The Whites finished the 1979/80 season in 11th position with 40 points. And the average Elland Road league crowd of 22,788 was a reflection of fans displeasure at the mediocrity of the team and their performances. Indeed the visit of Aston Villa in April 1980 was the club's lowest for over 17 years. The domestic cup competitions brought humiliation. They were humbled 4-1 against Nottingham Forest at Elland Road in the third round of the FA Cup and hammered 7-0 against Arsenal at Highbury in the second leg, second round of the League Cup. There was little joy in Europe either. After easing past minnows Valletta of Malta in round one of the UEFA Cup they were beaten home and away by Romanian unknowns Universitatea Craiova. READ MORE: Eddie Gray - 11 memories of a Leeds United icon YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds United 1979/80 season
Kevin Hird fires towards goal during Leeds United clash with Bolton Wanderers at Elland Road in February 1980. He scored from the penalty spot that day. The game finished 2-2.
8. Leeds United 1979/80 season
Eddie Gray in the thick of the action against Brighton & Hove Albion in Febraury 1980. The game finished 1-1.
9. Leeds United 1979/80 season
Arthur Graham scores against Manchester City at Maine Road in February 1980. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
10. Leeds United 1979/80 season
Derek Parlane swoops to head home against Stoke City at Elland Road in April 1980. The Whites won 3-0 with Carl Harris scoring a brace.
11. Leeds United 1979/80 season
Match action from Leeds United's clash with Aston Villa at Elland Road in April 1980. The game finished goalless.
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