The moment Mark Beeney was sent off.placeholder image
The moment Mark Beeney was sent off.

The day Lucas Radebe was handed the gloves against Manchester United

It was the day Lucas Radebe took charge between the sticks after a sending off.

In April 1996, Leeds United succumbed to a narrow 1-0 loss against Manchester United at Old Trafford. However, the game may be best remembered for a heroic stint in net for Radebe, who was brought on as a sub after keeper Mark Beeney. Leeds had lost six of their last seven before the match, but players were well up for the battle. Here is what happened:

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