Midfielder Eirik Bakke is synonymous with an era of success and excess in LS11. He enjoyed seven successful seasons helping Leeds United reach the semi-finals of both the UEFA Cup and Champions League. Bakke came to Leeds in 1999 as a Norwegian Under-21 international and the plan was to blend him slowly into an already strong midfield. “He was a player who I didn’t want to expose too quickly,” manager David O’Leary said. “But he emerged with great credit.” Bakke continued to make his presence felt in the post-O’Leary years but spent increasing amounts of time with Leeds’ medical staff as injuries consumed him. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos showcasing some of his stand out moments playing for Leeds United. READ MORE: 18 memories from Leeds United's Champions League adventure during the 2000s
Eric Bakke - 19 memories of a Leeds United unsung hero
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 13th Dec 2020, 11:30 BST
He's a player who fits into the category of unsung hero for many of the Elland Road faithful.
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