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
7. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Bobby Davison fires past Stoke City goalkeeper Peter Fox at Elland Road in November 1988. He scored a brace as the Whites won 4-0.
8. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Mike Whitlow fires towards goal despite the attentions of Shrewsbury Town's Phil Preist during the league clash at Elland Road in December 1988. The Whites lost 3-2.
9. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Tempers fray during Leeds United's New Year's Eve clash with Plymouth Argyle at Elland Road. The Whites won 2-0.
10. Leeds United 1988/89 season
The great goal quiz at Elland Road in January 1989. Ian Baird and John Pearson attempt to get the final touch but the ball was over the line and the goal was credited to Vince Hilaire. Leeds beat Birmingham City 1-0.
11. Leeds United 1988/89
Vince Hilaire pounces to win a challenge with Oxford United defender Colin Greenall and fire past Alan Judge for Leeds United's second goal at the Manor Ground in January 1989. Vince's effort was in vain as Oxford went on to win 3-2.
12. Leeds United 1988/89 season
The ball bobbles just as Peter Swan connects during the FA Cup fourth round clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in January 1989. Leeds lost 2-0.