Leeds United took another huge step towards the Premier League on Saturday as their 2-1 win over Preston opened up a five-point gap on Sheffield United with just four games to go. Daniel Farke’s side now need a maximum of seven points to guarantee automatic promotion although with the Blades due at Turf Moor on Easter Monday, it could well be done with fewer.
Fans will no doubt have a keen eye on that meeting, just like they did West Brom’s defeat at Huddersfield Town back in 2020 that confirmed the end of their 16-year stay outside the top-flight. Celebrations were behind closed doors during the Covid pandemic but those who eventually won the title under Marcelo Bielsa instantly became legends - just as Daniel Farke’s squad will look to do now.
Since that memorable campaign five years ago, Bielsa’s squad have taken very different paths, with some moving on for big money while others moved into coaching - a small number are still at Leeds half a decade on. And with a second promotion feeling so close, the YEP has looked back at what those 2019/20 title-winning heroes are up to now.
13. Stuart Dallas
A horrific leg break towards the end of Leeds' 2021/22 campaign ruled Dallas out indefinitely and after two years of rehabilitation, he made the decision to retire a year ago. Still around the action at Elland Road, only now as a pundit for Sky Sports, ITV and LUTV. | Getty Images
14. Mateusz Klich
Remained one of Bielsa's most integral players but not so much under Jesse Marsch, eventually leaving for D.C United in January 2023. Left them for Atlanta United in December and still playing regularly. Regularly on social media interacting with Leeds fans. | Will Russell/Getty Images Photo: Will Russell/Getty Images
15. Pablo Hernandez
The man whose goal at Swansea is remembered as the defining moment of Leeds' last promotion season. Spaniard played a lot less than many might have liked in the Premier League and made an emotional exit at the end of that first campaign. Returned to boyhood club Castellon, where he was also a shareholder. Took steps into management last summer, taking charge of Castellon's B team. Currently playing for Ultimate Mostole in Gerard Pique's seven-a-side King's League. Photo: Harry Trump
16. Tyler Roberts
Kept playing regularly for two Premier League campaigns before joining QPR on loan. Was part of Birmingham City's relegated team last season and currently on loan at League One Northampton Town. | Getty Images
17. Helder Costa
Got plenty of football during Leeds' Premier League return before loan spells at Valencia and Al Ittihad. Has been playing for Portuguese side Estoril Praia this season before joining Chinese Super League outfit Yunnan Yukun in January. | Getty
18. Jack Harrison
Still a Leeds player, albeit he has been on loan at Everton since summer 2023, having triggered a relegation release clause in his contract. Expected to seal a permanent exit this summer, with interest from Goodison Park and the MLS. | PA Photo: PA