Leeds United history: The unseen photos from the 1990/91 season

Today we publish a series of unseen photos from Leeds United's 1990/91 season back in Division One.

The photos have been hidden in the YEP archive and never been published online before. The gallery - featuring legends Lee Chapman, Gary Speed, David Batty, Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister - is part one of two:

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PICS: YPN
Having beaten Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park on the opening day the Whites played out a goalless draw at Elland Road against the Red Devils.placeholder image
Having beaten Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park on the opening day the Whites played out a goalless draw at Elland Road against the Red Devils.
More action from the midweek Division One clash with Manchester United. Imre Varadi blasts the ball through the legs of Les Sealey and the across the face of goal. But no-one was able to add the finishing touch.placeholder image
More action from the midweek Division One clash with Manchester United. Imre Varadi blasts the ball through the legs of Les Sealey and the across the face of goal. But no-one was able to add the finishing touch.
Another chance goes begging as Lee Chapman heads high over the crossbar.placeholder image
Another chance goes begging as Lee Chapman heads high over the crossbar.
Robert Rosario is chased down by Gary Speed and Chris Whyte at Elland Road. The Whites won 3-0 thanks to a goal from Imre Varadi and a brace from Lee Chapman.placeholder image
Robert Rosario is chased down by Gary Speed and Chris Whyte at Elland Road. The Whites won 3-0 thanks to a goal from Imre Varadi and a brace from Lee Chapman.
Gordon Strachan celebrates his goal as Leeds United beat the Blades at Bramall Lane. John Pearson scored the other goal.placeholder image
Gordon Strachan celebrates his goal as Leeds United beat the Blades at Bramall Lane. John Pearson scored the other goal.
Leeds United battled back from two goals down to draw with the Gunners. 
David Seaman arches backwards to try and grab the ball away from Chris Whyte as Lee Dixon (left) and Tony Adams look on.placeholder image
Leeds United battled back from two goals down to draw with the Gunners. David Seaman arches backwards to try and grab the ball away from Chris Whyte as Lee Dixon (left) and Tony Adams look on.
Chris Whyte mis-kicks in front of goal with only Palace goalkeeper Nigel Martyn to beat. Gary Speed scored for the Whites at Selhurst Park.placeholder image
Chris Whyte mis-kicks in front of goal with only Palace goalkeeper Nigel Martyn to beat. Gary Speed scored for the Whites at Selhurst Park.
League Cup action from Elland Road as the Whites beat the Foxes 3-0 in this second round, 2nd leg. Steve Walsh heads a Gordon Strachan corner into his own net to open the scoring for United on 76 minutes.placeholder image
League Cup action from Elland Road as the Whites beat the Foxes 3-0 in this second round, 2nd leg. Steve Walsh heads a Gordon Strachan corner into his own net to open the scoring for United on 76 minutes.
Chris Kamara and Carl Shutt start the celebrations with goalkeeper Martin Hodge powerless to prevent the own goal. United's other scorers were Gary Speed and Gordon Strachan.placeholder image
Chris Kamara and Carl Shutt start the celebrations with goalkeeper Martin Hodge powerless to prevent the own goal. United's other scorers were Gary Speed and Gordon Strachan.
Third round League Cup action from Elland Road as the Whites eased past the Latics thanks to goals from Gary Speed and Lee Chapman.
Earl Barrett heads a cross away from the outstretched leg of Gary McAllister.placeholder image
Third round League Cup action from Elland Road as the Whites eased past the Latics thanks to goals from Gary Speed and Lee Chapman. Earl Barrett heads a cross away from the outstretched leg of Gary McAllister.
More third round League Cup action from Elland Road as a Lee Chapman header loops over the bar.placeholder image
More third round League Cup action from Elland Road as a Lee Chapman header loops over the bar.
Lee Chapman coolly slots home United's first goal against Nottingham Forest at Elland Road.placeholder image
Lee Chapman coolly slots home United's first goal against Nottingham Forest at Elland Road.
More action from Leeds United's clash with Nottingham Forest. This time Gary McAllister tussles for the ball.placeholder image
More action from Leeds United's clash with Nottingham Forest. This time Gary McAllister tussles for the ball.
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