Caspian, the then owners of Leeds United, unveiled plans for a new arena at the side of Elland Road to host the game. Artist's impressions were released to your Yorkshire Evening Post and a press conference was held, although the ambitious proposals foundered due to a lack of funds. This was January 1997 and Leeds was a city looking to the future with one eye on the past. These photo memories chart 31 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
2. Leeds in January 1997
Blur front man Damon Albarn is pictured during the band's gig at the Town and Country Club. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
3. Leeds in January 1997
Leeds Schools FA U-15s are pictured with Premier League stars of the future featured in the line up. Pictured, from left, is Danny Gautney, Shaun Hobson, Gareth Morgan, John Hosfield, James Jeffrey, Gareth Liversidge, Jerome Nolan, Peter Laybourn and Richard Hall. Front, from left, is Harpal Singh, Aaron Lennon, Nick Montgomery, Andy Moores, Neil Davis, Calem Connolly, Adam Nuller and Oliver Whiteley. Photo: Justin Lloyd
4. Leeds in January 1997
Leeds Rugby Union player Mike Shelley is pictured with pupils from Roundhay High during a training session at the school. Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Leeds in January 1997
These Wortley High School students were preparing to stage A Night of Fear, described as a production of shock, rock and horror. Pictured, from left, are Lindsey Havercroft, Richard Potter and Tanja Bage with some of the other performers.
6. Leeds in January 1997
Emmerdale moved into new studios on Burley Road. Pictured is production manager Tim Fee toasting the move.