But the world of sport isn’t the only place where the Whites have left their mark on the national consciousness. They have also regularly popped up in novels, films, songs and TV shows, with all manner of writers and other creative talents using the United name to add a touch of real-life grit and glamour to their work. READ MORE: The day Leeds United paraded the FA Cup through the city's streets
7. Veep
Fans watching US sitcom Veep got a shock when lead character Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) was shown wearing a United hooded top. To add to the intrigue, the top featured the infamous Leeds salute club crest.
8. Colin Welland
Might be best known for appearing in Kes and penning the Oscar-winning script for Chariots Of Fire, but his CV also includes a television play called Leeds United. It was broadcast on the BBC in 1974. Photo: Getty
9. Amanda Palmer
Released in 2008, US singer Amanda Palmers debut solo album includes a track called Leeds United. Reputedly inspired by a Leeds shirt given to Palmer by Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson. Photo: Getty
10. Panto time
One of more unusual episodes in Uniteds off-pitch history saw players appearing in a club panto at Leedss City Varieties Music Hall in the mid-1970s. Manager Jimmy Armfield came up with the idea as a way of boosting team morale. Photo: Varley Picture Agency