Leeds United fans have had to suffer a lot over since finishing fifth in the Premier League back in 2002. Not only have they had to put up with financial struggles and difficult owners, there have been two relegations and three season in the third tier, embarrassing cup exit and an array of managers, a few good, more bad.
But what about all those players who have represented the clubs over the last two decades? Those names that the mere mention of them provokes a cold, uneasy feeling to takeover your body for a few seconds? Well, beware, we are about to bring them back to the fore.
Following the controversy over Jean-Kevin Augustin’s move from RB Leipzig we are looking back at some of the worst loan signings in the club’s history. Scroll down and click through, but take a deep breath first.
13. Edgar Cani - February 2015, Catania
Another of the “sicknote six”. Four sub appearances and fewer than 50 minutes on the pitch. His last club was in the third tier of Italian football. 16 caps for Albania. Photo: Maurizio Lagana
14. Matt Grimes - July 2016, Swansea City
His mum called Leeds United fans “horrid” and he said the move to the Elland Road club was his "biggest mistake". He did also admit to being naive at how big the club were. One start and six sub appearances. Photo: David Rogers
15. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson - August 2017, Manchester United
Another who had his loan spell cancelled. This time four months early. The full-back simply didn’t impress, culminating in a poor performance as the club lost to Newport County in the FA Cup. Photo: AFP Contributor
16. Jean-Kevin Augustin - January 2020, RB Leipzig
And we come to Augustin. A highly-rated player with plenty of talent. It hasn’t worked out for him at Elland Road. Now there is a dispute over whether Leeds need to pay a reported £20m to the German side to make the deal permanent. Photo: VALERY HACHE