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
13. Headingley
Gary Hetherington, the new chief executive of Leeds Rugby pictured at a press conference. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Leeds United
Robert Molenaar, right, celebrates his header that opened up the scoring for Leeds United during the FA Cup fourth round clash against Grimsby Town at Elland Road. The Whites won 2-0. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
15. Alwoodley
Does this pub look familiar? It is The Lord Darcy in Harrogate Road which was named YEP Pub of the Year. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
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Share your memories of Leeds in January 1998 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling