Manager Howard Wilkinson spent heavily on building a team capable of thriving as well as surviving in the First Division during the 1990/91 campaign. Sgt Wilko brought in two £1 million signings - John Lukic and Gary McAllister - as well as Chris Whyte from West Brom for £450,000 And what a campaign it proved to be as the team finished fourth in Division One, reached the semi-final of the League Cup as well as the Northern Final of the Full Members Cup. These photos, some plucked from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, charts the ups and downs of a season to remember. READ MORE: Memories from Leeds United's Elland Road promotion celebrations in 1990 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds United 1990/91
Goalkeeper John Lukic was signed from Arsenal for a club record transfer fee at the time. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
2. Everton 2 Leeds United 3, August 1990
Gary Speed's shot trickles into the corner of the net despite the best efforts of Everton defender Dave Watson. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Everton 2 Leeds United 3, August 1990
Were you among Leeds United's travelling army at Goodison Park that day? Photo: Gary Longbottom
4. Leeds United 0 Manchester United 0, August 1990
Imre Varadi blasts the ball through the legs of Les Sealey and the across the face of goal. But no-one was able to add the finishing touch
5. Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 2, Sept 1990
Gordon Strachan celebrates his goal as Leeds United beat the Blades at Bramall Lane. John Pearson scored the other goal.
6. Leeds United 2 Arsenal 2, Sept 1990
Leeds United battled back from two goals down to draw with the Gunners. David Seaman arches backwards to try and grab the ball away from Chris Whyte as Lee Dixon (left) and Tony Adams look on.