The Whites started the 1997/98 campaign bolstered by the signing of striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink after they had finished the previous season in 11th place, scoring just 28 league goals. George Graham's hard work in his second season as manager would soon pay off with a fifth-place finish - the club's highest for three years - and UEFA Cup qualification. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, charting the ups and downs of a season to remember. READ MORE: 14 Leeds United players you have probably forgotten
7. Leeds United 3 West Ham 1, Nov 1997
It proved to be a good day at the office for Leeds United and in particular Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink who bagged a hat-0trick against the Hammers. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
8. Barnsley 2 Leeds United 3, Nov 1997
Derek Lilley scored his one and only goal for Leeds United at Oakwell in a five goal thriller. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
9. Leeds United 2 Bolton Wanderers 0, Dec 1997
A cartwheeling Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink celebrates scoring against the Trotters. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
10. Crystal Palace 0 Leeds United 2, January 1998
Spotted this familiar face? Tomas Brolin playing for the Eagles as Leeds won at Selhurst Park.
11. Leeds United 1 Newcastle United 1, Feb 1998
Rod Wallace is mobbed after scoring at St James's Park as the Whites proved a point.
12. Leeds United 1 Spurs 0, March 1998
Alan Maybury holds off David Ginola as the Whites edged out Spurs thanks to a goal from Harry Kewell.