Robbie Keane made an impressive start at Elland Road scoring nine goals in 14 starts for the club after joining the Whites initially on a half season loan from Inter Milan. That move became permanent thanks to a £12 million deal in May 2001 which made him David O’Leary’s second biggest signing after Rio Ferdinand. The following season proved not so bright, and Keane found himself dropping down the pecking order. He only managed nine goals in 33 appearances, three of them coming in a 6-0 League Cup win at Leicester City in October 2001. When Leeds sunk deeper into debt and were forced to sell players Keane joined the exodus after being sold to Tottenham Hotspur just before the 2002/03 transfer deadline for a fee of £7 million. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Robbie Keane celebrates scoring during the UEFA Cup round one clash against Maritimo at Elland Road in September 2001. He scored in 3-0 win. Photo: Getty
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Robbie Keane celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Worthington Cup third round clash against Leicester City at Filbert Street. He bagged a hat-trick as the Whites won 6-0. Photo: Getty
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Robbie Keane takes the ball past Liverpool's Stephane Henchoz and Gary McAllister during the Premiership match at Anfield in October 2001. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Getty
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Manchester United's David Beckham is pushed to the ground by Robbie Keane during the Premiership clash at Old Trafford in October 2001. Photo: Getty
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November 2001 Robbie Keane celebrates after scoring the decisive goal during the UEFA Cup second round, second leg clash against Troyes at the Stade de L''Aube in November 2001. Photo: Getty
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Robbie Keane is closely followed by Tottenham Hotspur's Dean Richards during the Premiership clash at Elland Road in November 2001. Leeds won 2-1. Photo: Getty