Were you are Elland Road when Vinnie tackled the mascot in the pre-match warm up? This laugh out loud moment was one of a number of stand out memories from a season to remember as the no-nonsense midfielder helped Leeds United win promotion to the First Division. And he was only booked three times throughout the campaign after being taken aside by Gordon Strachan following a brawl with Anderlecht players during a pre-season friendly. The captain spoke to him about his disciplinary record and the fact the club needed him on the pitch. Strachan said: “You’re not here to kill people, you’re here because you’re a good player and we know you can pass the ball!…We’ve got a lot to do this season and we can’t have this childish bulls**t. We’ve got to be this force to be reckoned with!” Enjoy these photo memories of a tough tackling hard man who despite only playing 46 times for Leeds United enjoys cult hero status among the faithful. READ MORE: Memories from Leeds United's Elland Road promotion celebrations in 1990 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Vinnie Jones in action against Stoke City at Elland Road in January 1990. Leeds won 2-0. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Vinnie Jones shows a delicate touch and keen concentration on this header despite close attention from West Bromwich Albion's Stacey North during the Division Two clash at Elland Road in February 1990.
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Vinnie Jones lets the referee know that he thinks during Leeds United's 1-1 draw with Bradford City at Elland Road in April 1990.
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Vinnie Jones posed for this photo for your YEP back in May 1990 ahead of the final league game of a clash against Bournemouth on the south coast. The idea behind the photocall was to promote fans entering into a sense of occasion by donning fancy dress for the last away match of the season.
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Vinnie Jones in action against Bournemouth on the final day of the Division 2 season. Leeds won 1-0 to win promotion as champions. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Vinnie Jones and Chris Fairclough celebrate after Leeds United had gained promotion to the First Division after a 1-0 win against Bournemouth at Dean Court in May 1990. Photo: Getty