Michael Bridges was brought in by manager David O'leary for a then record £5 million fee from Sunderland after his predecessor had moved to Athletico Madrid. And his first season proved one to remember as he scored 21 goals in all competitions including a hat-trick in his second game against Southampton. His goals helped the Whites finish third in the Premiership, qualify for the Champions League and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. Yet injury blighted his time at Elland Road. He was seriously injured in the goalless draw in a Champions League match with Beşiktaş and would only make 10 more appearances in the following four seasons of his Leeds United career. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Michael Bridges challenges Sheffield Wednesday's Danny Sonner during the Premiership clash at Elland Road in October 1999. Leeds won 2-0. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges scores the only goal of the Premier League clash against Southampton at Elland Road in November 1999. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges avoids a challenge by Derby County's Jacob Laursen during the Premiership clash at Pride Park in December 1999. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges battles with Spartak Moscow's Ergeni Bouschmanov during the UEFA Cup third round second leg clash at Elland Road. The game finished in a 1-0 win for Leeds and saw them progress to the next round via the away goals route. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges and Leicester City's Robbie Savage both go for the ball during the Worthington Cup fourth round clash at Filbert Street in December 1999. Photo: Getty
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Despair for Michael Bridges as another chance goes begging during the Premier League clash against Arsenal at Highbury in December 1999. The Gunners won 2-0. Photo: Getty