Leeds face biggest test since Valencia, says boss

KEVIN BLACKWELL is hoping the spirit of 2001 will sweep Leeds back into the big time via the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs.

Blackwell’s side take on Preston tonight in the first of their two-legged semi-final and the manager insists it is the biggest game at Elland Road since the heady days of their last-four Champions League clash five years ago.

“It’s Leeds United’s biggest game since maybe Valencia – that’s how big the game is,” said Blackwell.