Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in December 1999. PIC: Gary Longbottomplaceholder image
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in December 1999. PIC: Gary Longbottom

The night McPhail and Leeds United left Chelsea singing the blues

It was the night Stephen McPhail fired Leeds United back to the top of the Premiership.

The talented midfielder bagged a brace - his first goals for the club - against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in December 1999, a result which saw the Whites replaced Manchester United at the summit. He first slotted home a Lee Bowyer cross from a breakaway attack after 66 minutes of Chelsea dominance. Shortly after, Frank Leboeuf was sent-off for two bookable offences, the second of which was a terrible tackle on Harry Kewell. The game was killed off with three minutes remaining when McPhail added a second after his free-kick sailed through the wall and into the net. 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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