Leeds United F.C.

Leeds United Football Club is the only professional association football club in Leeds. The club was established in 1919, following the demise of Leeds City F.C. They currently play in the Football League Championship and play their home games at the Elland Road stadium.

The Future

With Ken Bates as the new chairman of Leeds United, the club's finances have been secured and bankruptcy is no longer a possibility. However, Aaron Lennon became the latest young talent to be sold on during the close season of 2005. Leeds ended the 2004-05 Coca-Cola championship campaign with a midtable finish. Manager Kevin Blackwell's contract expires next year, whether he will be given a new contract will almost certainly depend on whether promotion is achieved at the end of the 2005-06 season.

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With six new players brought in over the summer, the current Leeds United squad is one that will definitely be aiming for promotion in the 2005-2006 season.

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BBC Story: Bates takes over Leeds

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