It’s Christmas so what better time to look through the YEP’s archives and pluck out some pictures of Leeds United players out and about in the festive season back in the day.
Christmas lights switch ons don’t happen as much these days but back then you could guarantee a Leeds player would be involved in pushing the big button.
One tradition that does remain, though, is the hospital visit and you can see a few less familiar players in amongst these old images from the vault.
Have a look through our 24 great festive Leeds United pics from Christmas lights switch ons to hospital visits gallery below.
1. Leeds United at Christmas
Leeds United Players visiting the Children's ward at St James's Hospital, Leeds, to hand out early Christmas gifts. Pictured United's Gary Kelly and Jonathan Douglas signing a photograph for Luke Hirst, 15, of Ackworth. 20th December 2006. | Yorkshire Post Newspapers
2. Leeds United at Christmas
Leeds Christmas Lights switch on in Victoria Gardens, 18th November 2010. Pictured Backing the Bid to stage the World Cup, (left to right) Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott, Bradley Johnson (Leeds United Player), Lloyd Sam (Leeds United Player), Simon Grayson (Leeds United Manager), Real Radio presenter, and Peter Lorimer (Former Leeds United player). | Yorkshire Post Newspapers
3. Leeds United at Christmas
Two of Leeds United's young stars, Matthew Jones, left, and Alan Smith took time off from training to present prizes at Matthew Murray High School, Leeds. The prizes were to winner and runners up in a competition to produce a Christmas design bearing a Leeds United theme, this being part of United's ongoing commitment to their community and education programme. Receiving the prizes were, from left, Harpal Kala, 12, (runner-up), Lynsey Cooper, 13, (second prize), and Christie Benn, 13, (winner). | YEP Photo: YEP
4. Leeds United at Christmas
Christmas came early for young patients in the childrens ward at Leeds General Infirmary, when the Leeds United playing sqaud paid a visit to give the children Christmas toys. In the picture Leeds United team captain Ian Rush, is seen here making friends with 12 months old Kyle Taylor of Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds. | YEP
5. Leeds United at Christmas
The Leeds United team were taking part in an open training session at Elland Road, Leeds, the event was free to attend for all fans with the goal to raise money for the Mission Christmas Cash For Kids appeal. 20th December 2022. | YEP
