Why Was Leeds United Banned

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There is simply no denying the fact that Leeds United is one of the most iconic clubs in English football history. Through countless generations Leeds United has always been back by loyal fans and – more often than not – a fair degree of success. While Leeds United may have started out life playing in a blue and white striped kit, it was not long before the famed yellow and white colour scheme was introduced, which fittingly coincided with the club’s rise to prominence. Another factor that has helped thrust Leeds United into the public eye is the fact that they haven’t been shy in adopting both conventional and sometimes controversial sponsorship over the years. Starting in the early 1980s going through to present-day sponsor 32 Red, Leeds United …show more content…

This probably shows with the fact that the club ran through a number of sponsors over an initial four-year period, with Lion Cabinets, WGK, Systime, and RFW all making an appearance in the shirt. However, in 1986 things would change, as in 1986 they agreed a five-year deal with then local - soon to be national - clothing group Burton's Top Man. The chain would become a fixture on the Leeds United shirt, arguably becoming the club’s first truly successful foray into the world of shirt sponsorship. Following the conclusion of the Burton Top Man deal, the club needed a stopgap sponsor until a pre-agreed deal with Admiral would come into effect. Lucking out to a level that nobody would have ever expected, local newspaper the Yorkshire Evening Post stepped up and would make up a part of one of the most iconic Leeds United kits of all time. With the return of the Division 1 title to Elland Road after an 18-year absence, this kit is certainly loved by fans. Plus, it’s the kit that would be used by the team that won Leeds United’s last top-flight title to

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