Despite being the wrong side of 30 when signing from Manchester United in March 1989, the Scot enjoyed a remarkable new lease of life. Strachan turned out to be everything manager Howard Wilkinson and the Elland Road faithful could have hoped for and so much more. He went on to make 245 appearances and play a leading role in the club’s revival. 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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Gordon Strachan with the Football league Division One trophy for the 1991/92 season at Elland Road in May 1992. Photo: Getty
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Gordon Strachan attempts to stop Liverpool's Steve McManaman during the Premier League clash at Anfield in August 1993. Photo: Getty
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Gordon Strachan celebrates scoring against Leicester City at Elland Road in 1990.
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Gordon Strachan in action against Bradford City at Elland Road in April 1990.
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Gordon Strachan controls the ball as Everton's Adrian Heath comes in to challenge during the Division One clash at Goodison Park in February 1992. The game finished 1-1.
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Gordon Syrachan celebrates winning the First Division title in April 1992.