Danny Mills would go on to make more than 100 appearances for the Whites after signing from Charlton Athletic for £4.1 mllion in June 1999. After a stop-start beginning to his Elland Road career, champagne moments arrived at home and abroad under David O'Leary in 2000-01 when United were drunk on success during an intoxicating ride that saw them beat the likes of AC Milan, Lazio and Deportivo in the Champions League en route to the last four. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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October 2001 and Danny Mills hunts down Liverpool's Danny Murphy during the Premiership clash at Anfield. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Getty
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Danny Mills brings the ball forward during the UEFA Cup third round first leg clash against Grasshopper Zurich at the Hardturm Stadium in November 2001. Leeds won 2-1. Photo: Getty
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Danny Mills hits the ball past Aston Villa's Darius Vassell during the Premiership clash at Elland Road in November 2001. Photo: Getty
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Danny Mills receives a yellow card from referee Andy D'Urso during Leeds United's Premiership clash against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in December 2001. The Whites won 2-1. Photo: Getty
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Danny Mills is the first to show his disgust at Cardiff City's Andy Legg after Alan Smith was shown the red card during the FA Cup third round clash at Ninian Park in January 2002. Photo: Getty
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Danny Mills is sent off by referee Graham Barber during Leeds United's Premiership clash with Newcastle United at St James's Park in January 2002. Photo: Getty