Maurice Lindley (Sep 1974 - Sep 1980)
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Maurice Lindley (Sep 1974 - Sep 1980)
Debut: 14/09/1974 - Burnley (A)
Games: 12 | Win%: 25.00%
Debut: 14/09/1974 - Burnley (A)
Maurice Lindley twice served as caretaker manager for Leeds United � first in 1961 and again in 1978. A loyal backroom figure, Lindley provided a calming presence during turbulent managerial transitions. He was a trusted coach through multiple regimes, and though he never became permanent manager, his behind-the-scenes contributions were highly valued at the club.
| Record | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PPG* | Win% | |
| League | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 0.75 | 12.50% | |
| League Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | - | 50.00% | |
| Europe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 50.00% | |
| TOTAL | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 3 | - | 25.00% | |
* Points per game based on 3 points for a win as introduced from the 1981–1982 season onwards
| League | Venue |
Date | Score | |||
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Burnley | A | Turf Moor |
14/09/1974 | 1 : 2 | L |
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Sheffield United | H | Elland Road |
21/09/1974 | 5 : 1 | W |
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Everton | A | Goodison Park |
28/09/1974 | 2 : 3 | L |
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Arsenal | A | Highbury |
19/08/1978 | 2 : 2 | D |
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Bolton Wanderers | A | Burnden Park |
07/10/1978 | 1 : 3 | L |
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West Bromwich Albion | H | Elland Road |
14/10/1978 | 1 : 3 | L |
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Norwich City | A | Carrow Road |
21/10/1978 | 2 : 2 | D |
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Tottenham Hotspur | H | Elland Road |
13/09/1980 | 0 : 0 | D |
| League Cup | Venue |
Date | Score | |||
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Huddersfield Town League Cup 2nd Round Replay |
H | Elland Road |
24/09/1974 | 1 : 1 | D |
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Sheffield United League Cup 3rd Round |
A | Bramall Lane |
10/10/1978 | 4 : 1 | W |
| Europe | Venue |
Date | Score | |||
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FC Zurich European Cup 1st Round 1st Leg |
H | Elland Road |
18/09/1974 | 4 : 1 | W |
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FC Zurich European Cup 1st Round 2nd Leg |
A | Letzigrund Stadium |
02/10/1974 | 1 : 2 | L |
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