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.
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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.
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.
Willis Edwards breaks his nose: 1931/32 season, part three
Leeds were the outstanding side in the Second Division, a fine tribute to manager Dick Ray. But his young squad needed their best players to be at their best.
It's a long time since there was such enthusiasm: 1931/32 season, part two
Leeds United's young players couldn't score at Elland Road, but the explanation seemed simple. The fans.
The young blood slogan: 1931/32 season, part one
Leeds United were relegated from the First Division in 1931, denting soccer's growth in a rugby obsessed city. But the manager was backing his young players to bounce back — and backing himself.