Leeds United's predecessor club, Leeds City F.C., was formed in 1904, but was forcibly disbanded by The Football League in 1919 in response to allegations of financial irregularities … See more

Shortly after the disbanding of Leeds City a new club, Leeds United, was formed on 17 October 1919, under the management of former player Dick Ray. They began playing in the See more

Leeds were inconsistent; after their best ever finish, the club were relegated in the following 1930–31 season. The following 1931–32 season saw Leeds promoted back to the First Division, finishing runners-up to Wolverhampton Wanderers. On their return to the … See more

Buckley had previously managed Wolverhampton Wanderers to a runners-up position in the league, and to the FA Cup Final. … See more

Honours Won: Second Division Championship (1923–24)
Leeds first manager was former Leeds City player Dick Ray, but chairman Hilton Crowther wasted no … See more

In the 1946–47 season after the War, Leeds United won just 18 points – the equal lowest First Division total until Stoke City's performance in 1984–85. They also recorded what … See more

The Leeds board replaced Buckley with former England legend Raich Carter. Initially, the new manager caused unrest among the players; Carter was convinced of his abilities, but … See more