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 celebrates scoring against Wigan Athletic during the FA Cup third round replay at Elland Road in January 2006. Photo: Getty
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David Healy celebrates scoring from the penalty spot against Ipswich Town during the Championship clash at Portman Road in January 2006. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Getty
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David Healy battles for the ball with Crystal Palace striker Leon Cort during the Championship clash at Selhurst Park in August 2006. The Whites lost 1-0. Photo: Getty
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David Healy is brought down by Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Brad Jones during the Championship clash at Hillsborough in August 2006. He scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot. Photo: Getty
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David Healy tussles with Birmingham City's Stephen Kelly during the Championship clash at St Andrew's in February 2007. Photo: Getty
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David Healy scores the winning goal past Preston North End goalkeeper Andy Lonergan during the Championship clash at Elland Road in March 2007. Photo: Getty