David Healy was celebrating his 27th birthday when Norwich City visited Elland Road on the opening day of the 2006/07 season. And it proved to be one to remember for the Whites striker after his first-half penalty proved the difference between the two sides. The Whites started the new campaign on the back of play-off final heartache at Wembley just two months earlier. "What this win does is refocus the lads on this season again. We're up and running now. Whether it exorcises the ghost completely I don't know, that remains to be seen," reflected manager Kevin Blackwell. "But what it does do is let the lads know that if they start feeling sorry for themselves it will be a very long and hard season." 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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Leeds United and Norwich City heading out onto the pitch for the first match of the new season. Photo: James Hardisty
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Striker David Healy keeps a close eye on the ball. Photo: James Hardisty
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Eddie Lewis holds his ground under pressure from Norwich City's Lee Croft and Jurgen Colin. Photo: James Hardisty
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Chairman Ken Bates watches from the stands. Photo: James Hardisty
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Paul Butler slams into Norwich City goalkeeper Paul Gallacher. Photo: James Hardisty
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Matthew Killgallon breaks away from Norwich City's Youssef Safri. Photo: James Hardisty