1998–99 season of Leeds United
Leeds United 1998–99 football season
Leeds United1998–99 season |
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Chairman | Peter Ridsdale |
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Manager | George Graham (until 1 October) David O'Leary (from 1 October) |
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Stadium | Elland Road |
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Premier League | 4th |
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FA Cup | Fifth round |
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League Cup | Fourth round |
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UEFA Cup | Second round |
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Top goalscorer | League: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (18) All: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (20) |
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Highest home attendance | 40,255 vs Manchester United (25 April 1999, Premier League) |
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Lowest home attendance | 27,561 vs Bradford City (28 October 1998, League Cup) |
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Average home league attendance | 36,028 |
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The 1998–1999 season saw Leeds United competing in the FA Premier League (known as the FA Carling Premiership for sponsorship reasons), and the UEFA Cup.
Season summary
Leeds were expected to progress once more under manager George Graham after the former Arsenal manager guided Leeds to 5th place in his first full season in charge. Graham had added to his squad, signing defender Danny Granville and Dutch striker Clyde Winjard. After just 4 games Leeds went to top of the Premier League for the first time in their history. But rumours began to spread of George Graham taking the Tottenham job after Spurs had sacked Christian Gross, the saga dragged on when finally after a UEFA cup game against Maritimo of Portugal, Graham indeed left Leeds for Tottenham. Graham's assistant David O'Leary took charge as Leeds attempted to court Leicester boss Martin O'Neil, who eventually refused. But United's performances on the pitch began improving -despite only drawing several games, many teenage players were given debuts by O'Leary and put in great performances, such as the game against Italian giants Roma in the UEFA cup (although Leeds were knocked out). Needless to say, O'Leary was appointed manager in time for the game against Derby which ended 2–2. Leeds then began winning regularly, playing impressive attacking football. They had several talented youngsters, including goal keeper Paul Robinson, defenders Ian Harte and Johnathan Woodgate, mid fielders Lee Bowyer (who was signed from Charlton 2 seasons before) and Stephen McPhail, as well as strikers Alan Smith and Harry Kewell. But David O'Leary was eager to bring in experienced players to add to this young team, and signed David Batty from Newcastle. Batty was a key player in the Leeds side that won the old Division 1 title in 1992 and a fan favourite. In the run up to Christmas, Leeds were almost in contention for a shot at the title, but suffered back to back losses against Southampton and Newcastle in the new year. This ended any league-winning hopes, and they were also knocked out of the FA cup. Despite this, Leeds ended the season in red hot form, setting a record of 7 straight wins and a 1–0 victory over Arsenal, costing the gunners the title race. Leeds finished an impressive 4th place in the league – their highest finish yet. With this achievement, and with one of the most exiting young squads in the country, the future certainly looked bright for United.
Final league table
Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
- Results summary
Overall | Home | Away |
Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 62 | 34 | +28 | 67 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 9 | +23 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 25 | +5 |
Source: 1998–99 FA Premier League table
- Results by round
Source: 11v11.com: 1998–99 Leeds United results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Results
Leeds United's score comes first[1]
Legend
FA Premier League
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
15 August 1998 | Middlesbrough | A | 0–0 | 34,162 | |
24 August 1998 | Blackburn Rovers | H | 1–0 | 30,652 | Hasselbaink |
29 August 1998 | Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | 16,437 | Bowyer |
8 September 1998 | Southampton | H | 3–0 | 30,637 | Marshall (own goal), Harte, Wijnhard |
12 September 1998 | Everton | A | 0–0 | 36,687 | |
19 September 1998 | Aston Villa | H | 0–0 | 33,446 | |
26 September 1998 | Tottenham Hotspur | A | 3–3 | 35,535 | Halle, Hasselbaink, Wijnhard |
3 October 1998 | Leicester City | H | 0–1 | 32,606 | |
17 October 1998 | Nottingham Forest | A | 1–1 | 23,911 | Halle |
25 October 1998 | Chelsea | H | 0–0 | 36,292 | |
31 October 1998 | Derby County | A | 2–2 | 27,034 | Molenaar, Kewell |
8 November 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday | H | 2–1 | 30,012 | Hasselbaink, Woodgate |
14 November 1998 | Liverpool | A | 3–1 | 44,305 | Smith, Hasselbaink (2) |
21 November 1998 | Charlton Athletic | H | 4–1 | 32,487 | Hasselbaink, Bowyer, Smith, Kewell |
29 November 1998 | Manchester United | A | 2–3 | 55,172 | Hasselbaink, Kewell |
5 December 1998 | West Ham United | H | 4–0 | 36,320 | Bowyer (2), Molenaar, Hasselbaink |
14 December 1998 | Coventry City | H | 2–0 | 31,802 | Hopkin, Bowyer |
20 December 1998 | Arsenal | A | 1–3 | 38,025 | Hasselbaink |
26 December 1998 | Newcastle United | A | 3–0 | 36,783 | Kewell, Bowyer, Hasselbaink |
29 December 1998 | Wimbledon | H | 2–2 | 39,816 | Ribeiro, Hopkin |
9 January 1999 | Blackburn Rovers | A | 0–1 | 27,620 | |
16 January 1999 | Middlesbrough | H | 2–0 | 37,473 | Smith, Bowyer |
30 January 1999 | Southampton | A | 0–3 | 15,236 | |
6 February 1999 | Newcastle United | H | 0–1 | 40,202 | |
17 February 1999 | Aston Villa | A | 2–1 | 37,510 | Hasselbaink (2) |
20 February 1999 | Everton | H | 1–0 | 36,344 | Korsten |
1 March 1999 | Leicester City | A | 2–1 | 18,101 | Kewell, Smith |
10 March 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur | H | 2–0 | 34,521 | Smith, Kewell |
13 March 1999 | Sheffield Wednesday | A | 2–0 | 28,142 | Hasselbaink, Hopkin |
20 March 1999 | Derby County | H | 4–1 | 38,971 | Bowyer, Hasselbaink, Korsten, Harte |
3 April 1999 | Nottingham Forest | H | 3–1 | 39,645 | Hasselbaink, Harte, Smith |
12 April 1999 | Liverpool | H | 0–0 | 39,451 | |
17 April 1999 | Charlton Athletic | A | 1–1 | 20,043 | Woodgate |
25 April 1999 | Manchester United | H | 1–1 | 40,255 | Hasselbaink |
1 May 1999 | West Ham United | A | 5–1 | 25,997 | Hasselbaink, Smith, Harte (pen), Bowyer, Haaland |
5 May 1999 | Chelsea | A | 0–1 | 34,762 | |
11 May 1999 | Arsenal | H | 1–0 | 40,124 | Hasselbaink |
16 May 1999 | Coventry City | A | 2–2 | 23,049 | Wijnhard, Hopkin |
FA Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
R3 | 2 January 1999 | Rushden & Diamonds | A | 0–0 | 6,431 | |
R3R | 13 January 1999 | Rushden & Diamonds | H | 3–1 | 39,159 | Smith (2), Hasselbaink |
R4 | 23 January 1999 | Portsmouth | A | 5–1 | 18,864 | Wetherall, Harte, Kewell, Ribeiro, Wijnhard |
R5 | 13 February 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur | H | 1–1 | 39,696 | Harte |
R5R | 24 February 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur | A | 0–2 | 32,307 | |
League Cup
UEFA Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
R1 1st Leg | 15 September 1998 | Marítimo | H | 1–0 | 38,033 | Hasselbaink |
R1 2nd Leg | 29 September 1998 | Marítimo | A | 0–1 (won 4–1 on pens) | 10,000 | |
R2 1st Leg | 20 October 1998 | Roma | A | 0–1 | 43,003 | |
R2 2nd Leg | 3 November 1998 | Roma | H | 0–0 (lost 0–1 on agg) | 39,161 | |
First-team squad
- Squad at end of season[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Reserve squad
- The following players did not appear for the first team this season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Starting 11
- Considering starts in all competitions[3]
- Considering a 4–4–2 formation
- GK: #1, Nigel Martyn, 44
- RB: #21, Martin Hiden, 19
- CB: #25, Jonathan Woodgate, 33
- CB: #5, Lucas Radebe, 36
- LB: #20, Ian Harte, 43
- RM: #11, Lee Bowyer, 45
- CM: #12, David Hopkin, 43
- CM: #4, Alfie Haaland, 29
- LM: #19, Harry Kewell, 47
- CF: #9, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 47
- CF: #39, Alan Smith, 17
Transfers
In
Out
- Transfers in: £7,750,000
- Transfers out: £200,000
- Total spending: £7,550,000
Loaned in
Loaned out
Notes
References
- ^ "Leeds United 1998-1999 Results". statto.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2013.
- ^ "FootballSquads - Leeds United - 1998/99". www.footballsquads.co.uk.
- ^ "All Leeds United players: 1999". www.11v11.com.
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