Lucas Radebe
From the season Lucas Radebe experienced the decline of Leeds United. That season started well and Leeds was third for a long time. In November, however, the club dropped to sixteenth place. Ultimately, Leeds United finished 15th that season, narrowly avoiding relegation. The poor performances were partly due to the departures of top players Olivier Dacourt, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Robbie Keane and Jonathan Woodgate. The fact that these players had to leave the club was due to a financial crisis that Leeds United had to contend with. However, the following season, 2003/2004, was disastrous. Then Lucas Radebe relegated along with Leeds to the Football League Championship by finishing 19th in the Premier League.