Wednesday Return to First Division
Wilkinson guided Sheffield Wednesday to promotion, ending a long spell outside English football's highest division.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Howard Wilkinson Biography and Timeline
Follow Howard Wilkinson through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Howard Wilkinson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1984–1992Years on this page
1984
1988
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
1992
Final Pre Premier League Title
Guides Leeds United to the 1991-92 First Division title, becoming the final manager to win the competition before its replacement by the Premier League.
Leeds Championship Featuring Cantona
Wilkinson led Leeds United to the final Football League First Division title before the Premier League began, with Cantona among the club's new attacking options.
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Howard Wilkinson
Howard Wilkinson directed the team through its league-winning campaign as Leeds United secured the 1991–92 Football League First Division title. As manager, the coach planned the tactical approach, selected the squad and guided the club to the English top-flight championship.
Records, sources and methodology
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