Michael Bridges was brought in by manager David O'leary for a then record £5 million fee from Sunderland after his predecessor had moved to Athletico Madrid. And his first season proved one to remember as he scored 21 goals in all competitions including a hat-trick in his second game against Southampton. His goals helped the Whites finish third in the Premiership, qualify for the Champions League and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. Yet injury blighted his time at Elland Road. He was seriously injured in the goalless draw in a Champions League match with Beşiktaş and would only make 10 more appearances in the following four seasons of his Leeds United career. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Enjoy these photo memories of Michael Bridges in action for Leeds United. PIC: John Giles/PA Photo: John Giles
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Michael Bridges celebrates scoring one of his three goals against Southampton at The Dell with David Batty in August 1999. Photo: Getty
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September 1999 and Michael Bridges plays on with a head wound against Partizan Belgarde in the UEFA Cup first round, first leg clash in Heerenveen. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges celebrates scoring against Newcastle United at Elland Road in September 1999. The Whites won 3-2. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Michael Bridges scores his second goal against Everton at Goodison Park in September 1999. The finished 4-4. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges celebrates his late winner against Southampton in the Premiership at Eland Road in November 1999. Photo: John Giles
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Michael Bridges celebrates scoring one of his three goals against Southampton at The Dell with David Batty in August 1999. Photo: Getty
2. Michael Bridges in focus
September 1999 and Michael Bridges plays on with a head wound against Partizan Belgarde in the UEFA Cup first round, first leg clash in Heerenveen. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges celebrates scoring against Newcastle United at Elland Road in September 1999. The Whites won 3-2. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Michael Bridges scores his second goal against Everton at Goodison Park in September 1999. The finished 4-4. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges celebrates his late winner against Southampton in the Premiership at Eland Road in November 1999. Photo: John Giles
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Michael Bridges celebrates scoring against Leicester City at Elland Road on Boxing Day. The Whites won 2-1. Photo: Varley Picture Agency