{"product_id":"leeds-united-2010-11-home-shirt-becchio-10-m","title":"LEEDS UNITED 2010-11 HOME SHIRT - BECCHIO 10 - M","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest and manufacturer chest logo are embroidered. Club sponsors, manufacturer sleeve logos and player name\/number are all polyflex and heat applied. No pulls, few small bobbles across shirt. Colours and stitching are in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeds United finished seventh in the Championship during the 2010\/11 campaign under Simon Grayson, narrowly missing out on the promotion play-offs following their return to the second tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving secured promotion from League One the previous season, Leeds entered their first Championship campaign since 2006\/07 determined to establish themselves among the leading promotion contenders. The squad featured established players including Luciano Becchio, Robert Snodgrass, Jonny Howson, Bradley Johnson and Max Gradel, alongside goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Grayson, Leeds developed an entertaining attacking approach, combining creativity in midfield with important goalscoring contributions from their forward players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite occasional defensive difficulties, the team established itself among the leading Championship sides during the opening months. One of the campaign's most memorable results came in November 2010, when Leeds defeated Bristol City 3–1 at Elland Road, demonstrating their attacking quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecchio emerged as an influential figure, scoring 19 Championship goals, while Gradel contributed 18 league goals from wide positions. Howson also enjoyed an impressive campaign, providing leadership and creativity in midfield as Leeds challenged for a place in the promotion play-offs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club remained in contention throughout much of the season, although inconsistent results during the closing weeks prevented them from securing a top-six finish. Leeds eventually finished seventh in the Championship with 72 points, three behind sixth-placed Nottingham Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result represented a respectable return to the second tier following three consecutive seasons in League One. In the FA Cup, Leeds faced Arsenal in the third round, securing a memorable 1–1 draw at the Emirates Stadium before suffering a 3–1 defeat in the replay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the campaign ended without promotion, the performances of Becchio, Gradel and Snodgrass demonstrated Leeds' attacking potential and provided encouragement for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Macron, the 2010\/11 Leeds United home shirt featured the club's traditional white colourway with contrasting blue detailing and the Netflights sponsor. Incorporating the Leeds crest and Macron branding, the design offered a modern interpretation of the club's established home colours. Worn by Becchio, Gradel and Howson during a competitive Championship campaign, the shirt represents Leeds' return to the second tier and their narrow pursuit of a promotion play-off place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIT TO PIT - 56cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 72cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"M \/ White","offer_id":53209034621215,"sku":"1\/11-FG8OKD","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/LEEDS_UNITED_2010-11_HOME_SHIRT_-_BECCHIO_10.png?v=1793959323","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/leeds-united-2010-11-home-shirt-becchio-10-m","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}