Michael Bridges was brought in by manager David O'leary for a then record £5 million fee from Sunderland after his predecessor had moved to Athletico Madrid. And his first season proved one to remember as he scored 21 goals in all competitions including a hat-trick in his second game against Southampton. His goals helped the Whites finish third in the Premiership, qualify for the Champions League and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. Yet injury blighted his time at Elland Road. He was seriously injured in the goalless draw in a Champions League match with Beşiktaş and would only make 10 more appearances in the following four seasons of his Leeds United career. 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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Michael Bridges scores Leeds United's second goal past Sunderland's Thomas Sorensen during the Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light in January 2000. Leeds won 2-1 to stay top of the league. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges holds off Coventry City's David Burrows during the Premiership clash at Elland Road in March 2000. Leeds won 3-0. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges celebrates scoring against Bradford City during the Premiership clash at Valley Parade in March 2000. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges watches the second goal go in from a Jason Wilcox free kick during Leeds United's Premiership clash against Newcastle United at St James's Park in April 2000. Photo: Getty
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Michael Bridges celebrates scoring with Harry Kewell during the Premiership clash against Everton at Elland Road in May 2000. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Getty
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