Jimmy Adamson gambled on buying Alex Sabella from Sheffield United for £400,000 in an effort to please the Elland Road faithful with the Argentinean's ball skills and ability to provide a killer pass for the strikers to latch on to. But after a terrible start - one win in six league games and a League Cup exit - he was replaced by club legend Allan Clarke. 'Sniffer' managed to steady the ship with the Whites finishing credible ninth in large part to nine wins and three draws from the final 16 games. The season also sadly featured a career ending injury to Paul Madeley while on a more positive note Clarke converted Eddie Gray to left-back, which many fans believe prolonged his playing career. Enjoy these photos charting the ups and downs of the season. READ MORE: Memories of Leeds United's 1982/83 season
. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Enjoy these memories from Leeds United's 1980/81 season. PIC: Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Paul Hart shoots for goal against Leicester City at Elland Road in August 1980. he scored but the the game finished 2-1 to the visitors.
. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Centre half Neil Firm joins the Leeds United attack but heads wide against Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in September 1980.
. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Anxious moments for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Barry Daines as a deflected shot from Terry Connor scrapes past the post. The game finished goalless.
. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Derek Parlane challenges Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Corrigan during the clash at Elland Road in October 1980. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Carl Harris.
1. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Paul Hart shoots for goal against Leicester City at Elland Road in August 1980. he scored but the the game finished 2-1 to the visitors.
2. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Centre half Neil Firm joins the Leeds United attack but heads wide against Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in September 1980.
3. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Anxious moments for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Barry Daines as a deflected shot from Terry Connor scrapes past the post. The game finished goalless.
4. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Derek Parlane challenges Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Corrigan during the clash at Elland Road in October 1980. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Carl Harris.
5. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Arsenal's Willie Young and Leeds United's Derek Parlane in high kicking action during the clash at Elland Road in November 1980. The Gunners won 5-0.
6. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Terry Connor's diving header hit the back of the net against Coventry City in the third round of the FA Cup at Elland Road in January 1981. But his goal was ruled out for offside. Photo: Tim Clayton