Players 100 to 81

100

Brian Greenhoff (1979-1983)

Born Barnsley 1953, younger brother of Jimmy, was a versatile full-back/midfielder signed by Man United in 1970, after several under 23 appearances, he was first capped by England in 1976. Won an FA Cup winners and a runners-up medal before moving to LUFC in 1979, where he won the last of his 18 England Caps. He played 74 games and managed one goal, before joining brother Jimmy at Rochedale in 1983.

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99

Philomen Masinga (1994-1996)

Born 1969 in Johannesburg, he joined LUFC in 1994 along with fellow South African Lucas Radebe. Scorer of a hat-trick in 9 minutes as an FA Cup extra time substitute, the tall and leggy striker played 26 games scoring 11 goals. Had a good first season but was used sparingly in the second. Winner of an African Nations Cup winners' medal with South Africa, he won 10 of his 23 caps before work permit problems caused him to leave in 1996.

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98

Frank Worthington (1982)

Born Halifax 1948, Frank was an extremely colourful character and LUFC were just one of 11 clubs he played for. Bought from Birmingham City in exchange for Byron Stevenson to provide goals , he was not able to help stave off relegation even though he managed 15 in his 35 appearances. Won 8 England caps while with Leicester and another 2 at Bolton. Scorer of over 200 league goals, he is now a very entertaining after dinner speaker.

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97

George Meek (1952-1960)

At a diminutive 5'3" was LUFC's smallest ever player, but made up for this by his boundless energy and elusiveness. A real box of tricks, his ball skills mocked many a full back. Born 1934, he joined LUFC from Hamilton Academical in 1952, played 199 games, scoring 19 goals. His pinpoint crosses led to many a John Charles headed goal.Member of the 1956 Promotion team he left for Leicester in 1960 and later Walsall. He often returned to Leeds to star for the "Golden Oldies" in charity games.

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96

Peter Haddock (1986-1991)

Born Newcastle 1961, defender Peter joined his home town team in 1978 playing 57 games before signing for LUFC in 1986. He was one of the clubs most consistent performers, particularly in the promotion winning team. A knee injury sustained in the Rumbelow's Cup Semi-final second leg against Man U in February 1991 ended his career prematurely. He played 130 games scoring one goal.

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95

Ray Hankin (1976-1980)

Born 1956, the burly Geordie Striker joined Burnley in 1973, where he won England under 23 and Youth caps, before being signed by LUFC in 1976. Injuries restricted him to only 4 appearances in his first season. He proved a fearsome spearhead as he led the goalscorers with 20, in his second season. After 102 games and 36 goals, he was sold to Vancouver Whitecaps in 1980. He later joined Arsenal but never played, and also saw service with Middlesborough, Peterborough, Wolves and Whitby Town.

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94

Wilbur Cush (1957-1960)

Born 1928, Wilbur was only 5'5" but with a heart as big as himself. Joined LUFC in 1957 from Glenavon, already a full Irish International, he captained United and was in the Irish 1958 World Cup Squad. He went on to amass 26 caps. He played 90 times, scoring 9 goals before leaving in 1960 for Portadown and then his former club Glenavon. Wilbur operated as an attacking midfielder but was so adept he even played centre-half, a rare feat considering his stature.

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93

Chris Kamara (1990-1991)

Born Middlesborough 1957,the midfielder joined Portsmouth in 1976 played with Swindon Town twice, Portsmouth again, Brentford and Stoke City before arriving at LUFC in 1990 to prove a useful asset in the final push for promotion. He played 17 games and scored one goal before he left for Luton in 1991 and later had spells at Sheffield United and Middlesborough before becoming assistant Manager at Bradford City.  Sky TV and Radio presenter, his son also played in the LUFC juniors.

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92

John McCole (1959-1961)

Born Glasgow in 1936, John joined LUFC from Bradford City in 1959 and played 85 games. He was a very prolific scorer amassing 53 goals, including 4 in a League Cup tie with Brentford. John returned to Bradford in 1962 but broke his leg while playing for Rotherham, which hindered his later career. A very under-rated striker, his 22 goals in 1959-60 could not save LUFC from relegation from the top flight.

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91

Scott Sellars (1983-1986, 1992-1993)

Born Sheffield 1965, he turned professional with LUFC in 1983 and soon became one of a number of talented youngsters encouraged to play open football by Manager Eddie Gray, but struggled with the physical aspects of the game. He asked for a transfer and joined Blackburn Rovers in 1986, where he won a Full Members Cup medal, was capped at England under 23 level and won promotion with them before leaving to rejoin LUFC in 1992. He always struggled with injuries and it came as no surprise when he left for Newcastle and later joined Bolton Wanderers. A talented left-footed midfielder, he made 90 appearances, scoring 14 goals.

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90

Davie Cochrane (1937-1950)

Born Portadown in 1920, the 5'4" brilliantly gifted Right Winger was a star from an early age and LUFC got a bargain when they bought him from his home town in 1937. LUFC's first ever winger to be capped, at 18, his 12 caps (and LUFC career) were severely restricted by the War. He spent the war years playing in Ireland and returned to star for LUFC (including the 1949-50 FA Cup run) until he retired in 1950. Played 185 games and scored 32 goals.

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89

Robert Molenaar (1997-2000)

Nicknamed the "The Terminator" (which he apparently dislikes), he was bought in 1997 by George Graham to stabilise the Leeds defence, which he succeeded in doing. He looked less certain the next season and despite a goal against Blackburn he was pulled off and not seen much again that season. In 1998-99 he replaced Wetherall as first choice centre back, unfortunately a late challenge by Anelka curtailed his season with ligament damage. He moved to Bradford in 2000 to help with their relegation battle and despite doing enough to be rewarded with a longer contract he couldn't help them from being relegated.

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88

Russell Wainscoat (1925-1931)

Born 1898, Russell joined Barnsley in 1920 before moving to Middlesbrough in 1923 and on to LUFC in 1925. Scorer of 93 goals in 226 games he gained England International status and was recognised as one of the finest Inside-Left's of his day. After leaving LUFC in 1931 he won a Third Division North Championship medal with Hull City.

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87

Bobby Davison (1987-1992)

Born 1959, joining Huddersfield Town in 1980, he moved to Halifax before finding his touch with Derby in 1982, where he topped their goalscorers for four sucessive seasons, scoring 83 goals in over 200 games. He joined LUFC in 1987 and maintained his strike rate until he struggled in the top flight and left for Leicester City in 1992, later playing at Sheffield United, Rotherham United and Halifax Town.He made 92 starts scoring 36 times for LUFC.

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86

Paul Hart (1978-1983)

Born Manchester 1953, he was a commanding stopper and was bought to replace Gordon McQueen in 1978. He was often tipped for England honours but they never materialised. He made 223 appearances scoring 20 goals before leaving for Nottingham Forest in 1983. He later appeared for Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham City and Notts County and some managerial and coaching posts before he returned to Elland Road to take charge of the successful youth programme, which peaked with the defeat of the all-star Man United in the two legged final of the FA Youth Cup.

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85

James Milner (2002-2004)

Born Leeds 1986, the 16 year old midfielder and life long Leeds fan impressed with the reserves and was handed a first team sub appearance against West Ham. He later went on to become the youngest ever scorer in the Premiership with a goal at Sunderland. When Peter Reid took over he used Milner more as a substitute and it was only when Eddie Gray became manager that he was rewarded with a regular first team place. After relegation in 2004 he was sold to Newcastle to help Leeds in their time of financial difficulties.

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84

Brian Deane (1993-1997, 2004-2005)

Born Leeds in 1968, Deano starred with the Leeds City Boys but after playing with the Leeds Youth team in 1984, he was allowed to join Doncaster in 1985 where his powerful displays saw him snapped up by Sheffield United. A target-man Striker, he became a prolific scorer and soon won 3 full England caps. It took a massive £2.7m to gain a return to his birthplace. Although voted Supporters Player of the year in 1994-95, he failed to live up to his goalscoring reputation but had a fine spell on the left-side of the attack with Tony Yeboah, which ensured European qualification. Allowed to leave in 1997 he returned for the 2004-05 season.

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83

Tommy Burden (1948-1954)

Born 1924, Tommy was brought to LUFC in 1948 by Major Buckley. A true club stalwart, Tommy played 259 games scoring 13 goals. As Captain, he led by example and was one of the motivators behind the 1949-50 Cup run. After clashing with Raich Carter over his unnecessary berating of Keeper Jack Scott, Tommy left for his beloved West Country in 1955 and took Bristol City to the Third Division South Championship.

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82

Jimmy Greenhoff (1963-1968)

Originally an immensely talented midfielder, Jimmy joined LUFC straight from school and was moved into an attacking role to accomodate Billy Bremner's emergence at right half. Jimmy played 128 games for LUFC, scoring 33 goals, winning a League Cup Winners' medal and figured strongly in the Fairs Cup win, before leaving for Birmingham in 1968. Winner of 4 under 23 caps, was often described as the finest player never to have played for England. Later starred with Stoke and Man U as a free scoring striker, winning a FA Cup medal with the latter.

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81

Jack Milburn (1928-1939)

Born 1908, left back Jack was the eldest of the LUFC Ashington Milburn clan and dynasty. Like his famous Nephew (Big Jack) he was christened John. Partnered younger brother George and was superceded by his youngest brother Jimmy. Possessor of a kick like a mule, he the LUFC penalty king scoring 30 times in his 408 games. Joining in 1927, he left for Norwich in 1939 but returned to make 64 guest appearances in the War Years.

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