These photos turn the spotlight on school under-15s football teams at high schools across the city who part in a the Yorkshire Evening Post Schools Cup back in the spring of 1997. The final was played at Elland Road with the cup ultimately shared by the two schools who made it to final after they played out a goalless draw. Scores of players are featured in this wonderful gallery powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 49 of the best photo memories of teachers at Leeds schools during the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Boston Spa School U-15s
Back row, from left, are Tom Collins, Neil Furness, Jon Hosfield, Lee Hicken, Richard Hall, Lee Hawkins, Alex Simmons and Nick Robinson. Front row, from left, are James Heathcote, Henry Moorhouse, David Webb, Robert Ellis, Adam Cheetham and John Lee. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Benton Park School U-15s
Back row, from left, are Paul Johnstone, Matthew Sharpe, Joshua Franklin, Neil Howlett, Simon Dawson, Richard Chapman and Matthew Glendinning. Front row, from left, are Chris Brayshaw, Stuart Darwin, Sam Rigby (captain), Thomas Gillingham and Chris Blockbank. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Mount St Marys U-15s
Back row, from left, are Jason Blashet, Neil Roberts, Patrick Kay, Marc Butler, Lnvell Goddard, James Ball and Sean Sturman. Front row, from left, are Michael Wynne, Thomas Walkin, Mathew Broadbent, Richard Handley, Michael Toney and Christopher Sheard. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. St Mary's Menston U-15s
Back row, from left, are Matthew Jenkins, Calum Mc Garth, Chris Mills, Nicholas Spillane, Oliver Barrand, Steve Mort (manager), William Forster, Kieran Hanogue, Joseph Robinson and Ryan Horsman. Front row, from left, are James Gaiteley, Ciaran Mullarkey, Graeme Robinson, Darren Machell (captain), Daniel Annab, Micheal Smith and Robert Wheeler. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Woodkirk High School U-15s
Woodkirk High School captain Neil Davis and his team with the under 15 Leeds Schools Cup which they shared with Boston Spa | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
12. Boston Spa High U-15s
Boston Spa captain Robert Ellis and his team with the Under 15 Leeds Schools Cup which they shared with Woodkirk High School. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox