After United’s glorious escape from the second tier, Sgt Wilko spent big to ensure his side were ready for their first top flight campaign in seven years.
Far from scraping by to avoid returning from whence they came, United excelled.
The Whites reached the league cup semi-final, where they were knocked out by rivals Manchester United - but, crucially, Leeds finished higher in the First Division rankings than their cross-Pennine enemies.
Wilkinson’s side ended their first season back in the country’s most competitive division in an impressive fourth place - though the best was yet to come.
1. Leeds United 1990/1991
Top Man remained the Whites’ shirt sponsor after replacing Burton the previous season.
2. Leeds United 1990/1991
John Lukic rejoins United in June 1990 for a club record fee of £1m.
3. Leeds United 1990/1991
A view of Elland Road taken from the East side of the South stand - long before the days of the cheese wedge!
4. Leeds United 1990/1991
Scottish midfielder Gary McAllister arrived from Leicester City in July 1990.
5. Leeds United 1990/1991
The boss donning club clobber, with Leeds’ relationship with Umbro in its ninth season.
6. Leeds United 1990/1991
Jim Beglin spent the final season of his playing career on loan at Blackburn Rovers before a knee injury forced him to retire.