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
19. Leeds city centre
Fans watch on as Mel C performs at the Corn Exchange in March 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Rothwell
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd - who plays David Platt - and Leeds United caretaker manager Eddie Gray switching on the Christmas lights in . Also in the photo is Ronnie the Rhino and Coun Steve Smith, left. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
21. Burley
Staff, students and union officials protesting outside Park Lane College in November 2003. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
22. Belle Isle
West Yorkshire Police backed a major new scheme to help people feel more secure in their homes, Re-Guard Home Security Scheme sets standards for home security of existing PVCu doors and windows to ensure homeowners are not targeted by thieves, pictured at the launch held at South Leeds Stadium in November 2003. Pictured, from left, are Detective Chief Superintendent Grahame Bullock and Re-Guard director Dr Steve Everson Re-Guard. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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