Leeds United 's predecessor club , Leeds City F.C. , was formed in 1904 , but was forcibly disbanded by The Football League in 1919 in response to allegations of financial irregularities regarding illegal payments to players during the First World War .
Leeds United 's predecessor club , Leeds City FC , was formed in 1904 by the committee and supporters . 
 It was forcibly disbanded by The Football League in 1919 in response to allegations of financial irregularities regarding illegal payments to players during the First World War .