New signings Derek Lilley and Pierre Laurent were introduced as late substitutes during Leeds United's Premier League clash against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road in April 1997. The faithful watched a bore draw as both teams failed to find a breakthrough under the floodlights. Leeds United only scored 28 league goals through the entire 1996/97 campaign and finished the season in 11th place under the stewardship of George Graham. Newbies Derek Lilley and Pierre Laurent both went on to endure a short start-stop career with the Whites before both moving on. 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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New signings Pierre Laurent and Derek Lilley pictured at Leeds United's training ground. PIC: Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
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Ian Rush tries to shield the ball from Blackburn's Graeme Le Saux. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Brian Deane breaks free from Henning Berg. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Lee Sharpe tussles with Blackburn's Jeff Kenna. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Rod Wallace is determined to win the ball from Graeme Le Saux (left) and Ian Pearce. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Derek Lilley and Pierre Laurent makes their debuts. Photo: Dan Oxtoby