That was the no-nonsense message which provided a backdrop to Gary Hetherington being unveiled as chief executive at Headingley in January 1998. Sticking with a sporting theme there were calls to improve clubhouse facilities at north Leeds grassroots football club while a primary school in the city was celebrating success in the world of indoor athletics. Elsewhere firefighters saved the bacon of pigs after the lorry they were being transported in was involved in a crash. Enjoy this photo gallery charting 31 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: Photo memories from around Leeds in January 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in January 1998
Does this pub look familiar? It is The Lord Darcy in Harrogate Road in Alwoodley which was named YEP Pub of the Year. Photo: Peter Thacker
8. Leeds in January 1998
Members of the Village Hotel Leisure Club Sport Aid Foundation were taking part in an aerobathon to help raise money for the charity.
9. Leeds in January 1998
This is window cleaner Andrew Clark who was left stranded by pranksters in Leeds.
10. Leeds in January 1998
Members of the Rockabeats rock band are pictured following their new hair cuts at Vidal Sassoon salon on Albion Street. Pictured are Little Red (centre) with, from the left, Johnny B, Slim, and Sugar Ray. The group are pictured with creative director Nelson Brown at Vidal Sassoon.
11. Leeds in January 1998
Shoppers visiting Granary Wharf ithis weekend were treated to the sounds of reggae by West Yorkshire band 'The Mighty Axis Sound System' Pictured left to right Culture Nam, Howard Mc Avoy and Keith Pebbles.
12. Leeds in January 1998
This is landlord Paul Clarkson who changed the name of his Leeds city centre pub at Mill Hill from Prince to Princess of Wales after the death of Diana. Photo: Dan Oxtoby