Enjoy these photos of Olivier Dacourt in action for Leeds United. PIC: GettyEnjoy these photos of Olivier Dacourt in action for Leeds United. PIC: Getty
Enjoy these photos of Olivier Dacourt in action for Leeds United. PIC: Getty

Oliver Dacourt - Memories of a Leeds United playmaker

He was Leeds United signing brought in as a statement of intent.

Midfielder Olivier Dacourt broke the club's transfer record when he joined the Whites from Lens in a £7.2 million move in 2000, a signing which signalled to the Premiership that big money was waiting to be spent at Elland Road. His combative presence in the engine room proved a vital cog in the side which stunned Europe and reached the Champions League semi-final in 2000-01.His form at Leeds also saw Dacourt become a regular for the French national side. READ MORE: Nigel Martyn - Memories of a Leeds United number 1

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