I have restricted my choice to players who I have actually seen 'live', during the two decades in which I have been attending games.

I have also chosen players in relation to how they played for Leeds United at that particular point in football history. One or two, in particular (Need I mention any names, Macca?) went on to make rather unfortunate career moves, which did not exactly make them flavour of the month in the eyes of Leeds supporters. However, I have tried not to let this influence my choice of the above team.

My reasoning is as follows:

Goalkeeper

Probably the easiest choice. Martyn has been an inspirational signing (Thanks Wilko!). Another strong contender would have been David Harvey, who was in the team when I first started supporting the team, and rarely let us down. Lukic's twin championship medals suggest he must have been alright between the sticks, too. However, I just can't help remembering that sickening feeling of unease in the pit of my stomach each time he came out (or failed to come out) for crosses. And who can forget Ibrox 1992? It has to be Martyn by a mile!

Central Defence

In terms of their whole hearted approach and dedication to the cause, Paul Hart, Neil Aspin and Chris Whyte are all worthy of a mention, as is Molenaar of the present side. The Chris Fairclough of 1989-90 would also have been close to inclusion. However, Madeley and Radebe are two Rolls-Royce defenders. I only saw the former in the twilight of his career, but even then he oozed class. As well as the obvious attributes of pace, tackling and heading ability and an expert ability to read the game, both had/ have that indescribable quality which makes great defenders: an unflappability which puts their fellow defenders at ease.

Full Backs

Obviously, Paul Reaney would have given Kelly a run for the right back spot. However, I only really saw him at the very end of his career - and not at his peak. Over the years, this has been a position of relative strength within the team and, in particular, Cherry and Sterland could have been included. Kelly just gets the nod for his pace and attacking forays - and the fact that (fingers crossed) he still has his best years ahead of him.

The left back spot is more straightforward, with only really Frank Gray as competition for Dorigo. The latter, however, was inspirational in our championship year - and surely should have won more England caps with his talent.

Midfield

Another area of strength and, hence, the most difficult choice to justify. I guess it's just a matter of personal taste! Sheridan (about as loyal a servant as there's been) and/ or Strachan could easily have been included. Certainly, my midfield wouldn't be lacking in flair or passing ability, with Currie and McAllister both more than able to produce the killer through pass to the front men. Its only possible weakness could be the lack of 'bite': hence, the inclusion of Batty (Isn't it great to see his return? It's just a crying shame we've missed out on five of his best years!). My inclusion of Kewell might raise a few eyebrows, if only for the relatively short period of time he's been in the first team. Tactically, he would give the team more width on the left hand side: pace and the ability to take on the last defender. What's more (fingers crossed) you get the feeling there's so much more still to come. An awesome thought.

Forwards

Unfortunately, Tony Yeboah didn't stay around for long. However, from his scoring full debut in February 1995 to the Monaco and Wimbledon goals in September of the same year, he was - without doubt - the nearest thing to goal scoring genius I've ever seen in a white shirt. And who will ever forget that goal against Liverpool?

Jimmy runs him close. Although perhaps not quite as clinical as Yeboah, he offers more as a team player and has the upper body strength of a heavyweight boxer. What's more, like Yeboah, very few of his goals are 'tap ins' - and his strike rate is as good as you could wish for. Let's just pray he stays around a little longer than his illustrious predecessors.

And what about other contenders? Again, for wholehearted endeavour, few could question Ian Baird or Lee Chapman - but, despite their importance to their respective teams, I don't think they were quite in the same class as the two I've chosen. Then, there was a certain Monsieur Cantona. Six months of delirious pleasure (including that Wembley hat trick) in a white shirt, followed by five years of hell in red. Despite my afore-mentioned attempts at objectivity...I'm just not that forgiving!

So there you have it. If only we could have had those eleven out each week, at their peak, I don't think we'd go far wrong.

But do you agree?

If you have alternative suggestions or a team of your own, let me know - with a few lines to my e-mail address.