David Healy' s two first-half goals against Preston North End at Deepdale in November 2004 stifled the predictable abuse directed at the Northern Ireland forward. His man-of-the-match performance re-opened wounds laid bare by his £600,000 move and, in addition to Brian Deane's first league goal for Leeds in a decade, rendered the contest dead at the interval. "It felt a bit weird playing against my former team-mates," Healy admitted. "I was expecting that but, if it had been six months down the line, it would have been different. I've moved on to bigger and better things - that's why I decided to sign for a new club." The game finished 4-2 to the Whites ending a run of four successive defeats. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Midfielder Simon Walton slots home Leeds United's fourth goal. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Simon Walton celebrates with Leeds United's travelling army at Deepdale. Photo: Tony Johnson
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"David Healy's not just here to score goals. He can contribute so much to our game and he proved he's the sort of player we need. He's intelligent and can play at a high level," said Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell after the game. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Simon Walton challenges Preston North End's Graham Alexander. Photo: Tony Johnson
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