The words of midfielder Lee Bowyer in a recent YEP interview during which he also recalled his stand out memory of his playing days with the Whites. "My best memory was AC Milan. Scoring in the 91st minute and the place just erupted. We had the attitude we were never going to lose. When you have got that - and hard work - then you’ve got something special." Bowyer proved to be a key player in the club's famous European exploits around the turn of the century having signed for the in 1996 by Howard Wilkinson for £2.8 million, which at the time was a record for a British teenager. He would go on to make 265 appearances for Leeds in all competitions, scoring 55 goals. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos of a player who always wore his heart on his sleeve. READ MORE: 21 of the best Leeds United kits of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. December 1998
Lee Bowyer celebrates with Alan Smith and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink after scoring against Coventry City at Elland Road. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
8. October 1998
Lee Bowyer skips over a challenge during the Worthington Cup clash against Bradford City at Elland Road. A Harry Kewell goal won it for Leeds. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
9. August 1999
Lee Bowyer celebrates after scoring against Sunderland at Elland Road. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
10. September 1999
Lee Bowyer celebrates with the away fans as his brace helped Leeds United beat Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in the UEFA Cup first round, first leg in Holland. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
11. October 1999
Lee Bowyer heads home during the UEFA Cup second round first leg against Lokomotiv Moscow at Elland Road. Leeds won 4-1. Photo: Getty
12. October 1999
Lee Bowyer of Leeds United shoots past Everton's Richard Gough at Goodison Park. The Whites and the Toffees shared eight goals that day. Photo: Getty