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
13. January 2000
Lee Bowyer takes on Richard Edgehill of Manchester City during the FA Cup fourth round clash at Maine Road. Leeds won 5-2. Photo: Getty
14. September 2000
Lee Bowyer scores a last gasp Champions League winner against AC Milan in the pouring rain at Elland Road. Photo: Getty
15. October 2000
Lee Bowyer celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League at Elland Road. The game finished 1-1 after a stoppage time equaliser from Rivaldo. Photo: Getty
16. August 2001
Lee Bowyer is booked on the opening day of the season against Southampton at Elland Road. He scored as Leeds beat the Saints 2-0.
17. August 2001
Lee Bowyer battles for the ball with West Ham United's Michael Carrick at Upton Park. The game finished goalless.
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