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
7. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Confusion in the Coventry City penalty area during the FA Cup third round clash with Leeds United at Elland Road in January 1981. The game finished 1-1 with Kevin Hird scoring from the penalty spot for the Whites.
8. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Striker Derek Parlane shoots just wide of the post against Southampton at Elland Road in January 1981. The Whites lost 3-0.
9. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Derek Parlane's diving header is saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Barry Siddall at Elland Road in February 1981. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Carl Harris.
10. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Derek Parlane fires home against Coventry City at Elland Road in April 1981. The Whites won 3-0.
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