Milner, Snodgrass, Becchio: The best messages from Leeds’ 99th celebrations

Leeds United celebrated their 99th birthday on Wednesday, with a host of former players and celebrities taking to Twitter to share their fondest memories and greatest experiences at the club.
With the club already putting plenty of plans in place to celebrate their centenary next year, the club organised a brilliant social campaign entitled #myLeeds100.
We’ve pulled together the best of those messages as ex-players and celebs celebrated what it means to be Leeds….
James Milner made his Whites debut back in November 2002, his first goal for the club on Boxing day of that year made him the Premier League’s youngest ever player. The Liverpool star recently spoke of his desire to return to Elland Road in the future and the former England man spoke of his undying love for the club.
💬 | "The club has been a massive part of my life" How many of your favourite #MyLeeds100 memories involved this man? 🙌 @JamesMilner pic.twitter.com/DDe09Wl1Su
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Robert Snodgrass made 193 appearances for Leeds United in his four-year stay at the club, the Scotsman was pivotal in United’s promotion to the Championship in 2009. The current West Ham forward thanked the Yorkshire outfit for all the memories they gave him.
🎂 | "Thank you for the memories" @robsnodgrass7 is the latest to wish all our #LUFC fans a happy 99th birthday #MyLeeds100 pic.twitter.com/ZiDHh0fMuX
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Aaron Lennon was a fan-favourite during his time at Elland Road. The electric wideman made his debut back in 2003, with English football witnessing one it’s brightest young talents emerging as Lennon graced the Elland Road wings in his two-year spell. The Burnley man was part of Tottenham’s 2008 League Cup winning squad and made 21 appearances for England. Now he hopes for a Premier League reunion very soon…
🎂 | Were you at Sunderland's Stadium of Light for @AaronLennon12's first goal? The former #LUFC winger wishes all fans a happy 99th birthday #MyLeeds100 pic.twitter.com/kyjfsWj9yi
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Sky Sports favourite Chris Kamara donned the famous White jersey back in 1990 and his short spell at the club was much loved. Here, Kamara talked about his first Leeds United game, where he witnessed legends such as Peter Lorimer, Billy Bremner and World Cup winner Jack Charlton.
💬 | @chris_kammy tells us about the first #LUFC game he attended, and how he went on to score against the same team for The Whites #MyLeeds100 pic.twitter.com/Q5F2Qg5n3F
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Luciano Becchio will go down in Leeds United folklore. The Argentine arrived from Spanish minnows Merida in 2008 and had little to get fans excited about at first view, but after 86 goals in 221 appearances, songs of the former Barcelona man still ring around the stadium. Becchio hopes to see Leeds enjoy their centenary year in the Premier League.
🎂 | As #LUFC celebrates turning 99 today, @becchioluciano sends his best wishes to everyone! #ALAW pic.twitter.com/Eb8y3Euqjr
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
In case you didn’t know, Dominic Matteo once scored a great goal, in the San Siro. The versatile defender made 115 appearances for Leeds in the Premier League and spoke of his pride at captaining “such a great club.”
💬 | With a lot of shouts for THAT goal at the San Siro; we find out what @DominicMatteo21's favourite #LUFC memory was! #MyLeeds100 pic.twitter.com/IAqE7s0UKg
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Swedish star Pontus Jansson is a firm favourite at Elland Road, his passion and desire is everything that makes him perfect for Leeds United. The big centre-half spoke of his immense pride at playing for the club and hopes to continue his time there in England’s top-tier.
💬 | "It must be when I scored my winning goal against Blackburn" @PJansson5 tells us his favourite #LUFC moment so far #MyLeeds100 pic.twitter.com/y9mn5HxdHv
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Brain Deane was a formidable presence for Leeds United, his two spells at the club brought 38 league goals in a combined five years in West Yorkshire. The former striker was full of optimism about the future at Elland Road.
🎂 | @deanobri1968's four goals in the 6-1 win over QPR one of your favourite #MyLeeds100 memories? Brian wishes all of #LUFC a happy 99th birthday pic.twitter.com/ImCayXDCQn
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
The Kaiser Chiefs have been representing Leeds on the global music stage for years gone by, and bass player Simon Rix talked about his favourite moment as a White: the club’s victory over Bristol Rovers to secure Championship football.
💬 | "It was such an amazing atmosphere" @curlywand describes his favourite #MyLeeds100 moment pic.twitter.com/HmS3LHTGvH
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Josh Warrington won his IBF Featherweight title after a stunning victory over Lee Selby in front of the Elland Road faithful that he himself is apart of every weekend. The undefeated boxer hopes Leeds can one day replicate their Champions League semi-final antics of 2001.
💬 | From watching #LUFC in the Champions League, to becoming the IBF Featherweight champion at Elland Road, @J_Warrington has a few #MyLeeds100 moments pic.twitter.com/bH0Rl9Llq5
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018
Comedian Jon Richardson is best known for his appearances on 8 out of 10 cats, but the Lancashire-born funny-man has always had held Leeds close to his heart.
💬 | @RonJichardson the latest with the birthday wishes! We want to know what's been your funniest #MyLeeds100 memory at an #LUFC game? pic.twitter.com/AOb0y7st0U
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 17, 2018