Leeds United - Season Review 2000/2001 (DVD)

Following the achievements of 1999/2000, when David O'Leary's young squad surprised even Leeds United's most ardent admirers by qualifying for the Champions League, the club approached 2000-01 in great heart. During the close season, O'Leary had enlisted two quality players in Lens' French midfielder, Olivier Dacourt, and Celtic's Australian international striker, Mark Viduka. Despite the arrival of the two big name foreigners, the Leeds squad was depleted by the departure of Alfie Haaland, David Hopkin and Martin Hiden. In addition, the club faced such an injury crisis as it prepared for the new season, that it nearly called off a ...  Read the complete review

The season of 2000/01 proved to be the most memorable for many years. The main taking point is the teams Champions League campaign in which the squad managed by David O'Leary reached the semi-finals. Despite being draw in the 'group of death' in both the 1st phrase and the 2nd phrase Leeds managed to beat major european teams such as AC Milan, Lazio and Deportivo. ~Group Stages~ In the 1st group stage Leeds were drawn in the same group as AC Milan, Barcelona and Beskitas. Leeds faced possibly their toughest games in the group - Barcelona away. The result Leeds came away with proved it as they fell down to a 4-0 defeat. But, as ...  Read the complete review