The singalong in the San Siro. PIC: Varley Picture AgencyThe singalong in the San Siro. PIC: Varley Picture Agency
The singalong in the San Siro. PIC: Varley Picture Agency

Memories from inside the San Siro on an unforgettable night for Leeds United

It’s difficult to fit ‘extraordinary backs-against-the-wall performance in the San Siro’ into a football chant.

But it is just that earned the Whites the draw they needed every bit as much as THAT goal from Dominic Matteo back in November 2000. His headed effort just before half-time helped Leeds progress to the Champions League second round on a night now written into folklore. These rarely-seen photos, a mix from the YEP archive, Getty and others published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, tell the story of the game and how a singalong with the players at full time will live long in the memory for the 6,000 fans lucky enough to be there. READ MORE: 19 memories from Leeds United's UEFA Cup campaigns |Your Leeds United first match memories in photos LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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