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The History of Leeds United: Ups and Downs at Elland Road A history of Leeds United from the beginnings as Leeds City to becoming one of the top clubs in Europe to the Championship side of today. Leeds United were once one of the greatest football teams in Europe. These days, they play their football in the Championship, the second tier of English football, but have hopes that someday the glory years may return. The history of Leeds United stretches back to before they were formed, to another club called Leeds City. This was created in 1904 and had the blue, yellow and white colours that are still part of the United team today. They took over the Elland Road ground from Holbeck Rugby Club, which folded in 1904. Leeds City were elected to the Football League in 1905 and spent all their days in the Second Division. When the clubs directors refused to cooperate with a Football Association investigation into alleged financial irregularities, they were expelled from the Football League eig...