Robbie Fowler grabbed his first hat-trick for Leeds United as David O'Leary's side cruised to a comfortable win away at Bolton Wanderers on Boxing Day in December 2001. Indeed the striker should have scored four, but he missed a penalty late on. He opened the scoring after just two minutes before adding a second on 16 minutes. He then missed a penalty in the 84th minute after Lee Bowyer had been brought down. But in the 89th minute the £11 million signing ensured he got to take away the match ball when he converted an Alan Smith pass. The win helped Leeds shrug off a 4-3 defeat by Newcastle United and moved them up to third place in the Premiership table, a point behind leaders Arsenal. "A great hat-trick for Robbie," reflected David O'Leary at full-time. 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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Robbie Fowler celebrates completing his hat-trick. Photo: Getty
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Robbie Fowler keeps hold of the match ball at full-time. Photo: Getty
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Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's 3-0 win against Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok stadium on Boxing Day 2001. PIC: Getty Photo: Getty