Nigel Martyn was brought to Elland Road by Howard Wilkinson from Crystal Palace for a then record goalkeeper fee of £2.25 million in the summer of 1996. He would go on to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper for six seasons and will be remembered by a generation of supporters for string of outstanding and unforgettable performances between the sticks. Indeed his consistency was such that years later at a supporters' dinner, Martyn was named officially as United's greatest ever goalkeeper, beating off competition from the likes of Gary Sprake and John Lukic – men who both won championship medals at Elland Road. LEEDS UNITED IN FOCUS: Gary Sprake | David Harvey
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Nigel Martyn tips one round the post during Leeds United's clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in March 1999. The Whites won 2-0. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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September 1999 and Partizan Belgrade fans celebrate as Nigel Martyn takes a goalkick during the UEFA Cup first round first leg at the Abe Lenstra Stadium in Heerenveen. Leeds won 3-1. Photo: Getty
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March 2000 and Nigel Martyn applauds the travelling army after Leeds United played out a goalless draw against AS Roma in the UEFA Cup fourth round first leg in Italy. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Nigel Martyn makes a diving save during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match Newcastle United at St James's Park in January 2002. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn protests to referee Graham Barber alongside Newcastle United players Craig Bellamy (centre) and Alan Shearer (right) during the Premier League game at St James's Park in January 2002. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn tips over the bar during the UEFA Cup fourth round first leg clash against PSV Eindhoven in Holland in February 2002. The game ended goalless. Photo: Getty