Howard Wilkinson was appointed with Leeds United languishing in 23rd position having won just two of their first nine games in the 1988/89 season under Billy Bremner who had signed Noel Blake on a free from Pompey and winger Vince Hilare. Sgt Wilko further boosted the squad by signing Andy Williams from Rotherham United for £170,000, Mike Whitlow and Neil Parsley were picked up for £30,000 from Witton Albion, and Carl Shutt was bought from Bristol City with striker Bob Taylor going in the opposite direction. The campaign would prove to be one of survival and stability with the Whites finishing in 10th position as Sgt Wilko looked to the future and a push for promotion. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos charting a season of change and transition with a handful of games and goals to remember. READ MORE: Leeds United's 1987/88 season - How a sleeping giant failed to awaken
1. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Vince Hilare holds off a challenge during his league debut on the opening game of the season against Oxford United at Elland Road in August 1988. The game finished 1-1.
2. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Bobby Davison puts Leeds United ahead against Barnsley at Elland Road in September 1988. Photo: Jim Moran
3. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Bobby Davison challenges for the ball with Chelsea goalkeeper Roger Freestone during the league clash at Elland Road in September 1988. The Whites lost 2-0.
4. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Vince Hilaire neatly chips Peterborough United goalkeeper Joe Neenan during Howard Wilkinson's first game in charge - a League Cup second round, second leg tie at Elland Road in October 1988. The Whites won 3-1.
5. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Vince Hilaire scores after just 11 minutes against Leicester City at Elland Road in October 1988. The game finished 1-1.
6. Leeds United 1988/89 season
A right knees up as West Bromwich Albion's Chris Whyte tangles with Ian Baird during the league clash at Elland Road in November 1988. The Whites won 2-1 with Bairdy bagging one of the goals.