Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's FA Cup third round clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in January 1997. PIC: Dan OxtobyEnjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's FA Cup third round clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in January 1997. PIC: Dan Oxtoby
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's FA Cup third round clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in January 1997. PIC: Dan Oxtoby

When Leeds United's Nigel Martyn saved the day at the Palace

It was Nigel Martyn that everyone had to thank.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 5th Jan 2022, 13:23 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2022, 14:08 BST

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Leeds United' s last line of defence saved the day at Selhurst Park in January 1997. His 88th minute penalty stop prevented Leeds United being dumped out of the FA Cup. The third round tie against Crystal Palace finished 2-2. Briane Deane had give the Whites the lead after just three minutes before Bruce Dyer equalised for the Eagles from the penalty spot. An own goal from Leif Erik Andersen restored Leeds United's advantage before Carl Veart equalised again after 69 minutes. But it was Martyn's heroics which made sure the tie went to a replay at Elland Road with the Whites winning that game thanks to a goal from Rod Wallace. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Brian Deane (left) turns away after putting his side into the lead. PIC: Adam Butler/PA

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Brian Deane (left) turns away after putting his side into the lead. PIC: Adam Butler/PA Photo: Adam Butler

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Lee Bowyer is pulled to the ground by David Hopkin.

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Lee Bowyer is pulled to the ground by David Hopkin. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Striker Brian Deane celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game after just three minutes.

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Striker Brian Deane celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game after just three minutes. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Rod Wallace drives forward with ball.

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Rod Wallace drives forward with ball. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Brian Deane is clean through in the dying minutes of the game, but delivers a weak shot on goal.

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Brian Deane is clean through in the dying minutes of the game, but delivers a weak shot on goal. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chris Day can only watch as Leif Andersen scores an own goal, to put Leeds 2-1 in front.

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Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chris Day can only watch as Leif Andersen scores an own goal, to put Leeds 2-1 in front. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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