Despite being the wrong side of 30 when signing from Manchester United in March 1989, the Scot enjoyed a remarkable new lease of life. Strachan turned out to be everything manager Howard Wilkinson could have hoped for and so much more. He went on to make 245 appearances and play a leading role in the club’s revival. Together with the lifting of the Second and First Division titles, Strachan was named Footballer of the Year while at Leeds and won an international recall. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Getty and Varley Picture Agency, showcasing the impact captain fantastic Gordon Strachan had at Leeds United. READ MORE: Memories from Leeds United's Elland Road promotion celebrations in 1990
5. Strachan memories
"Did you ever see a better goal? And did you ever see one better timed?" The immortal words of commentator John Helm after Gordon Strachan grabbed a last-gasp winner against Leicester City in April 1990.
6. Strachan memories
Gordon Strachan is challenged by Bournemouth's Shaun Brooks during a Second Division match Dean Court in May 1990. A Lee Chapman header won the game and earned Leeds promotion.
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7. Strachan memories
Gordon Strachan is handed the Second Division trophy. The Whites were playing Genoa at Elland Road in a friendly just days after winning the Second Division title at Bournemouth.
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8. Strachan memories
Gordon Strachan celebrates scoring against Manchester City in a 3-0 win at Elland Road in September 1991.
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