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As a replacement for Lee Chapman, Leeds United's record signing looked completely lost. But as himself, Brian Deane was the player of the year.
As a replacement for Lee Chapman, Leeds United's record signing looked completely lost. But as himself, Brian Deane was the player of the year.
"I never forget looking back at all those people who had got their wish," says Deane. "And thinking, you are not going to beat me. This isn't it for me."
For a lad from Chapeltown, Leeds, Brian Deane had a dream career — but it was hard work making those dreams come true. 1995's Player of The Year talks about why that award meant so much.