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
13. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Vince Hilare tries an acrobatic shot against Sunderland at Elland Road in February 1989 as former Whites defender Frank Gray charges in. The Whites won 2-0.
14. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Noel Blake pounces on a half clearance to slam home the first of three Leeds United equalisers against Bradford City at Elland Road in March 1989. The game finished 3-3.
15. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Leeds United's debut boy Dylan Kerr, who came on as a substitute at Elland Road, battles with a Brighton defender during the league clash at Elland Road in April 1989. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Andy Williams.
16. Leeds United 1988/89 season
Bobby Davison goes down under a challenge from Barnsley's Carl Tiler during the league clash at Oakwell in March 1989. John Sheridan converted from the penalty spot. The game finished 2-2.
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Ipswich Town goalkeeper has no chance as Noel Blake forces in Leeds United's second goal at Elland Road in March 1989. The game finished 4-2 to the Tractor Boys.
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