Happy Birthday pal. Dom joined us from Liverpool for £4.75 million a fee that in hindsight, looks like one of the club’s better investments (which is saying something) and quickly became a mainstay in the team’s European exploits. His most famous contribution was a late equalising header at the San Siro (where he scored a *#%^}* a great goal) against AC Milan in November 2000- and cemented his place in club folklore (and pub conversations ever since). That helped the lads progress in the Champions League. He was appointed club captain in 2002, leading the side through a turbulent period of financial decline and eventual relegation in 2004. His book, In My Defence, published by Great Northern Books, details his career and personal battles with gambling. These days, Dom can still be found at Elland Road on matchdays, where he serves as an excellent host and speaker.
Many happy returns.
Also today.
Another birthday boy today is Bradley Johnson, who joined us from Northampton Town in January 2008 for £250,000. He was a mainstay in the team that won promotion to the Championship on the final day of the 2009–10 season with a victory over Bristol Rovers. He is fondly remembered for a long-range “thunderbolt” goal against Arsenal in an FA Cup third-round replay in 2011, which won the club’s Goal of the Season award. Despite being a fans favourite, he left Elland Road in July 2011 on a free transfer to join Premier League side Norwich City after failing to agree on a new contract.After retiring from playing in April 2024, he transitioned into coaching and is currently the Lead Coach for the Under-18s at Derby County.
Many happy returns.
