Mark Jackson's very differing roles in aiding Leeds United's FA Cup bids twenty-five years apart

By Lee Sobot
Published 8th Jan 2022, 17:22 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2022, 19:24 BST
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Mark Jackson has been playing a vital role in Leeds United's preparations for Sunday's FA Cup clash at West Ham this week.

An array of Whites youngsters look certain to be involved at the London Stadium and the club's young stars were again put through their paces by Whites under-23s boss Jackson this week.

For Jackson, Wednesday night's Premier League Cup clash at home to Sunderland therefore presented indirect FA Cup involvement.

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Yet 25 years ago, Jackson was on the pitch himself in Leeds United FA Cup action, helping the Whites to a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace, after which George Graham’s Whites progressed from the replay via a 1-0 victory at Elland Road.

DIFFERING ROLES: Current Leeds United under-23s boss Mark Jackson was part of the Whites side, above, that progressed past Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round back in January 1997. Picture by Dan Oxtoby.DIFFERING ROLES: Current Leeds United under-23s boss Mark Jackson was part of the Whites side, above, that progressed past Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round back in January 1997. Picture by Dan Oxtoby.