reaching the semi-finals of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, losing on aggregate to Spanish side Real Zaragoza despite manager Revie ordering the fire brigade to flood the pitch before the replay at Elland Road. The 1966-67 season saw Leeds finish 4th in the league, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup, losing 1-0 to Chelsea and the final of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, losing 2-0 to GNK Dinamo Zagreb.
With Leeds failing to land a trophy, they nearly doubled their record transfer in 1967-68, buying Sheffield United centre-forward Mick Jones for £100,000.
Leeds share rivalries with Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as with local teams such as Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.
Leeds United's predecessor, Leeds City, was formed in 1904 and elected to League membership in 1905.
At Salem Congregational Chapel, Leeds in 1919, Leeds United was formed, and they received an invitation to enter the Midland League, being voted into it on 31 October, taking the place vacated by Leeds City Reserves.
The chairman of Huddersfield Town, Hilton Crowther loaned Leeds United £35,000, to be repaid when Leeds United won promotion to Division One.
In the 1964-65 campaign, Leeds finished second to rivals Manchester United on goal average.
In the 1965-66 campaign, Leeds again finished second in the league, whilst also reaching the semi-finals of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, losing on aggregate to Spanish side Real Zaragoza despite manager Revie ordering the fire brigade to flood the pitch before the replay at Elland Road. The 1966-67 season saw Leeds finish 4th in the league, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup, losing 1-0 to Chelsea and the final of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, losing 2-0 to GNK Dinamo Zagreb.
With Leeds failing to land a trophy, they nearly doubled their record transfer in 1967-68, buying Sheffield United centre-forward Mick Jones for £100,000.
Leeds secured the title in April 1969 with a 0-0 draw with challengers Liverpool at Anfield, whose supporters congratulated Leeds.
Leeds and Arsenal both challenged for the title that season, though it would be the Gunners who would claim the league title, finishing one point ahead of Leeds after the latter lost to West Bromwich Albion following a controversial "Offside" goal.
Leeds again finished as runners-up in the 1971-72 season, but United did reach the 1972 FA Cup Final, lifting the trophy after a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the final.
In a survey of leading football writers, historians and academics by Total Sport magazine, Revie's Leeds United were voted as one of the 50 greatest football teams of all time.
Leeds avoided relegation that season, and in March 1989 signed Gordon Strachan from Manchester United for £300,000.
Wilkinson's Leeds were unable to provide any consistent challenge for honours, and his position was not helped by a poor display in the 1996 League Cup final which Leeds lost to Aston Villa.
Leeds could only finish 13th in 1995-96, and after a 4-0 home defeat by Manchester United early in 1996-97, Wilkinson had his contract terminated.
Despite the 15-point deduction, Wise and his assistant Gus Poyet guided Leeds to a playoff position, only for Poyet to leave for Tottenham, and Wise quitting to take up a position at Newcastle United.
In the 2009-10 season, the team secured the best start ever to a season by a Leeds side, and caused a major upset in the third round of the FA Cup by beating Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Leeds and Arsenal both challenged for the title that season, though it would be the Gunners who would claim the league title, finishing one point ahead of Leeds after the latter lost to West Bromwich Albion following a controversial "Offside" goal.
Leeds again finished as runners-up in the 1971-72 season, but United did reach the 1972 FA Cup Final, lifting the trophy after a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the final.
In a survey of leading football writers, historians and academics by Total Sport magazine, Revie's Leeds United were voted as one of the 50 greatest football teams of all time.
Leeds avoided relegation that season, and in March 1989 signed Gordon Strachan from Manchester United for £300,000.
Wilkinson's Leeds were unable to provide any consistent challenge for honours, and his position was not helped by a poor display in the 1996 League Cup final which Leeds lost to Aston Villa.
Leeds could only finish 13th in 1995-96, and after a 4-0 home defeat by Manchester United early in 1996-97, Wilkinson had his contract terminated.
Despite the 15-point deduction, Wise and his assistant Gus Poyet guided Leeds to a playoff position, only for Poyet to leave for Tottenham, and Wise quitting to take up a position at Newcastle United.
In the 2009-10 season, the team secured the best start ever to a season by a Leeds side, and caused a major upset in the third round of the FA Cup by beating Manchester United at Old Trafford.
In May 2011, it was announced that Leeds chairman Ken Bates had bought the club and become the owner of Leeds.
On 7 January 2014, Leeds United's managing director David Haigh was involved in Sport Capital, a consortium involving the managing director of Leeds United's main sponsors, Enterprise Insurance, Andrew Flowers.
After weeks of speculation regarding the purchase of Leeds United, on 7 February 2014, Leeds United had announced that they had exchanged contracts for the sale of Leeds to Cellino's family consortium Eleonora Sport Ltd. The deal saw the Cellino family acquire a 75% ownership of the club, subject to Football League Approval.
At its meeting on 23 March 2014, the board of the Football League decided unanimously that Cellino's conviction by an Italian court meant that he did not meet its owners and directors test, so could not take over Leeds United.
This was compounded by being knocked out in the Fourth Round of the F.A. Cup by non-league side Sutton United 1-0, who, at the time, were 84 places and 3 divisions below Leeds United.
In June 2017, former Spain international Thomas Christiansen was announced as the new head coach of Leeds, joining from APOEL. This was followed by Radrizzani introducing Leeds United Ladies back to Leeds United ownership.
Bielsa's first season in charge saw Leeds make an impressive start and Leeds remained in the top 2 with Norwich City for the majority of the season, on course for automatic promotion to the Premier League.
In 1955, Leeds changed again to royal blue shirts with gold collars, white shorts, and blue and yellow hooped socks, thus echoing the original Leeds City strip.
On 7 January 2014, Leeds United's managing director David Haigh was involved in Sport Capital, a consortium involving the managing director of Leeds United's main sponsors, Enterprise Insurance, Andrew Flowers.
After weeks of speculation regarding the purchase of Leeds United, on 7 February 2014, Leeds United had announced that they had exchanged contracts for the sale of Leeds to Cellino's family consortium Eleonora Sport Ltd. The deal saw the Cellino family acquire a 75% ownership of the club, subject to Football League Approval.
At its meeting on 23 March 2014, the board of the Football League decided unanimously that Cellino's conviction by an Italian court meant that he did not meet its owners and directors test, so could not take over Leeds United.
This was compounded by being knocked out in the Fourth Round of the F.A. Cup by non-league side Sutton United 1-0, who, at the time, were 84 places and 3 divisions below Leeds United.
In June 2017, former Spain international Thomas Christiansen was announced as the new head coach of Leeds, joining from APOEL. This was followed by Radrizzani introducing Leeds United Ladies back to Leeds United ownership.
Bielsa's first season in charge saw Leeds make an impressive start and Leeds remained in the top 2 with Norwich City for the majority of the season, on course for automatic promotion to the Premier League.
In 1955, Leeds changed again to royal blue shirts with gold collars, white shorts, and blue and yellow hooped socks, thus echoing the original Leeds City strip.
On 20 February 2019, Leeds United revealed a predominantly gold coloured badge that would be worn on the players' kit during the club's centenary season.
Leeds United have only ever used one stadium as their home ground, Elland Road, where they have played at since their foundation in 1919.
The newly formed Leeds City agreed to rent and later own Elland Road. After their disbandment, it was sold to Leeds United.
The XI featured ten further 'legendary Leeds players' who have engraved stones featuring their key stats and achievements during their careers with Leeds United.
On 28 June 2017, new Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani completed the re-purchase of Elland Road, via his investment company, Greenfield Investment Pte Ltd, the company used to buy Leeds.
In 2003, Peter Reid commented on the support at Elland Road after being relieved of his managerial duties, saying that "In 30 years I've never seen support like I did at the Leeds/Arsenal game a couple of weeks ago. The fans at Leeds are fantastic." Two other former Leeds managers have also spoken highly of the club's supporters; Kevin Blackwell said "Fans will follow them everywhere" and David O'Leary commented "There is an immense fan base and they are still with the club".
Other notable songs Leeds fans sing during games include "We Are The Champions, Champions of Europe" in reference to the 1975 European Cup Final which Leeds lost due to dubious refereeing decisions.
There is a well-known hooligan firm amongst the fans known as the Leeds United Service Crew.
Leeds United's main rivals are widely considered to be Manchester United.
Leeds United have only ever used one stadium as their home ground, Elland Road, where they have played at since their foundation in 1919.
The newly formed Leeds City agreed to rent and later own Elland Road. After their disbandment, it was sold to Leeds United.
The XI featured ten further 'legendary Leeds players' who have engraved stones featuring their key stats and achievements during their careers with Leeds United.
On 28 June 2017, new Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani completed the re-purchase of Elland Road, via his investment company, Greenfield Investment Pte Ltd, the company used to buy Leeds.
In 2003, Peter Reid commented on the support at Elland Road after being relieved of his managerial duties, saying that "In 30 years I've never seen support like I did at the Leeds/Arsenal game a couple of weeks ago. The fans at Leeds are fantastic." Two other former Leeds managers have also spoken highly of the club's supporters; Kevin Blackwell said "Fans will follow them everywhere" and David O'Leary commented "There is an immense fan base and they are still with the club".
Other notable songs Leeds fans sing during games include "We Are The Champions, Champions of Europe" in reference to the 1975 European Cup Final which Leeds lost due to dubious refereeing decisions.
There is a well-known hooligan firm amongst the fans known as the Leeds United Service Crew.
Leeds United's main rivals are widely considered to be Manchester United.
Although Manchester United consider Liverpool and Manchester City to be their primary rivals, Leeds usually follow close behind as traditional adversaries.
For the full list, see: List of Leeds United F.C. managers.
The Damned Utd - A fictional best-selling novel by David Peace based on Brian Clough's tenure as manager of Leeds United.
The Penalty King - A 2006 film about a Leeds United fan who goes blind after an accident and uses the Legend of Billy Bremner as inspiration to take up football again.
Paint It White: Following Leeds Everywhere and Leeds United: The Second Coat - books by Gary Edwards, a man who has missed only one game, including friendlies, since he started watching Leeds United in 1968.
When Leeds lose 'important' matches or lose their 'healthy' league position in a league tables towards the end of a season, opposition fans commonly sing a song called "Leeds Are Falling Apart" towards Leeds fan's which is based on the song "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division.
For the full list, see: List of Leeds United F.C. managers.
The Damned Utd - A fictional best-selling novel by David Peace based on Brian Clough's tenure as manager of Leeds United.
The Penalty King - A 2006 film about a Leeds United fan who goes blind after an accident and uses the Legend of Billy Bremner as inspiration to take up football again.
Paint It White: Following Leeds Everywhere and Leeds United: The Second Coat - books by Gary Edwards, a man who has missed only one game, including friendlies, since he started watching Leeds United in 1968.
When Leeds lose 'important' matches or lose their 'healthy' league position in a league tables towards the end of a season, opposition fans commonly sing a song called "Leeds Are Falling Apart" towards Leeds fan's which is based on the song "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division.
