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Infographic: Leeds United’s men on borrowed time
ACCORDING to this handy pullout guide in the brand new issue of The Square Ball magazine, Barry Bannan this week became the 54th player to join Leeds United on loan since relegation in 2004.
Actually, he’s the 55th, as shortly after finishing the layout I was reminded that cover star Neil Kilkenny made one start on emergency loan prior to signing from Birmingham City.
That’s 55 loanees in six and a half seasons; an average of 8.46 (last season’s 0.46 being Gary McSheffrey). Some stuck around, most didn’t, and it’s highly likely I’ve left some out so please let me know if I have.
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