Many people will remember December and January of 1981 and 82 as the winter which brought heavy snowfall for this part of the UK. It doesn’t happen a lot but on this occasion the white stuff just kept on falling.The severe cold began in early December and lasted until late January in 1982, and was one of the coldest Decembers recorded in the United Kingdom.Delving into the archives, photos of that bitter winter are in abundance, scenes which have been rarely repeated.
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.