TELEVISION researchers have launched a search for Leeds United fans as they prepare a documentary on the culture surrounding football violence.

Granada TV is making the programme 'Football Stories', a two-part programme designed to be a 'social history' of violence on the terraces for Channel 4 television.

"The films will be looking at the music, fashion and lifestyle aspects of a phenomenon which gripped the terraces for about 20 years," said assistant producer Stephen Clark.

He added: "The programme will not be judgmental or investigative, we intend to produce a fascinating and fair cultural history of the trouble that often surrounded the game. The story will not be told by professionals and experts, but by those who followed the teams and who either witnesses, took part in, or were the victims of trouble at any point between the early 70's and late 90's -- at home and abroad."

The programmes aim to show how the fashions evolved, what was the key music and how a typical Saturday unfolded for those who were part of the soccer supporters' culture.

"Were you ever caught up in the mayhem, for good or bad? Were you a face, or a member of a firm?

"We are particularly interested in Leeds fans who were at a number of games and may have taken part in or witnessed trouble. We want to hear from fans who were at matches with Chelsea from the 1970's to 1980's (particularly August 12, 1972 and February 1983), the European Cup Final with Bayern Munich in Paris in 1975, matches against Manchester United and West Ham in the 111970s and 1980s and Birmingham away in May 1985.

"Anyone who has a story to tell or would like more details can contact Stephen Clark on 0161-832-7211 (ext 3723) or write to: Football Stories, Granada TV (Factuals Dept.), Quay Street, Manchaster, M60 9EA, or email: footballstories@granadamedia.com.