53 unseen photos from Leeds United's 1992/93 'bring on the champions' season
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 3rd Aug 2019, 09:06 GMT
'Bring on the champions' was the chant from the Elland Road faithful as the Whites basked in the glory of First Division title victory.
These match action photos from the 1992/93 season have been hidden in the YEP archive and never been published online before. They are in chronological order and this part, one of three focuses on pre-season, European Cup action and Premier League games through to the end of October. It's worth checking out for the kits alone! UNSEEN PHOTOS FROM LEEDS UNITED'S 1986/87 SEASON TO REMEMBER: Part 1 | Part 2
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We kick off with pre-season Makita Tournament action from Elland Road as Lee Chapman moves forward against Stuttgart.
Rod Wallace fires towards goal.
Hot Rod celebrates scoring against VfB Stuttgart after Fritz Walter had put the visitors ahead.
The late great David Rocastle scored for winner the Whites just two minutes after Rod Wallace's equaliser.
Steve Hodge is sent flying by a Sampdoria defender during the Makita Tournament final.
Chris Whyte in action. The final will be remembered by most for David Batty bullying Sampdoria just for fun.
Sampdoria's Pietro Vierchowod tries to beat Lee Chapman to the ball. Leeds were beaten that day by a goal from Vladimir Jugovi.
Sgt Wilko receives a framed scroll of congratulations from the YEP's Mike Lidyard. It featured the names of hundreds of fans who subscribed to the full page which appeared in the paper to commemorate title glory.
Rod Wallace races for possession ahead of Liverpool's Nicky Tanner in the Charity Shield clash at Wembley.
'Bring on the champions' the Whites take to the field against Wimbledon at Elland Road.
Lee Chapman was the hero as his two goals helped the Whites start the season with victory against a battling Wimbledon side.
Jim Beglin in action during his testimonial game against LIverpool in front of 8,492 fans at Elland Road.
New recruit David Wetherall keeps a close eye on goal machine Ian Rush during Jim Beglin's testimonial game.
Rod Wallace looks for attacking options with the Aston Villa defence retreating. A Gary Speed goal earned a point for the Whites on the road.
Rod Wallace makes the most of an error by Spurs keeper Eric Thorstvedt to put United on their way to a 5-0 win at Elland Road.
Former Whites winger Tommy Wright hold off a challenge from Gary Speed at Ayresome Park. It was a bad day at the office as Leeds lost 4-1.
Steve Hodge beats Rob Jones to the ball at Elland Road.
Road Wallace fires towards goal as the Whites played out a 2-2 draw with goals from Lee Chapman and Gary McAllister.
David James blocks the ball under a challenge from Chris Whyte as players from both teams including Lee Chapman and Jan Molby look on.
Rod Wallace goes down under a heavy challenge from Andrei Kanchelskis at Old Trafford.
He was forced off through injury as the Whites were beaten 2-0 by the Red Devils.
Tony Dorigo takes on Denis Irwin who made 72 appearances for the Whites between 1983 and 1986.
'Hodge is the hero of Leeds fightback' read the back page headline in the YEP as the Whites were held to a 1-1 draw against Aston VIlla.
Gary McAllister is the thick of the action against Villa. Were you among the 27,817 fans that day?
Lee Chapman goes in for a header as Villa goalkeeper Nigel Spink punches clear.
Carl Shutt goes down during the European Cup first round first leg clash against VfB Stuggart.
Eric Cantona gets in a header during the away clash in Stuttgart.
