The Elland Road faithful didn't know what to expect from the Whites on the opening day of the Championship season against Derby County at Elland Road in August 2004. Frazer Richardson proved the hero after he curled home a wonderful winner from 20 yards with 19 minutes left to make it a winning start. The Rams felt they were unlucky when Michael Johnson's header was ruled out for a foul late in the first half. And Leeds were grateful for goalkeeper Neil Sullivan's injury time save from Junior after Ian Taylor hit the woodwork. 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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Simon Walton rises high with Derby County's Ian Taylor. Photo: Simon Hulme
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Striker Michael Ricketts rues a missed chance. Photo: Simon Hulme
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Defender Michael Duberry climbs above the Rams defence. Photo: Simon Hulme
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Jermaine Wright wins the ball from Derby County's Indigo Idiakez. Photo: Simon Hulme
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Striker Julian Joachim holds off Derby County's Michael Johnson. Photo: Simon Hulme