As the song goes, Leeds have been through many ups and downs over the past quarter of a century, from the heady heights of a UEFA Champions League semi-final to the depths of League One and embarrassing FA Cup eliminations.
The club are currently on an upward trajectory with Daniel Farke and the 49ers steadying the ship following last season’s relegation from the Premier League. The YEP tasked its Leeds following to come up with their most important and influential players of the past 25 years with supporters responding in their droves.
Here are the Whites’ most influential players of the past 25 years in alphabetical order.
7. Lee Bowyer
Another who wore his heart on his sleeve was Lee Bowyer, nominated by Leeds fans on social media as one of the club's most important players of the past 25 years. (Pic: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Liam Cooper
Captain Cooper is the club's current longest-serving player having risen from the depths of League One to lead various teams and players to promotion and a top half Premier League finish, earning several Scotland caps in the process. A leader. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
9. Olivier Dacourt
Adding a more continental flavour to this list, Olivier Dacourt was a dazzling midfield player during the early 2000s (Pic: Stu Forster /Allsport) Photo: Stu Forster
10. Stuart Dallas
Pictured scoring his most famous goal for this club, Stuart Dallas is - and will remain - a fan favourite at Elland Road. Versatile, hard-working, down to earth and excellent on his day, it will be some sight witnessing the Northern Irishman make a return to the pitch after almost two years out injured, hopefully later this season. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
11. Rio Ferdinand
A controversial nomination to the list but considering Ferdinand's impact during the short time he spent at Elland Road, some supporters have named him as one of the more important players in recent times. (Pic: Alex Livesey/ALLSPORT) Photo: Alex Livesey
12. Ian Harte
Free-kick and spot-kick extraordinaire, Ian Harte is fondly remembered for his goalscoring from full-back in Leeds colours. (Photo By Ben Radford/Getty Images) Photo: Ben Radford