Leeds United' s 3-2 win against Newcastle United at Elland Road in September 1999 will not only be remembered for victory against a rejuvenated Magpies but also for an impressive home debut of a new signing - midfielder Eirik Bakke who had joined the club from Sogndal for £1.75 million. "A star was born as Leeds United went Bakke to the future..." read the intro of Phil Rostron's match report, with the fourth par adding an insight into things to come: "The tall, dark-haired Scandinavian possesses an air of nonchalance belied by unrelenting determination, an unswerving commitment in the tackle and a finely-tuned eye for an opportunity, emerging as a player who will take high ranking in manager David O'Leary's squad system." Enjoy these photos telling the story of a game to remember. READ MORE: Michael Bridges in focus - 21 goals in a Leeds United season to savour
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Eirik Bakke holds off a challenge from Newcastle Uniuted's Nolberto Solano.
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Lee Bowyer celebrates after opening the scoring on 11 minutes thanks to an edge-of-the-area rasping drive from Bakke's through ball
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Jonathan Woodgate gets the better of Alan Shearer.
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Harry Kewell doubled Leeds United's lead on 37 minutes with a breathtaking arched-back header after David Batty's cross bounced in the area.
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