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After Leeds City were disbanded Leeds United were soon formed. Hilton Crowther the chairman of Huddersield,
took over at Leeds and brought with him Arthur Fairclough. The first ever 'league' manager of Leeds United got the position
on 26 February, 1920. Fairclough from Barnsley was forced out of the playing side of football in his early days,
but went on and made a reputation as a referee.
The Yorkshire Evening Post positively greeted Faircloughs arrival, describing him as an astute team builder.
Fairclough spent the close season squad building along with Dick Ray, Fairclough's assistant. Bringing together
players from local junior clubs and experienced professionals. The first three season were not the best for
Fairclough's Leeds and Dick Ray, resigned at the end of season
1922-23.
Fairclough acquired the services of Blackpool's Dick Norman and fortunes changed almost immediately with the
promotion of Leeds United as champions in 1923-24. Squad strengthening followed with the arrival of stars in the
caliber of Willis Edwards and Russell Wainscoat.
The team failed to deliver though and were relegated at the end of season 1926-27 which prompted Fairclough to
resign. Fairclough despite the latter downturn, built and left a very good side at Leeds.
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| League |
Season |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
Pos |
Notes |
| Division 2 |
1920-21 |
42 |
14 |
10 |
18 |
40 |
45 |
38 |
14th |
First ever league season for Leeds United and Fairclough. |
| Division 2 |
1921-22 |
42 |
16 |
13 |
13 |
48 |
38 |
45 |
8th |
An improvement on Fairclough's first season. |
| Division 2 |
1922-23 |
42 |
18 |
11 |
13 |
43 |
36 |
47 |
7th |
Fairclough's assistant Dick Ray resigns at the end of season. |
| Division 2 |
1923-24 |
42 |
21 |
12 |
9 |
61 |
35 |
54 |
1st |
Dick Norman becomes assistant, Leeds promoted as champs. |
| Division 1 |
1924-25 |
42 |
11 |
12 |
19 |
46 |
59 |
34 |
18th |
Leeds Utd's first ever season in the top flight. |
| Division 1 |
1925-26 |
42 |
14 |
8 |
20 |
64 |
76 |
36 |
19th |
Fairclough's team finds the going in the 1st tough. |
| Division 1 |
1926-27 |
42 |
11 |
8 |
23 |
69 |
88 |
30 |
21st |
Fairclough resigns after Leeds are relegated. |
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Honour |
| 1923-24 |
Division Two Champions |
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Leeds United 1923-24 (Arthur Fairclough Third Row Down, Third From Left) |
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