New Leeds United chairman Trevor Birch told disgruntled shareholders in 2003 that the club, fighting for its Premier League and financial future, did not have to sell any players in the January transfer window. Strikers Mark Viduka and Alan Smith have been linked with moves away from the club, following the exodus of a number of key players including Harry Kewell and Jonathan Woodgate to cut debts. This photo kicks off a look back at a year of memories around Leeds which included self-service scanning being introduced at supermarkets in the city for the first time. City centre landmarks are featured in this gallery of images plucked from the YEP archive as well as those from the suburbs with Kippax., Guiseley, Bramley and Headingley all in focus. READ MORE: 34 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds Rhinos
Fans gather outside the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff to watch Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls in the Challenge Cup Fina. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
14. Leeds city centre
The Leeds German Market at Millennium Square pictured in November 2003. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
15. Armley
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford, right, chats with the deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Alison Lowe at the opening of Armley Library and One Stop Centre in November 2003. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
16. Bramham
The sun sets over the Leeds Carling Festival at Bramham Park in August 2003. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Oakwood
Flowers at the scene the murder of PC Ian Broadhurst on Dib Lane in December 2003 | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Leeds city centre
MTV's Jackass cast stops at Millennium Square while touring the country. Beav-o, in hockey mask and Jo, in underwear, are pictured in February 2003. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby