Happy 82nd Birthday, Sir.Howard was the last manager to win the top-flight English league title with Leeds United, leading the club to the Football League First Division title in 1992. He was our manager from 1988 to 1996 and is considered one of the most important figures for guiding the club back to the pinnacle of English football. After taking over the club in 1988 when we were struggling in the Second Division, HW led us to promotion by winning the title in his first full season in charge. The 1991-92 First Division title win was the last before the formation of the Premier League. Howard was also instrumental, along with Paul Harte in establishing Leeds United’s modern academy and training facility at Thorp Arch. During his eight-year tenure at Elland Road, Howard achieved the following:Second Division Title 1989/90. First Division title 1991/2. Charity Shield Winners 1992. Howard went on to become The FA’s Technical Director. Caretaker Manager of The England National Team. Manager of Sunderland. (short stint). Chairman of The League Managers Association.Happy Birthday Sgt Wilko.
