Enjoy these memories from the Leeds United blunted the Blades at Bramall Lane.

Enjoy these memories from the Leeds United blunted the Blades at Bramall Lane.

The day Leeds United blunted the Blades and Vinnie Jones

It was the day a familiar face lined up against Leeds United just months after helping the Whites secure promotion back to the top-flight.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 26th Sep 2020, 06:00 BST

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Vinnie Jones was in the Sheffield United team to face Leeds United after completing a £700,000 transfer. He had moved on to south Yorkshire after losing his place to Batty, Speed and McAllister in the heart of the Leeds midfield. Cue a mouthwatering clash at Bramall Lane in September 1990. Enjoy these photos telling the story of the game using rarely-seen photos from Varley Picture Agency, Getty and the YEP archive. READ MORE: 23 memories from Leeds United's 1990-91 season

Vinnie Jones was making his debut along with Brian Marwood who has signed for Sheffield United from Arsenal in a £300,000 deal.

1. Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 2

Vinnie Jones was making his debut along with Brian Marwood who has signed for Sheffield United from Arsenal in a £300,000 deal.

Vinnie Jones went close for the Blades early on with a header which hit the crossbar from a Brian Marwood corner.

2. Sheffield United 2 Leeds United 0

Vinnie Jones went close for the Blades early on with a header which hit the crossbar from a Brian Marwood corner. Photo: Varley Picture Agency

New recruit Brian Marwood shoots for goal as Mel Sterland appeals for offside.

3. Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 2

New recruit Brian Marwood shoots for goal as Mel Sterland appeals for offside. Photo: Getty

Sheffield United striker Billy Whitehurst lifts his shirt to supporters.

4. Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 2

Sheffield United striker Billy Whitehurst lifts his shirt to supporters. Photo: Getty

Join Pearson celebrates with Gary Speed after his header put Leeds United ahead with 20 minutes to go at Bramall Lane.

5. Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 2

Join Pearson celebrates with Gary Speed after his header put Leeds United ahead with 20 minutes to go at Bramall Lane. Photo: Getty

Gordon Strachan scored United's second with somewhat of a scuffed shot. He then celebrated with Chris Fairclough and Gary McAllister.

6. Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 2

Gordon Strachan scored United's second with somewhat of a scuffed shot. He then celebrated with Chris Fairclough and Gary McAllister.

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