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
13. Nigel Martyn in focus
Nigel Martyn turns the ball around the post during the Premiership clash at Villa Park in April 2002. Photo: Getty
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