Leeds United A.F.C. season 2007-08
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This article details Leeds United A.F.C.'s
2007–08 season
in League One
. This season was Leeds' first ever season in the third tier of English football
and saw them finish in the play-offs. Dennis Wise
started the season as boss, but left the club in January 2008 to join Newcastle
as Executive Director of Football. Wise was replaced just days later with former Leeds captain, Gary McAllister
.
In pre-season, the club were hit with a 15 point deduction for exiting administration without a CVA. However, the team won their first seven games and effectively eliminated the 15 point deduction. As the season progressed, results slipped, but the team still finished 5th in the league - qualifying them for the play-offs. In the play-off semi-finals, the club beat Carlisle
over two legs, booking them a place at Wembley
in the final. However, dreams were shattered when the team were beat 1-0 by Doncaster
, resigning the club to a second season in League One.
Jermaine Beckford
had an impressive first full season with the club, being named League One Player of the Year and scoring over 20 goals in the process. The club recorded the highest attendance in the country outside the Premier League, in the 2-1 victory against Gillingham
in May.
Other Sources: BBC Sport, Yorkshire Evening Post and Leeds United
(and playoffs), League One
(and playoffs), FA Cup
, League Cup
, Football League Trophy
, UEFA Champions League
and UEFA Cup
.
Squad includes players registered with the club on the last day of the season (25 May 2008) only.
Player of the Year Awards were announced at a dinner on 29 April 2008 at Elland Road
.
team of the week.
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were promoted to The Premiership.
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Detailing transfers up to 25 May 2008 only.
Details loan moves up to 25 May 2008 only.
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. Lost to Doncaster Rovers
in the final. With the 15 point deduction, would have finished second and received automatic promotion.
Source: The Football League
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
2007–08 season
The Football League 2007-08
The Football League is contested through three divisions in England and Wales. The divisions are the League Championship, League One and League Two. The winner and the runner up of the League Championship will be automatically promoted to the Premier League and they will be joined by the winner of...
in League One
Football League One
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. This season was Leeds' first ever season in the third tier of English football
Football in England
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and saw them finish in the play-offs. Dennis Wise
Dennis Wise
Dennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
started the season as boss, but left the club in January 2008 to join Newcastle
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
as Executive Director of Football. Wise was replaced just days later with former Leeds captain, Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
.
In pre-season, the club were hit with a 15 point deduction for exiting administration without a CVA. However, the team won their first seven games and effectively eliminated the 15 point deduction. As the season progressed, results slipped, but the team still finished 5th in the league - qualifying them for the play-offs. In the play-off semi-finals, the club beat Carlisle
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
over two legs, booking them a place at Wembley
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
in the final. However, dreams were shattered when the team were beat 1-0 by Doncaster
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
, resigning the club to a second season in League One.
Jermaine Beckford
Jermaine Beckford
Jermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
had an impressive first full season with the club, being named League One Player of the Year and scoring over 20 goals in the process. The club recorded the highest attendance in the country outside the Premier League, in the 2-1 victory against Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
in May.
Events
This is a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2007–08 season, presented in chronological order (starting from 1 May 2007 and ending on 25 May 2008). This list does not include transfers, which are listed in the transfers section below, or match results, which are in the matches section.May
- 4 May: Leeds' relegation from the ChampionshipFootball League ChampionshipThe Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
is confirmed as chairman Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
puts Leeds into administration. Hours later, alongside Mark Taylor and Shaun Harvey, Bates buys back the club under a newly formed company, Leeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club, founded 4 May 2007, is a limited company, the directors of which are Ken Bates, Shaun Harvey and Mark Taylor. The company purchased Leeds United A.F.C...
, from administrators, KPMGKPMGKPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
. Ex-Leeds director Simon MorrisSimon MorrisSimon Morris is a business entrepreneur specializing in property. He is the owner/founder of Morris Properties .-Career:...
reveals plans for a £10 million takeover of the club. - 21 May: All but four of Leeds' 36 man squad accept a wage deferral to help with the club's finances.
- 23 May: Duncan Revie, son of former Leeds manager DonDon RevieDonald George 'Don' Revie, OBE, , was an English footballer who played for Leicester City, Hull City, Sunderland, Manchester City and Leeds United as a deep-lying centre forward. After managing Leeds United he managed England from 1974 until 1977...
, provides proof of funds to KPMG to form a takeover of the club. Simon Morris sets up a website to let fans voice their ideas on the future of the club.
June
- 4 June: The club's administrators confirm the result of the vote on the CVA (company voluntary arrangement) proposal to sell the club to Leeds United Football Club Ltd (LUFC Ltd). 75.2% of the club's creditors vote in favour of LUFC Ltd's 1p in the pound offer (i.e. 1p per every £1 owed to the creditors) to buy the club.
- 14 June: The League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
fixtures are revealed with Leeds facing a difficult start at Tranmere Rovers.
July
- 2 July: Leeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club, founded 4 May 2007, is a limited company, the directors of which are Ken Bates, Shaun Harvey and Mark Taylor. The company purchased Leeds United A.F.C...
up their 1p in the pound to 8p to try to avoid a legal challenge from the HMRCHer Majesty's Revenue and CustomsHer Majesty's Revenue and Customs is a non-ministerial department of the UK Government responsible for the collection of taxes and the payment of some forms of state support....
. Leeds players return for pre-season training. - 3 July: HMRCHer Majesty's Revenue and CustomsHer Majesty's Revenue and Customs is a non-ministerial department of the UK Government responsible for the collection of taxes and the payment of some forms of state support....
confirm they will launch a legal challenge against Leeds United Football Club Limited'sLeeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club, founded 4 May 2007, is a limited company, the directors of which are Ken Bates, Shaun Harvey and Mark Taylor. The company purchased Leeds United A.F.C...
buy-back deal as they are owed £7.7 million in unpaid taxes. - 6 July: Administrators, KPMGKPMGKPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
put the club back up for sale after the confirmation of legal action from HMRCHer Majesty's Revenue and CustomsHer Majesty's Revenue and Customs is a non-ministerial department of the UK Government responsible for the collection of taxes and the payment of some forms of state support....
. The HMRC's court case against the CVA is set for 3 September. - 8 July: Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
threatens to take legal action if the club is not sold back to Leeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club, founded 4 May 2007, is a limited company, the directors of which are Ken Bates, Shaun Harvey and Mark Taylor. The company purchased Leeds United A.F.C...
. - 9 July: KPMGKPMGKPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
close bidding for the club. Simon Morris and Redbus Group chairman, Simon Franks join forces to submit a 'super-bid'. - 11 July: Leeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club, founded 4 May 2007, is a limited company, the directors of which are Ken Bates, Shaun Harvey and Mark Taylor. The company purchased Leeds United A.F.C...
is given control of the club once more, but the Football LeagueThe Football LeagueThe Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
refuse to give Leeds their 'golden share' required to play in competitive football as the club left administration without a CVA. Fans who purchased season tickets are assured that their money is in a separate account and will be paid back to them in case the club cannot start their season. - 20 July: It is revealed that due to administration, the playing staff at the club were not paid in June.
- 22 July: Leeds fans make a cry for help by laying flowers by the statue of Billy BremnerBilly BremnerWilliam John "Billy" Bremner was a Scottish professional footballer, most noted for his captaincy of the Leeds United team of the 1960s and 1970s. He has since been voted Leeds United's greatest player of all time and has a statue outside the South East corner of Elland Road...
at Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
. - 27 July: KPMG reveal Leeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club LimitedLeeds United Football Club, founded 4 May 2007, is a limited company, the directors of which are Ken Bates, Shaun Harvey and Mark Taylor. The company purchased Leeds United A.F.C...
(LUFC Ltd) bought the club back for 11.2p in the pound (which may ultimately rise to around 50p in the pound if Leeds are promoted to the Premier League within a designated period) after Astor Investment Holdings Ltd agreed to waive their £17m debt only if LUFC Ltd were the winners. Without this waiver, despite offering more money, the other bidders would have paid less in the pound. - 28 July: Fans hold a 'shoe protest' telling Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
to stand down as Chairman. - 31 July: Club reveal they can only receive any payments from fans in cash or cheque due to the golden share situation.
August
- 3 August: KPMG refuse to resurrect the CVA for the 'old' Leeds United company. The Football League grant United their golden share to allow them to play in League One in the 2007–08 seasonThe Football League 2007-08The Football League is contested through three divisions in England and Wales. The divisions are the League Championship, League One and League Two. The winner and the runner up of the League Championship will be automatically promoted to the Premier League and they will be joined by the winner of...
, but impose a 15 point deduction for the club. The club reveal their new shirt sponsors are Leeds based company, Red Kite and release their new home and away kits. - 7 August: Leeds sign 10 players on in the space of 24 hours, with only the Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
transfer involving a fee. Alan Thompson is made club captain, despite still not having signed a contract. - 9 August: The chairmen of the clubs in the Football LeagueThe Football LeagueThe Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
vote 64 to 5 in favour of Leeds' 15 point deduction. The Football League reveal Leeds cannot take legal action against them and vice-versa. Contracts for three other players, including Thompson are signed. - 10 August: The players' squad numbers for the new season are revealed with many changes from the previous season.
- 15 August: New signing, striker Leon ConstantineLeon ConstantineLeon Charles Constantine is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Isthmian League side Lewes. A journeyman of lower league English football, he has had fifteen separate spells at fourteen different clubs within the space of just ten years...
is ruled out for three months with an ankle injury. - 17 August: Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
sends an open letter to all season ticket holders, members and corporate clients giving his views on the financial situation and various other topics from the last few crisis hit months. He confirms that the club will be taking their 15 point deduction appeal to the FAThe Football AssociationThe Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
. - 28 August: Assistant manager, Gus Poyet lands himself in hot water the with FA after accusing referee, Andy D'UrsoAndy D'UrsoAndrew Paul D'Urso is an English football referee in the Football League. D'Urso is based in Billericay, Essex and is a member of the Barking & Dagenham Referees Society.-Career:...
of having a vendetta against himself, Wise and Leeds. - 30 August: After the club's 100% winning start in August, manager Wise is awarded League One Manager of the MonthFootball League One Manager of the MonthThe Manager of the Month is an association football award that recognises the manager adjudged best for each month of the season in the Football League One, the third tier of English football. The recipient is chosen by a panel assembled by the League's sponsor and announced alongside The...
beating former Leeds boss - Luton'sLuton Town F.C.Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
Kevin BlackwellKevin BlackwellKevin Patrick Blackwell is an English former professional football goalkeeper who since retiring as a player has worked as a coach and a manager. He has an identical twin, Noel.-Early career:...
and Leyton OrientLeyton Orient F.C.Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
manager, Martin LingMartin LingMartin Ling is an English football manager and former player, who is currently manager of Torquay United in League Two. He played in over 100 Football League matches for Exeter City, Southend United, Swindon Town and Leyton Orient, before moving into management where he led Orient for over five...
. - 31 August: HRMCHer Majesty's Revenue and CustomsHer Majesty's Revenue and Customs is a non-ministerial department of the UK Government responsible for the collection of taxes and the payment of some forms of state support....
abandoned their legal challenge against KPMG, finally putting all administorial, debt and financial matters for the club to rest.
September
- 1 September: After the 1-0 win against Luton TownLuton Town F.C.Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
, Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
becomes involved in a heated exchange with former Leeds managers, BlackwellKevin BlackwellKevin Patrick Blackwell is an English former professional football goalkeeper who since retiring as a player has worked as a coach and a manager. He has an identical twin, Noel.-Early career:...
and CarverJohn Carver (footballer)John William Carver is a former English footballer and current assistant manager of Newcastle United.-Biography:...
. - 3 September: It is revealed new signing Filipe da CostaFilipe da CostaFilipe Gui Paradela Maciel da Costa is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Panserraikos F.C. in Greece, as a midfielder.-Early career:...
requires a contract dispute with his previous club Ionikos to be resolved by FIFA before he is allowed to appear for Leeds. - 7 September: Leeds United reveal they have not yet regained their FA membership as KPMG had not settled all outstanding non-footballing debts, however this will not stop the club from appearing in FA competitions.
- 8 September: Leeds beat HartlepoolHartlepool United F.C.Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
2-0 to recoup the 15 points deficit imposed by the Football League. - 10 September: Ken Bates responds to rumours about ex-Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
chairman Freddy ShepherdFreddy ShepherdFreddy Shepherd , is an English businessman and the former chairman of Newcastle United football club.During his time at Newcastle, both as an active assistant to and later replacement of Sir John Hall as chairman for ten years, Shepherd proved an often outspoken and controversial figure, at times...
commenting that he "hasn't made a sensational swoop and talks aren't at an advanced stage" stating that "Leeds are not for sale, I'm here for the long haul." He has however admitted that Shepherd would be an "ideal partner". - 19 September: Assistant Manager, Gus Poyet is charged with a breach of FA rule E3 in respect of comments made to the media about referee, Andy D'Urso. Poyet is given until 4 October to respond.
- 22 September: Leeds equal a 34 year old record by equalling the club's best ever start to a season, finishing their seventh match in a row on the winning side by beating 2-0.
- 27 September: The FAThe Football AssociationThe Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
declined to recommend referral to an independent tribunal regarding Leeds' 15 point deduction. Chief Executive Shaun Harvey released a statement on the clubs official web-site commenting "We are amazed that the Football Association do not feel it is appropriate to intervene in a matter which we believe is fundamentally wrong, and sets a dangerous precedent for the future." He also stating that the club will be taking legal advice regarding the situation. - 30 September: Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
comments to the press that the club will report referee Danny McDermid for swearing at him after the match at the previous day, stating "I think it is totally unacceptable and we as a club will be reporting him. I have three witnesses who are going to back me up,". McDermid had sent Wise from the touchline and sent KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
off for similar behaviour, as well as sending Kandol's fellow striker BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
off during the match. McDermid is yet to respond to the claim.
October
- 2 October: After scoring 5 goals in the club's first eight games, Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
is awarded the PFA League One fans Player of the Month for September. - 3 October: Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
is charged by the FA for his "conduct towards referee Danny McDermid at half-time during the game against Gillingham". They also confirmed that they had "received a complaint from Leeds United regarding the conduct of the referee towards Wise after the conclusion of the game" which is now "under consideration". - 4 October: Despite his charge the previous day, Wise claims the Manager of the MonthFootball League One Manager of the MonthThe Manager of the Month is an association football award that recognises the manager adjudged best for each month of the season in the Football League One, the third tier of English football. The recipient is chosen by a panel assembled by the League's sponsor and announced alongside The...
award for the second month running. - 9 October: Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
ensures that all the month's awards go to Leeds by being awarded the League One Player of the Month for September. - 11 October: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
and Jonny HowsonJonathan HowsonJonathan Mark "Jonny" Howson is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Football League Championship team Leeds United. A graduate of Leeds' prolific youth system, he serves as club captain....
sign new two and a half and three year contracts respectively, whilst Ben ParkerBen Parker (footballer)Benjamin Brian Colin "Ben" Parker is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United. He is a defender in the left back position though can also play at centre-back who has had loan spells with Bradford City and Darlington...
, Scott GardnerScott GardnerScott Gardner is an English footballer. He plays for Eastwood Town after leaving Mansfield Town as a defender...
and Rob BaylyRobert BaylyRobert Bayly is an Irish footballer currently unattached who last played for Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division.His two uncles Ritchie Bayly and Martin Bayly had distinguished careers in the League of Ireland....
sign new two year deals. - 19 October: Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
signs a one year extension to his contract, signing until 2011. - 23 October: Radostin KishishevRadostin KishishevRadostin Prodanov Kishishev is a Bulgarian footballer, who is currently playing for Chernomorets Burgas in the A PFG.-Career:Kishishev, born in the Bulgarian city of Burgas, began his career with local sides Chernomorets Burgas and Neftochimic Burgas...
joins Leeds on a one-month loan deal. Assistant Manager Gustavo PoyetGustavo PoyetGustavo Augusto Gus Poyet Domínguez is a former Uruguay international footballer and current manager of English side Brighton & Hove Albion.During his playing career, Poyet featured for teams including Real Zaragoza, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur....
is fined £1500 and warned against his future conduct for the charge brought against him on the 19th September. - 29 October: Tottenham Hotspur appoint Gus Poyet as their new first team coach after agreeing a compensation package with United. Dennis Wise is given a three-match touchline ban and fined £5,000 for using abusive language towards referee Danny McDermid on 29 September.
November
- 1 November: Leeds appoint Dave "Harry" BassettDave BassettDavid Bassett , also frequently known by his nickname of Harry, is an English football manager and a former player....
as the club's new assistant manager with a six month contract. - 2 November: Leeds appoint John Gannon as the club's new first team coach Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
wins the PFA Coca Cola League One Fans Player of the Month award for October. - 20 November: Referee Danny McDermid is cleared of using foul and/or abusive language towards Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
during the away 1-1 draw with . - 23 November: Leeds United request that their 15-point deduction to be adjudicated by the High Court rather than the Football Association after having failed in two requests to the FA to set up an independent commission to review that decision. The statement says: "In effect, the same individual confirmed his own earlier decision, There was no independent review."
- 28 November: The F.A. reject the clubs request for a High Court hearing regarding their 15 point deduction.
December
- 7 December: A small group of Huddersfield Town supporters graffiti the statue of Leeds legend, Billy BremnerBilly BremnerWilliam John "Billy" Bremner was a Scottish professional footballer, most noted for his captaincy of the Leeds United team of the 1960s and 1970s. He has since been voted Leeds United's greatest player of all time and has a statue outside the South East corner of Elland Road...
at Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
. The day marked the 10 year anniversary of the death of the former Leeds captain. - 8 December: Leeds United set the highest attendance for the third tier of English football in 28 years (since 1979) with an attendance of 32,501 at the match at Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
against . - 10 December: Dennis Wise reveals he has set the squad the target of being top of League One by New Years Day 2008.
- 11 December: Leeds United are warned by Leeds City CouncilLeeds City CouncilLeeds City Council is the local authority for the City of Leeds metropolitan district of West Yorkshire, England.-History:The city council was established in 1974, with the first elections being held in advance in 1973...
that their stadium expansion plans must fall into the council's proposals for the area. Leeds have plans to build a concert hall, a casino, two hotels, a club megastore, a covered shopping arcade, a health club, a tourist centre, a Leeds United museum and 2,700 car-parking spaces. - 19 December: Leeds United make a request to the FA that they refer Leeds' points appeal to an Independent Arbitration Tribunal. This would involve commissioning a three-man panel whereby the club and the FA both nominate one member each and the chairman is independent.
- 20 December: Sebastian SorsaSebastian SorsaSebastian 'Seba' Sorsa is a Finnish footballer who is under contract by HJK Helsinki.- Career :After a successful winter trial, Sorsa signed for Leeds United, joining on an 18-month contract in a Bosman transfer from Finnish side HJK Helsinki on 2 January 2008.Sorsa failed to break into the Leeds...
finalises a deal to move to Leeds on a free transfer in the January transfer window. Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
is ruled out for a minimum of three months with a knee injury sustained in the match against WalsallWalsall F.C.Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
, five days earlier.
January
- 1 January: Assistant Manager Dave BassettDave BassettDavid Bassett , also frequently known by his nickname of Harry, is an English football manager and a former player....
claims Vice-captain, Shaun DerryShaun DerryShaun Peter Derry is an English footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers. Derry is known for his hard-tackling and aggressive midfield style...
refused to cut short his loan spell with Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
after manager Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
asked him to come back to Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
to help out with the current midfield injury crisis. - 3 January: Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
manager, Neil WarnockNeil WarnockNeil Warnock is an English former footballer who is currently manager of English Premier League club Queens Park Rangers....
, admits that he blocked Shaun Derry'sShaun DerryShaun Peter Derry is an English footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers. Derry is known for his hard-tackling and aggressive midfield style...
return to Leeds United, and not Shaun himself. Chairman, Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
admits that he had Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
in mind as manager of Leeds from the day he took over. Bates says that he and Wise are at Leeds for the long haul. - 4 January: Leeds form a partnership with ArgentinianArgentinaArgentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
team San Lorenzo de AlmagroClub Atlético San Lorenzo de AlmagroClub Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro is an Argentine sports club based in Boedo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, mostly known because of its football team....
. The deal with see a host of South American players arriving at Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
on trial and permanently. The first two players to join up for training will be Jonathan BottinelliJonathan BottinelliJonathan Pablo Bottinelli is an Argentine footballer. He currently under contract with San Lorenzo. He is the brother of fellow professional footballer Darío Bottinelli.-Career:...
and Nicolás Bianchi ArceNicolás Bianchi ArceNicolás Bianchi Arce is an Argentine football defender who plays for Olimpo of the Argentine Primera División.-San Lorenzo:...
, who will arrive at Thorp Arch next week. - 7 January: Leeds' withdraw their bid for Dean MorganDean MorganDean Lance Morgan is a professional football player who has been offered a contract by Chesterfield having been released by Milton Keynes Dons. He usually plays as a striker or winger...
, which was accepted by the administrators of Luton TownLuton Town F.C.Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
, having been unable to agree acceptable personal terms with the player's representatives. - 8 January: Leeds extend the contract of goalkeeper David LucasDavid Lucas (footballer)David Anthony Lucas is an English footballer who plays for Rochdale as a player/coach.-Preston North End:As a young goalkeeper, Lucas started his career at Preston North End. He went on to spend nearly ten years as a professional at the Lancashire club, punctuated by loan appearances for...
until the end of the season. Young striker Tomi AmeobiTomi AmeobiOluwatomiwo "Tomi" Ameobi is an English footballer of Nigerian descent who plays as a forward for BÍ/Bolungarvík.-Leeds United:...
extends his loan spell with ChampionshipFootball League ChampionshipThe Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United F.C.Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
until the end of the season. - 11 January: Young defender, Fabian DelphFabian DelphFabian Delph is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Aston Villa and has represented his country at under-21 level. He was on the books of Bradford City as a youngster until he moved to Leeds United aged just 11...
signs a two and a half year professional contract. - 15 January: Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
causes controversy when he states: "I've no intentions of selling the kid (Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
). I keep getting asked about DerbyDerby County F.C.Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, but sorry Derby we are a bigger club." - 18 January: Chairman, Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
reveals he wants Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
to be one of the 12 host venues should EnglandEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
win their bid to hold the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Bates plan would be to renovate the West Stand so it will hold an additional 10,000 seats, increasing the total capacity of the stadium to 50,000. - 21 January: Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
confirms that Leeds shall be taking legal action in regards to the 15-point sanction imposed by the Football League on the eve of the season. - 22 January: Leeds reward hard-working young midfielder Ollie Hotchkiss with a professional two and a half year contract.
- 28 January: Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
quits as manager to take up take a job as Executive Director at . - 29 January: Assistant Manager, Dave BassettDave BassettDavid Bassett , also frequently known by his nickname of Harry, is an English football manager and a former player....
and First Team Coach, John Gannon leave the club. Former club captain Gary McAllisterGary McAllisterGary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
is appointed as manager of the club.
February
- 4 February: Steve StauntonSteve StauntonStephen "Steve" Staunton is an Irish association football manager and former professional footballer, who was most recently manager of Darlington...
is appointed as Leeds' third Assistant Manager of the season. - 6 February: Striker, Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
denies rumours of a bust up between him and manager, Gary McAllisterGary McAllisterGary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
. - 7 February: Leeds appoint assistant manager Neil McDonald as first-team coach.
- 9 February: Leeds confirm they have served their High Court writ on the Football League in regard to the 15 point deduction.
- 11 February: At a press conference, Leeds announce a four-season kit deal with emerging Italian sportswear brand Macron starting in the 2008-09 season.
- 11 February: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
is voted the PFA's Official Fans' Player of the Month for January. - 16 February: Leeds' match against Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
is postponed due to a frozen pitch. - 23 February: Bradford City joint-chairman, Julian RhodesJulian RhodesJulian David Rhodes is the chairman of English League Two football side Bradford City. He has been chairman since December 2004, after taking the club out of administration. In 2007, he became joint-chairman with Mark Lawn....
offers his support to Leeds in their fight against their 15-point deduction. - 27 February: The Football League agree to an arbitration panel over Leeds' 15 point appeal only hours before the deadline to respond to a writ Leeds had issued them via the High Court regarding an independent hearing in the High Court. The arbitration hearing will take place in private with the panel consisting of a high court judge, a member appointed by Leeds United and a member appointed by The Football League.
March
- 2 March: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
is awarded the FourFourTwo Player of the Year for Coca-Cola League 1 at the 2008 Football League Awards. - 6 March: Manager, Martin LingMartin LingMartin Ling is an English football manager and former player, who is currently manager of Torquay United in League Two. He played in over 100 Football League matches for Exeter City, Southend United, Swindon Town and Leyton Orient, before moving into management where he led Orient for over five...
claims his team, Leyton OrientLeyton Orient F.C.Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
will seek court action if The Football LeagueThe Football LeagueThe Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
restores Leeds' 15 points and it has as an impact on the their promotion hopes. Veteran striker Dougie FreedmanDougie FreedmanDouglas "Dougie" Freedman is a Scottish former professional football player who played as a striker. He is currently manager at Championship club Crystal Palace, where he spent ten of his sixteen years as a player.-Barnet:...
joins on loan from Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
until the end of the season. - 14 March: Four United players are called up for international duty including Sebastian SorsaSebastian SorsaSebastian 'Seba' Sorsa is a Finnish footballer who is under contract by HJK Helsinki.- Career :After a successful winter trial, Sorsa signed for Leeds United, joining on an 18-month contract in a Bosman transfer from Finnish side HJK Helsinki on 2 January 2008.Sorsa failed to break into the Leeds...
(FinlandFinland national football teamThe Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
), Ľubomír MichalíkLubomír MichalíkĽubomír Michalík is a Slovakian footballer who plays as a centre back for Carlisle United and the Slovakian national team.-Bolton Wanderers:...
(SlovakiaSlovakia national football teamThe Slovakia national football team represents Slovakia in association football and is controlled by the Slovak Football Association , the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia's home stadium is Štadión Pasienky and their head coach is Vladimír Weiss...
), Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
(CongoCongo national football teamThe Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972...
) and Luke Garbett (England Under 16s). Fabian DelphFabian DelphFabian Delph is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Aston Villa and has represented his country at under-21 level. He was on the books of Bradford City as a youngster until he moved to Leeds United aged just 11...
and Ross Wilkinson are put on stand-by for the England Under 19sEngland national under-19 football team-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
. - 18 March: Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
is charged with improper conduct after it is alleged that the Leeds goalkeeper threw a missile at Swindon TownSwindon Town F.C.Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
supporters at the end of a game at the County GroundCounty Ground, SwindonThe County Ground is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, England. It is home to Swindon Town Football Club and has been for over a century.The current capacity is 15,728, all-seated...
on 1 March. He is given until 1 April to respond to the charges. - 19 March: Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
explains his decision not to renew Leeds' contract for rights to broadcast matches live on the radio with the BBCBBC Radio LeedsBBC Radio Leeds is the BBC Local Radio service for the English metropolitan county of West Yorkshire.- Frequencies :It broadcasts from its studios at St...
saying that "we did not think the BBC's offer was acceptable". - 20 March: Long term injuree absentee, Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
returns to the squad for the match against Walsall F.C.Walsall F.C.Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
on 22 March. Douglas completed 90 minutes in a reserve match earlier on in the week. - 21 March: Five MPs sign a parliamentary motion which expresses regret at Ken Bates'Ken BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
decision to award Leeds United live match radio broadcasting rights exclusively to Yorkshire RadioYorkshire RadioYorkshire Radio is a British digital radio station broadcasting to Yorkshire on DAB. The station is owned by Leeds United A.F.C. and broadcasts live coverage of all first-team games, plus pop music from the 1960s to the present day.-History:...
. The MPs who sign are Colin BurgonColin BurgonColin Burgon is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Elmet from 1997 until he stood down at the 2010 general election.-Early life:...
(ElmetElmet (UK Parliament constituency)Elmet was a county constituency in West Yorkshire represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elected one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election....
), John BattleJohn Battle (politician)John Dominic Battle, KC*SG is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Leeds West from 1987 to 2010.-Early life:...
(Leeds WestLeeds West (UK Parliament constituency)Leeds West is a borough constituency in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire which is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom...
), George MudieGeorge MudieGeorge Edward Mudie is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Leeds East since 1992.-Early life:...
(Leeds EastLeeds East (UK Parliament constituency)Leeds East is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
), John Grogan (SelbySelby (UK Parliament constituency)Selby was a parliamentary constituency in North Yorkshire, represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elected one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election....
) and Phil WillisPhil WillisGeorge Philip Willis, Baron Willis of Knaresborough is a politician in the United Kingdom. He is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords, and was Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough from 1997 until retiring at the 2010 general election...
(Harrogate and KnaresboroughHarrogate and Knaresborough (UK Parliament constituency)Harrogate and Knaresborough is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
). - 25 March: Manager, Gary McAllisterGary McAllisterGary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
says that young defenders, Paul HuntingtonPaul HuntingtonPaul Huntington is an English professional footballer. He plays primarily in the centre half position and currently plays for Yeovil Town.-Newcastle United:...
and Ben ParkerBen Parker (footballer)Benjamin Brian Colin "Ben" Parker is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United. He is a defender in the left back position though can also play at centre-back who has had loan spells with Bradford City and Darlington...
have a big future at the club.
April
- 3 April: Manager Gary McAllisterGary McAllisterGary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
signs a new 12-month rolling contract with the club. - 11 April: Leeds release reserve team players Simon MaddenSimon Madden (footballer)Simon Madden is an Irish footballer who plays for Dundalk.-Club career:Madden joined Leeds United as a trainee in 2004 and became a professional in 2006....
and Gavin Rothery. Meanwhile scholars Chris Fisher, Stefan Connor, Duane Grace, and Jason Mycoe are informed that they will not be offered professional contract by the club. - 14 April: Defender, Paul HuntingtonPaul HuntingtonPaul Huntington is an English professional footballer. He plays primarily in the centre half position and currently plays for Yeovil Town.-Newcastle United:...
apologises to Carlisle United fans after receiving death threats from the Cumbrian fans. During Leeds' 3-2 defeat of Carlisle, Carlisle born Huntington turned to face the away fans each time Leeds scored, celebrating enthusiastically. - 16 April: Due to high demand for tickets, for the first time in two years, the upper tier of the East Stand at Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
is opened for the final league match of the season against GillinghamGillingham F.C.Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
. - 16 April: Swansea CitySwansea City A.F.C.Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
, Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
, Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
all admit they may take action against The Football LeagueThe Football LeagueThe Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
should Leeds be given their 15 points back. Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
chairman, John Ryan embarrasses himself after making comments regarding Leeds' arbitration. Believing that Leeds are contesting against the 10 points deduction for the 2006-07 season compared to the 15 points deducted prior to the 2007-08 season, Ryan says: "What would happen next? Would BournemouthA.F.C. BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
, LutonLuton Town F.C.Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
, RotherhamRotherham United F.C.Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
- all the other teams that have lost 10 points, take on the Football LeagueThe Football LeagueThe Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
?" Meanwhile, the independent tribunal considering Leeds' 15 point deduction commences. - 18 April: The independent tribunal in to Leeds' 15 docked points is extended a further day until 5 May with a decision to be announced by the 1st May at the latest.
- 23 April: Leeds decline to comment on claims they may have broken Football Association rules relating to their arbitration hearing against The Football LeagueThe Football LeagueThe Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
. It is believed that Leeds' Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey sent a letter outlining the argument which Leeds planned to present to the arbitration hearing. - 24 April: Leeds goalkeeper, Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
is fined £750 and warned about his future conduct by the FAThe Football AssociationThe Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
after it was alleged he threw an object in to the crowd during the match against Swindon TownSwindon Town F.C.Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
in March. - 25 April: Leeds cement a place in the League One Play-offsFootball League One play-offsThe Football League One Playoffs are a series of playoff matches, contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the NPower Football League One table to determine the third spot for promotion to the second tier of English football, the Championship....
after a 1-0 win at Yeovil TownYeovil Town F.C.Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
. - 29 April: At Leeds' Player of the Year Awards, Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
wins Fans' Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year and Goal of the Year. Jonny HowsonJonathan HowsonJonathan Mark "Jonny" Howson is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Football League Championship team Leeds United. A graduate of Leeds' prolific youth system, he serves as club captain....
picks up Fans' Young Player of the Year and Players' Young Player of the Year whilst Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
is awarded the community award.
May
- 1 May: Leeds lose their appeal against the 15-point deduction. Two of the main reasons given for the rejection by the three man arbitration panel include the impact of a reinstatement of any points on other teams near the top of League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
as well as Leeds' delay in bringing the matter to arbitration. Leeds Chairman, Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
accepts, but criticises the decision, calling for the resignation of Football League chairman, Lord MawhinneyBrian MawhinneyBrian Stanley Mawhinney, Baron Mawhinney PC is a British Conservative Party politician. He was a member of the Cabinet from 1994 until 1997 and a Member of Parliament from 1979 until 2005.-Early life:...
and saying: "if this is justice, I am a banana". - 2 May: Ken BatesKen BatesKenneth William Bates is a British businessman and football executive. The current chairman and now owner of Leeds United AFC, Bates was previously chairman and majority shareholder of Chelsea FC from 1982 until 2003....
blasts GillinghamGillingham F.C.Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
chairman, Paul ScallyPaul ScallyPaul Damien Phillip Scally is a London-born businessman who has been the chairman of association football club Gillingham since 1995.-Career:...
who applauded the decision not to give Leeds back their 15 points. Bates states that he hopes "poetic justice" is done at Elland RoadElland RoadElland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
on Saturday when the two teams meet for the final league match of the season. - 3 May: Leeds relegate GillinghamGillingham F.C.Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
after beating them 2-1 at Elland Road in front of a Football LeagueThe Football LeagueThe Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
record seated crowd of 38,256. Leeds finish the season in 5th place, with their play-offFootball League One play-offsThe Football League One Playoffs are a series of playoff matches, contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the NPower Football League One table to determine the third spot for promotion to the second tier of English football, the Championship....
semi final opponents confirmed as Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
. Leeds announce that the Crosswater Holdings Group will be the club's official ticket sponsor for the 2008-09 season in a six figure deal. - 6 May: After Stoke CityStoke City F.C.Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
are promoted to The Premiership, Leeds receive £200,000 due to a promotion clause in the deal which took Richard CresswellRichard CresswellRichard Paul Wesley Cresswell is an English footballer who plays for Sheffield United. Cresswell is a centre-forward who has adapted to life as a left midfielder.-Early career:...
to the Potters last season. Dougie FreedmanDougie FreedmanDouglas "Dougie" Freedman is a Scottish former professional football player who played as a striker. He is currently manager at Championship club Crystal Palace, where he spent ten of his sixteen years as a player.-Barnet:...
is named the League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Player of the Month. - 8 May: Leeds' online ticket sales are suspended due to a high demand for tickets bringing the server to a halt.
- 9 May: Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
return a number of tickets they were allocated for the South Stand for their Play-Off semi-final match against Leeds. - 15 May: Leeds reach the League One play-off final after beating Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
2-0 to win the Play-off semi-final 3-2 on aggregate. - 16 May: Leeds' opponents in the Play-off final are confirmed as Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
after their 5-1 victory against Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
. - 20 May: Central defender, Rui MarquesRui MarquesManuel Rui Marques is an Angolan football defender and first choice centre-back for the Angolan national side. Although born in Angola, Marques moved to Portugal as a child. Marques is currently unattached after being released by Leeds....
signs a new two year contract with the club. - 21 May: Tickets for the Play-off Final in the Leeds end are completely sold out.
- 25 May: Leeds lose 1-0 to Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
in the League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Play-off Final, confining them to a second seasonLeeds United A.F.C. season 2008-09This article details Leeds United A.F.C.'s 2008–09 season in League One. This season was Leeds' second consecutive season in the third tier of English football and for the second year running saw them finish in the play-offs. Gary McAllister started the season as boss, but after a poor run of...
in the third tier of English football.
Other Sources: BBC Sport, Yorkshire Evening Post and Leeds United
Squad information
Appearances (starts and substitute appearances) and goals include those in The Premiership, The ChampionshipFootball League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
(and playoffs), League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
(and playoffs), FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
, Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
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, UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
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and UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
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Squad includes players registered with the club on the last day of the season (25 May 2008) only.
Squad stats
Most frequent start
Disciplinary record
Captains
Player of the Year Awards
The results of the 2007-08 Leeds United A.F.C.Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
Player of the Year Awards were announced at a dinner on 29 April 2008 at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
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- Fans' Player of the Year: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
(Runners-up: David PruttonDavid PruttonDavid Thomas Michael Prutton is an English footballer, currently playing for Sheffield Wednesday after leaving Swindon Town, having previously played for Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Leeds United, as well as representing England at Under 21 level 25 times.- Nottingham Forest :Prutton was...
, Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
) - Fans' Young Player of the Year: Jonny HowsonJonathan HowsonJonathan Mark "Jonny" Howson is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Football League Championship team Leeds United. A graduate of Leeds' prolific youth system, he serves as club captain....
(Runner-up: Paul HuntingtonPaul HuntingtonPaul Huntington is an English professional footballer. He plays primarily in the centre half position and currently plays for Yeovil Town.-Newcastle United:...
) - Fans' Goal of the Season: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
vs HartlepoolHartlepool United F.C.Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
(8 September 2007) - Players' Player of the Year: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
- Players' Young Player of the Year: Jonny HowsonJonathan HowsonJonathan Mark "Jonny" Howson is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Football League Championship team Leeds United. A graduate of Leeds' prolific youth system, he serves as club captain....
- Best Contribution to Community: Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
Team of the Week
The following players have been selected in the official Coca-Cola Football League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
team of the week.
- 20 August 2007: Alan Thompson
- 27 August 2007: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
, Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
- 3 September 2007: Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
, Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
- 10 September 2007: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
- 17 September 2007: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
- 24 September 2007: Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
, Frazer RichardsonFrazer RichardsonFrazer Richardson is an English professional footballer who plays for Southampton. He had been Leeds' longest-serving player, and in 2009 was the only member of the Leeds squad who was with the club when relegated from the Premiership in 2004.- Leeds United :Richardson made his Leeds debut as a...
- 1 October 2007: Sébastien Carole
- 8 October 2007: Manuel Rui MarquesRui MarquesManuel Rui Marques is an Angolan football defender and first choice centre-back for the Angolan national side. Although born in Angola, Marques moved to Portugal as a child. Marques is currently unattached after being released by Leeds....
, Jamie ClaphamJamie ClaphamJames Richard "Jamie" Clapham is an English footballer who plays as a left-back, most recently for Conference National side Kettering Town....
- 15 October 2007: Sébastien Carole
- 22 October 2007: Matt HeathMatt HeathMatthew Philip "Matt" Heath is an English footballer, playing for Colchester United. His position is centre half.-Leicester City:...
, Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
- 29 October 2007: Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
- 19 November 2007: Jonathan HowsonJonathan HowsonJonathan Mark "Jonny" Howson is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Football League Championship team Leeds United. A graduate of Leeds' prolific youth system, he serves as club captain....
, Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
- 10 December 2007: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
, Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
- 17 December 2007: Jonathan DouglasJonathan DouglasJonathan Douglas is an Irish football player who currently plays for Brentford. Douglas made his debut in the League of Ireland for Monaghan United aged 16...
- 28 January 2008: Paul HuntingtonPaul HuntingtonPaul Huntington is an English professional footballer. He plays primarily in the centre half position and currently plays for Yeovil Town.-Newcastle United:...
, Peter SweeneyPeter SweeneyPeter Henry Sweeney is a Scottish professional football midfielder who currently plays for Football League One side Bury....
- 3 March 2008: Jonny HowsonJonathan HowsonJonathan Mark "Jonny" Howson is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Football League Championship team Leeds United. A graduate of Leeds' prolific youth system, he serves as club captain....
, Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
- 10 March 2008: Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
, Bradley JohnsonBradley JohnsonBradley Paul Johnson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwich City. His primary position is a central midfielder, but he can also play as a left winger and as a left back.-Club career:...
- 17 March 2008: Manuel Rui MarquesRui MarquesManuel Rui Marques is an Angolan football defender and first choice centre-back for the Angolan national side. Although born in Angola, Marques moved to Portugal as a child. Marques is currently unattached after being released by Leeds....
, Dougie FreedmanDougie FreedmanDouglas "Dougie" Freedman is a Scottish former professional football player who played as a striker. He is currently manager at Championship club Crystal Palace, where he spent ten of his sixteen years as a player.-Barnet:...
- 7 April 2008: Bradley JohnsonBradley JohnsonBradley Paul Johnson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwich City. His primary position is a central midfielder, but he can also play as a left winger and as a left back.-Club career:...
- 14 April 2008: Jonny HowsonJonathan HowsonJonathan Mark "Jonny" Howson is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Football League Championship team Leeds United. A graduate of Leeds' prolific youth system, he serves as club captain....
, Dougie FreedmanDougie FreedmanDouglas "Dougie" Freedman is a Scottish former professional football player who played as a striker. He is currently manager at Championship club Crystal Palace, where he spent ten of his sixteen years as a player.-Barnet:...
- 21 April 2008: Alan SheehanAlan SheehanAlan Michael Anthony Sheehan is an Irish footballer who plays for Notts County as a defender. His position is mainly recognised as an attacking left back and he is a former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international...
Other Awards
The following Leeds United A.F.C. players and staff have won the following awards whilst contracted to the club in the 2007–08 season2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
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- Coca-Cola League One Manager of the MonthFootball League One Manager of the MonthThe Manager of the Month is an association football award that recognises the manager adjudged best for each month of the season in the Football League One, the third tier of English football. The recipient is chosen by a panel assembled by the League's sponsor and announced alongside The...
: Dennis WiseDennis WiseDennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
(August, September) - Coca-Cola League One Fans' Player of the Month: Trésor KandolTresor KandolTrésor Osmar Kandol is a Congolese international footballer. He is currently a free agent after being released by Spanish second division club Albacete. Before playing for Albacete he played for Barnet, Chesham United, Darlington, Dagenham & Redbridge, Thurrock, Bournemouth, Cambridge United,...
(September), Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
(October, January) - Coca-Cola League One Player of the Month: Casper AnkergrenCasper AnkergrenCasper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
(September), Dougie FreedmanDougie FreedmanDouglas "Dougie" Freedman is a Scottish former professional football player who played as a striker. He is currently manager at Championship club Crystal Palace, where he spent ten of his sixteen years as a player.-Barnet:...
(April) - FourFourTwo Player of the Year for Coca-Cola League 1: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
(2008) - PFA League One Team of the Season: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
- Yorkshire Evening PostYorkshire Evening PostThe Yorkshire Evening Post is a daily evening publication published by Yorkshire Post Newspapers Ltd in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
Player of the Year (Leeds United): David PruttonDavid PruttonDavid Thomas Michael Prutton is an English footballer, currently playing for Sheffield Wednesday after leaving Swindon Town, having previously played for Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Leeds United, as well as representing England at Under 21 level 25 times.- Nottingham Forest :Prutton was...
, (Runner-up: Jermaine BeckfordJermaine BeckfordJermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
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In
Out
1Original transfer fee was £300k, but rose to £500k when Stoke CityStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
were promoted to The Premiership.
2Player came out of retirement in November 2008 to play for MK Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
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Detailing transfers up to 25 May 2008 only.
Loans
Details loan moves up to 25 May 2008 only.
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Coaching and medical staff
Includes staff registered with the club on the last day of the season (25 May 2008) only.Former staff
Other information
Overall summary
1 Qualified for play-offsFootball League One play-offs
The Football League One Playoffs are a series of playoff matches, contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the NPower Football League One table to determine the third spot for promotion to the second tier of English football, the Championship....
. Lost to Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
in the final. With the 15 point deduction, would have finished second and received automatic promotion.
Table
Results summary
Results by round
Play-offs
Last updated: 25 May 2008.Source: The Football League