Leeds are mourning the death of former club chairman Leslie Silver
SOCCER: Former Leeds United chairman Leslie Silver has died at the age of 89.
Silver held the position between 1983 and 1996, presiding over the club's return to the top flight of English football and subsequent title success in 1992 – the last year before the Premier League started.
The Elland Road club tweeted: "We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing away of former chairman Leslie Silver. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."
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