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Peter Reid while at Leeds did bring Kevin Blackwell from Sheffield United as his assistant manager and it was Blackwell who took temporary control for the last game of the previous season with Leeds already down. After an awquard delay, down to possible take-overs of the club, Blackwell was appointed manager. The inevitable sale of the playing staff followed and Blackwell was left with the veteran Lucas Radebe, the injured Seth Johnson and Eirik Bakke, an under performing Michael Duberry and Gary Kelly. Before a ball was kicked in 2004-05, many critics had Leeds relegated to Divison One and the most optimistic Leeds fans were fearing the worst. With some judicious signings, bringing in players on loan and free transfers Blackwell pulled off a minor miracle. Leeds avoided relegation finishing in 14th place. 2005-06 and this was arguably Blackwell's first real season in charge. Free from all the previous season's backroom turmoil he could now solely concentrate on the job at hand. Blackwell had money to spend bringing in the likes of Cresswell and Blake plus several players on a free including Steve Stone. An improved season saw Leeds reach the Play Off final and although a below par Leeds lost the game Blackwell and his side were ahead of schedule. After a bad start to the 06-07 season losing 5 of the opening 8 fixtures Blackwell was sacked. The fans and chairman believed he had took Leeds as far as he could. League Season P W D L F A Pts Pos Notes Championship 2004-05 46 14 18 14 49 52 60 14th Blackwell pulls off a minor miracle and keeps Leeds safe. Championship 2005-06 46 21 15 10 57 38 78 5th Play Off Final loss but Blackwell still ahead of schedule. Championship 2006-07 8 2 1 5 4 9 NA NA Blackwell sacked with thanks after a bad season start. None Leeds United 2005-06 (Kevin Blackwell Bottom, Fifth In From The Right) The Leeds United Web Ring  est.1996 The first and the best football team web ring on the web.     [ Home | Join Now | Ring Hub | Random | << Prev | Next >> ] index | main page | contact | acknowledgements | links | latest Leeds news | guest book