Stephen McPhail promising career reached its apex at Elland Road. While he may never have scaled the heights of the David O’Leary babes around him, he played a vital role in one of the most memorable periods of Leeds United’s history. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Stephen McPhail in focus
Steve McPhail runs at Denis Wise during Leeds United's Premier League clash against Chelsea in October 1998. The game finished goalless. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Stephen McPhail in focus
Stephen McPhail gets the better of Bradford City's Gareth Whalley during the League Cup third round clash at Elland Road in October 1998. Leeds won 1-0. Photo: Charles Knight
3. Stephen McPhail in focus
Stephen McPhail in action during Leeds United's FA Cup fourth round clash against Manchester United played at Maine Road in January 2000. The Whites won 5-2. Photo: Getty
4. Stephen McPhail in focus
Stephen McPhail holds off Bradford City's Jamie Lawrence during the Premiership clash at Valley Parade in March 2000. Photo: Getty
5. Stephen McPhail in focus
Stephen McPhail is tracked by Slavia Prague's Libor Koller during the UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg at Strahov Stadium in March 2000. Photo: Getty
6. Stephen McPhail in focus
Stephen McPhail is stretchered off because of a ankle injury during the Worthington Cup fourth round match against Chelsea at Elland Road in November 2001. Photo: Getty