Why was he so deadly and influential for Northern Ireland and not always able to recreate that for his club? He was already his country's all-time leading goalscorer when he joined Leeds United in October 2004. “There’s been managers I’ve played under and different sets of supporters who have asked the same question. I don’t know. I’ve no idea. It wasn’t as if I was trying harder for Northern Ireland than I was for Leeds," he told the YEP's Graham Smyth in an interview in April 2020. Healy scored 31 times in 121 appearances during his three seasons with the Whites, but only 89 of those were starts and he was often played out of position. 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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David Healy brings down Rotherham United's Jamal Campbell-Ryce during the Championship clash at Millmoor in November 2004. Photo: Getty
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David Healy scores from the penalty spot against West Ham United at Upton Park in December 2004. Photo: Getty
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David Healy battles past Reading's Ibrahima Sonko and Ivar Ingimarsson on his way to scoring during the Championship clash at Elland Road in February 2005. Photo: Getty
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David Healy celebrates scoring against Millwall at Elland Road in August 2005. He scored both goals, one a penalty, in a 2-1 win. Photo: Getty
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David Healy is brought down by Sheffield Wednesday's John Hills during the Championship clash at Hillsborough in September 2005. The game finished 1-0 to the Owls. Photo: Getty
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David Healy from the penalty spot, beating Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen during the Championship clash at Elland Road in November 2005. Leeds won 2-0. Photo: Getty