Despite being the wrong side of 30 when signing from Manchester United in March 1989, the Scot enjoyed a remarkable new lease of life. Strachan turned out to be everything manager Howard Wilkinson could have hoped for and so much more. He went on to make 245 appearances and play a leading role in the club’s revival. Together with the lifting of the Second and First Division titles, Strachan was named Footballer of the Year while at Leeds and won an international recall. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Getty and Varley Picture Agency, showcasing the impact captain fantastic Gordon Strachan had at Leeds United. READ MORE: Memories from Leeds United's Elland Road promotion celebrations in 1990
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Gordon Strachan is handed the Second Division trophy. The Whites were playing Genoa at Elland Road in a friendly just days after winning the Second Division title at Bournemouth. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Gordon Strachan celebrates scoring against Manchester City in a 3-0 win at Elland Road in September 1991. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Gordon Strachan sits on the ball and plots a free kick during the clash with Manchester United at Elland Road in late December 1991.
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Gordon Strachan lifts the Division One trophy ahead of the clash with Norwich City at Elland Road in May 1992. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Rod Wallace. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Gordon Strachan and teammates celebrate winning the Charity Shield at Wembley in August 1992. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Gordon Strachan celebrates scoring against Stuttgart in the Nou Camp in October 1992. Photo: Getty