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.
13. Pablo Hernandez
The man with the most nominations in this list, and scorer of perhaps Leeds' most important goal since the turn of the Millennium, Pablo Hernandez is immortalised in mural form in Leeds city centre. The Spaniard's 36 goals and 41 assists in 175 appearances earned him the nickname 'El Mago' - The Magician. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Trump
14. Pontus Jansson
Passion personified, Pontus Jansson was a particular fan favourite during his spell at Elland Road and is named in this list despite not playing a part in the Whites' promotion season. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
15. Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane returned to the club where he'd previously scored so many goals last season in a bid to help the team stave off relegation under Sam Allardyce, albeit unsuccessfully. His reputation has not been tarnished in the minds of Leeds supporters though, who still recall his cartwheel celebrations with fondness. (Pic: Clive Brunskill /Allsport) Photo: Clive Brunskill
16. Gary Kelly
Mr Longevity himself, Gary Kelly entire professional career was spent at Leeds, racking up over 500 appearances, including 325 in the Premier League. A true professional. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Mason
17. Harry Kewell
Unpopular in Leeds nowadays due to his subsequent Galatasaray transfer after leaving Elland Road, Kewell was an immense player for the club during his time in West Yorkshire and earns a place on this list for his footballing ability in white. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Photo: Robert Cianflone
18. Mateusz Klich
So many Leeds fans are still holding out hope that Klich will one day return to play for Leeds again, but the current DC United midfielder has already left a sizeable impression on the fanbase, largely due to his impact under Marcelo Bielsa, role in promotion and of course, Klich-housing. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood