1999–2000 Leeds United A.F.C. season
During the 1999–2000 English football season, Leeds United A.F.C. competed in the FA Premier League (known as the FA Carling Premiership for sponsorship reasons).
Season summary
Leeds entered the new millennium top of the Premiership, but by the end of the season they had fallen to third place and were 22 points adrift of champions Manchester United. There was real trauma in the UEFA Cup, when two fans were stabbed to death after a clash between rival supporters on the eve of Leeds United's UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray. On the more positive side, Leeds attained their highest finish since the 1992 title triumph, and achieved Champions League qualification in manager David O'Leary's second season at the helm. Promising young players like Alan Smith, Jonathan Woodgate and Michael Bridges gave Leeds fans hope that their side would be among next season's contenders for the Premiership, as well as making another strong challenge on the continent. Australian midfielder, Harry Kewell, announced his arrival to the Premiership by winning the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Starting 11
- Only considering Premiership starts
- GK: #1, Nigel Martyn, 38
- RB: #2, Gary Kelly, 28
- CB: #6, Jonathan Woodgate, 32
- CB: #5, Lucas Radebe, 31
- LB: #3, Ian Harte, 33
- RM: #11, Lee Bowyer, 31
- CM: #19, Eirik Bakke, 24
- CM: #14, Stephen McPhail, 23
- LM: #10, Harry Kewell, 36
- CF: #8, Michael Bridges, 32
- CF: #17, Alan Smith, 20
Premier League
Matches
Topscorers
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Altrincham · Doncaster Rovers · Dover Athletic · Forest Green Rovers · Hayes · Hednesford Town · Hereford United · Kettering Town · Kidderminster Harriers · Kingstonian · Morecambe · Northwich Victoria · Nuneaton Borough · Rushden & Diamonds · Scarborough · Southport · Stevenage Borough · Sutton United · Telford United · Welling United · Woking · Yeovil Town
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