Nigel Martyn was brought to Elland Road by Howard Wilkinson from Crystal Palace for a then record goalkeeper fee of £2.25 million in the summer of 1996. He would go on to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper for six seasons and will be remembered by a generation of supporters for string of outstanding and unforgettable performances between the sticks. Indeed his consistency was such that years later at a supporters' dinner, Martyn was named officially as United's greatest ever goalkeeper, beating off competition from the likes of Gary Sprake and John Lukic - men who both won championship medals at Elland Road. He won 23 caps for England. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Nigel Martyn pictured during his Leeds United debut against Derby County at the Baseball Ground in August 1996. The game finished 3-3. Photo: James Hardisty
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Manchester United players celebrate an own goal by Nigel Martyn during the Premier League clash at Elland Road in September 1996. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn claims the ball during the Premier league clash against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium in December 1996. The game ended goalless. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn barks instructions during Leeds United's FA Cup third round replay against Crystal Palace at Elland Road in January 1997. The Whites won 1-0. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn in action during the Coca Cola Cup third round clash against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium in October 1997. The Whites won 3-1. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn claims the ball during Leeds United's Premiership clash against Manchester United at Elland Road in April 1999. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Getty