Robert Snodgrass admits Leeds United hold a special place in his heart ahead of facing them with West Ham on Friday.
It is over eight years ago since Snodgrass departed Elland Road, having made over 150 league appearances during his four years at the club.
Stints at Norwich City, Hull City, West Ham and Aston Villa have followed but he is yet to make as many appearances for any club as he did for the Whites.
The 33-year-old has made just four appearances for the Hammers so far this season but may find himself involved against Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Speaking to West Ham's official website, Snodgrass admitted he will be coming up against a team he still has strong feelings of admiration for.
The Scottish international also praised the way Bielsa's side have managed to adapt to the Premier League so far this season.
He said: "It’ll be a great game for the neutral because you’ve got two sides who believe – two sides with confidence.
"Leeds have come up and taken the Premier League by storm, really. They’ve played against some of the best teams in the league, creating chances all over the place and having no fear.
"Friday will be a tough, tough game, something that the lads haven’t experienced where they go man-for-man and try and get all over the place.
"That club obviously means a hell of a lot to me. They gave me a chance when I was a young teenager, 19, and I left there as captain, so the club’s got a place in my heart definitely – but come Friday, I want the West Ham lads to get the three points and go further up that table."
