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
7. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Terry Connor's diving header hit the back of the net against Coventry City in the third round of the FA Cup at Elland Road in January 1981. But his goal was ruled out for offside. | Tim Clayton Photo: Tim Clayton
8. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Confusion in the Coventry City penalty area during the FA Cup third round clash with Leeds United at Elland Road in January 1981. The game finished 1-1 with Kevin Hird scoring from the penalty spot for the Whites. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Striker Derek Parlane shoots just wide of the post against Southampton at Elland Road in January 1981. The Whites lost 3-0. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Derek Parlane's diving header is saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Barry Siddall at Elland Road in February 1981. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Carl Harris. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds United's 1980/81 season
Derek Parlane fires home against Coventry City at Elland Road in April 1981. The Whites won 3-0. | YPN Photo: YPN
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