We look at the players who have represented eternal rivals the Red Devils and the Peacocks
One of the most vicious derbies in football, a battle between Yorkshire and Lancashire, Leeds United and Manchester United have been rivals for a long time, and especially in the 1970s.
At one time, both teams were neck and neck at the top of the pile in England before Leeds' downfall in 1982, when they were relegated.
Despite the hostile attitude towards each other, both clubs have seen their share of players who have represented them both at some point in their careers.
GOAL takes a look at the list of stars who wore both clubs' jerseys.
Getty ImagesJohnny Giles
After coming through Manchester United's youth academy, Johnny Giles made his senior team debut for the Red Devils in 1957.
Giles was handed his United debut in 1959 after eight of the teammates he used to train with, passed away in the Munich Air Disaster in February 1958.
He was a regular starter for United and played alongside legends like Bobby Charlton and Denis Law.
The midfielder won an FA Cup under legendary manager Matt Busby before moving to Leeds United in 1963 in controversial fashion as he said: "I am going to haunt him (Busby)" to the manager's wife.
Giles would go on to become one of Leeds' greatest players ever, making close to 400 appearances for the club between 1963 and 1975.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesBrian Greenhoff
English centre-back Brian Greenhoff came through the ranks at Manchester United's academy before making his senior team debut in 1970.
Over the next nine years, Greenhoff went on to make over 200 appearances for the Red Devils as he established himself as a rock in defence.
He left Old Trafford for Leeds United in 1979 for £350,000, which at the time was a record transfer for anyone leaving Manchester United.
Getty ImagesGordon Strachan
One of those few players who attained legendary status at both Manchester United and Leeds United is none other than Gordon Strachan.
The legendary midfielder arrived at United from Aberdeen in 1984 and went on to make over 150 appearances for the Red Devils until 1989. He won an FA Cup with United, in 1985.
For Leeds, Strachan made close to 200 appearances in a six-year spell.
GettyLee Sharpe
One of the greatest wingers in Manchester United history, Lee Sharpe joined the Red Devils from Torquay United in 1988.
Sharpe made 193 appearances for United until 1996, winning several league titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup before moving to Leeds United as their joint record transfer for £4.5 million in August 1996.
He made a handful of appearances for Leeds in his three-season spell there, which included loan moves to Sampdoria and Bradford City.
