It was the season which witnessed a managerial change after a woeful start to the campaign. Jimmy Adamson gambled on buying Alex Sabella from Sheffield United for £400,000 in an effort to please the Elland Road faithful with the Argentinean's ball skills and ability to provide a killer pass for the strikers to latch on to. But after a terrible start - one win in six league games and a League Cup exit - he was replaced by club legend Allan Clarke. 'Sniffer' managed to steady the ship with the Whites finishing credible ninth in large part to nine wins and three draws from the final 16 games. The season also sadly featured a career ending injury to Paul Madeley while on a more positive note Clarke converted Eddie Gray to left-back, which many fans believe prolonged his playing career. Enjoy these photos charting the ups and downs of the season. READ MORE: Memories of Leeds United's 1979/80 season: The club's worst league position since promotion LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Enjoy these memories from Leeds United's 1980/81 season. PIC: Varley Picture Agency | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
2. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Paul Hart shoots for goal against Leicester City at Elland Road in August 1980. he scored but the the game finished 2-1 to the visitors. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Centre half Neil Firm joins the Leeds United attack but heads wide against Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in September 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Anxious moments for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Barry Daines as a deflected shot from Terry Connor scrapes past the post. The game finished goalless. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Derek Parlane challenges Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Corrigan during the clash at Elland Road in October 1980. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Carl Harris. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Arsenal's Willie Young and Leeds United's Derek Parlane in high kicking action during the clash at Elland Road in November 1980. The Gunners won 5-0. | YPN Photo: YPN