This week it is the turn of Leeds United as I welcome season ticket holder (home & away), David onto the pod.

It was a great time to talk to him considering Leeds just won the Championship title yesterday with a very late winner away at Plymouth.

Leeds United FC – Club Overview

Leeds United Football Club is a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Originally formed in 1919 following the disbanding of Leeds City FC, the club became a major force in English football during the 1960s and 1970s under legendary manager Don Revie, winning two First Division titles and several domestic and European honours.

From 1980 onwards, Leeds experienced dramatic highs and lows. After relegation from the First Division in 1982, the club spent much of the 1980s in the second tier before returning to the top flight in 1990 under Howard Wilkinson. Just two years later, in the 1991-92 season, Leeds won the final First Division title before the inception of the Premier League. The club maintained Premier League status throughout the 1990s and enjoyed a resurgence under manager David O’Leary, reaching the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 2000 and the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2001 with a talented young squad.

However, financial mismanagement and overspending led to a steep decline. Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004 and dropped as far as League One (third tier) by 2007. After several turbulent years, including administration and ownership changes, Leeds began a steady rebuild. The club returned to the Championship in 2010 and finally secured promotion back to the Premier League in 2020 under Marcelo Bielsa, ending a 16-year top-flight absence. Bielsa's tenure earned admiration for its exciting, high-intensity football and strong connection with fans.

However they were relegated again but secured promotion back to the Premier league by winning the 2024/25 Championship title.

Elland Road, the club’s iconic home since 1919, remains one of English football's most historic stadiums. Leeds United has a passionate and widespread fanbase and fierce rivalries, particularly with Manchester United and historically with Chelsea. Despite recent relegation battles and managerial changes, Leeds continues to be a significant presence in English football with aspirations to re-establish itself in the Premier League.

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