Before the event, organised by the National, Nicola Sturgeon said: "George Square will be packed today as people from all backgrounds join together to demand a better future for Scotland. An independent Scotland is closer than it has ever been. It really is within touching distance." We picked the best pictures from the rally.
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Hull's Peter Skipper (left) and David Rennie batlle it out in front of 13,551 at Elland Road.
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Action from the League Cup round two, second leg clash at Elland Road as Leeds tried to overcome a 2-3 first leg deficit.
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The Whites could not find a breakthrough.
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Ian Baird heads home against Pompey at Elland Road.