Brought in by Kevin Blackwell as
United's first choice keeper in the summer of the 2004/05 season, Neil offers
Leeds a wealth of experience.
The Scotland international arrived at Elland Road after a frustrating
last year with Chelsea, where he would have been down the pecking order
if he had stayed at Stamford Bridge.
The former Wimbledon, Spurs and Scotland goalkeeper was called into the
Chelsea first team action eight times but was perhaps a little rusty after
a year on the White Hart Lane sidelines with previous club Spurs.
His arrival at Elland Road is also expected to help the development of
youngster Scott Carson. The pair work well together in training and knowledge
is being passed down to the man who it is expected will eventually take
over the number one shirt for Leeds.
Sullivan gave Leeds fans an early example of his expertise as a goalkeeper
when he pulled off a brilliant penalty save in only his third game for
the club against Wolves.
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