Nigel Martyn was brought to Elland Road by Howard Wilkinson from Crystal Palace for a then record goalkeeper fee of £2.25 million in the summer of 1996. He would go on to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper for six seasons and will be remembered by a generation of supporters for string of outstanding and unforgettable performances between the sticks. Indeed his consistency was such that years later at a supporters' dinner, Martyn was named officially as United's greatest ever goalkeeper, beating off competition from the likes of Gary Sprake and John Lukic - men who both won championship medals at Elland Road. He won 23 caps for England. 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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Nigel Martyn is left helpless as Manchester City's Steve Howey puts the ball in off the cross bar during the Premiership clash at Elland Road in September 2000. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn saves a shot from Chelsea's Mario Melchiot during the Premiership clash at Elland Road in April 2001.Leeds won 2-0. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn makes a spectacular save from Valencia's John Crew during the Champions League semi-final, second leg at the Mestalla in May 2001. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn dives in vain to stop Graham Kavanagh's free kick during Leeds United's FA Cup third round clash against Cardiff City at Ninian Park in January 2001. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn makes a diving save during the Premiership clash against Newcastle United at St James Park in January 2002. Photo: Getty
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Nigel Martyn turns another shot over the bar during the UEFA Cup fourth round, first leg clash against PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadium in February 2002. Photo: Getty