Having finished second in the league and runners up in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup the previous season the 1966/67 campaign again proved a case of so close yet so far. This time the Whites finished fourth in the league, reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and lost the final of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup over two legs against Dinamo Zagreb. Enjoy these photos, published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, charting the story of the season on and off the pitch. READ MORE: The ups and downs of Leeds United's Elland Road down the decades
7. Leeds United 1966/67 season
Albert Johanneson in action against Sunderland in an FA Cup fifth round replay at Elland Road. The game finished 1-1 after extra time with John Giles scoring for the Whites. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
8. Leeds United 1966/67 season
Big Jack Charlton looks at an x-ray on an injured big toe. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
9. Leeds United 1966/67 season
Peter Lorimer is mobbed by teammates after scoring the only goal of the game against Chelsea at Elland Road in April 1967. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
10. Leeds United 1966/67 season
Paul Reaney took time out from training to open fruiterer and florist Barry Stocks shop in April 1967. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
11. Leeds United 1966/67 season
Billy Bremner reacts after Leeds United beat Bologna on the toss of a coin in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup fourth round. The tie had finished 1-1 after two legs. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
12. Leeds United 1966/67 season
A Rod Belfitt hat-trick helped Leeds United beat Kilmarnock 4-2 at Elland Road in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup semi final first leg. John Giles also scored from the penalty spot. The teams drew 0-0 in the second leg. Photo: Varley Picture Agency