Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's 1-1 draw with Bradford City in April 1990, a game which featured Gary Speed's first goal for the Whites.placeholder image
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's 1-1 draw with Bradford City in April 1990, a game which featured Gary Speed's first goal for the Whites.

The day Gary Speed scored his first Leeds United goal

It was the derby clash which pushed Leeds United a step closer to promotion and marked Gary Speed's first goal for the Whites.

The first Saturday in April 1990 and Bradford City were the visitors to Elland Road as Howard Wilkinson's charges pushed for the title with just eight games to go. Speedo fired Leeds ahead before Brian Tinnion equalised for the Bantams from the penalty spot. It proved to be a fiery clash which saw Gordon Strachan get booked, Vinnie Jones have a go at the ref and a packed 32,316-strong crowd exchange ‘pleasantries’. 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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