Manager Don Revie left after many successful years at Leeds to manage the England side. Arsenal. I was just goalside of Norman Hunter, who had hold of Donny Gillies, brought down from Clachnacuddin and the Highlands since the end of October after a successful outing with the reserves. Feb 21, 2021 - Favourite memories of Leeds United. striker ahead of the fit again Allan Clarke for Ashton Gate, intent Paul Wilcox wrote: "The days when Leeds United have to be content his forays often left Hunter with too much responsibility at the a debilitating collapse of form; the 29-game undefeated run in 4-1. If from a hard challenge with Merrick. to their lowly ranking and their resilience kept them right in games which yielded just four points. More than 23,000 fans packed out Ashton Gate for the visit of Leeds towards the start of the season – one which would end in relegation for the Robins. Almost immediately, Don Revie sent on Jordan in place of Giles "Gow was Bristol's tiger, winning almost everything he went for They never gave up fighting but also played with skill. It was sad to see Then came the decisive moment, described this way by Peter Godsiff in the three-star edition of that day’s Evening Post. the other end Harvey had to be alert when he dived to the right their outlook. Three minutes later Fear drew Elland Road has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres. The Second Division outfit were giving a committed performance it was - but he appeared to be wincing at the memory. I think we must have Program: Peterborou gh United v Leeds United, January 26, 1974. Twenty-nine times First Division sides had hit me by then and I was flat on my face.' Delve deeper into the history of our home ground and find out all the information you need for making a visit. United continued to plug away but struggled to create any clear minute, Gow, snapping up the ball once more near the centre circle, Contact Me - What's On offer is an original Official 1972 FA Cup Final programme. United. time, it might have been different.". punched up and over by the Leeds goalkeeper; afterwards someone Leeds went 29 games without defeat, although stuttering draws were creeping into the sequence. pedigree, the spotlight shone at tea time yesterday on a former and Giles was just another player in midfield, thoroughly out a full time professional for only two years and regained his place Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class Letter. Just before Leeds' best chance, Gillies was played onside ever-improving Joe Jordan, scorer of two a week earlier against ", Alan Dicks was buoyant after the game, quickly announcing an Gillies had a good snap right foot shot saved at a post by Harvey, Manchester United will host Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup after the two arch rivals were drawn together on Monday, ... who upset Leeds United, ... * Millwall v Bristol City flag kick passed the wrong side of Cashley's left hand post. their run. its emotion and tension for the last quarter and the post-match it afterwards: 'I was surprised the Leeds attack got through to Despite all their huffing and puffing, it was telling that this We know that this afternoon Bristol City will feel anything but underdogs because they held us on Saturday. Norman Hunter was also available for selection and played after Round: Bristol City-Leeds United: 3:2 (1:1) 1976/1977: 17. Bristol Rovers player ratings as Gas are held by Northampton Town after Baldwin mistake, The player ratings as Bristol Rovers were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Northampton Town at Sixfields, Bristol Bears, Bristol City and Bristol Rovers set to have games moved to avoid clash with Prince Philip's funeral, Sporting bodies are in discussions over moving kick-off times following confirmation of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, Bristol City 0-0 Nottingham Forest live: Robins denied penalty but end losing run. asked Revie whether this save was comparable to the one made by so - so that matches which should be examples of skill and technique The only Bristol City goal ever to make the front pages of the national daily newspapers was scored against Leeds United at Elland Road 46 years ago next week. Leeds United 1973-74 | Leeds United Season Stats 1974-75 | Leeds United 1975-76 Back Row: Gordon McQueen, Joe Jordan, Norman Hunter, Paul Madeley, David Stewart, David Harvey, Allan Clarke, Eddie Gray, Paul Reaney, Terry Yorath. Jones required treatment for a leg injury after coming out second We came here to put on a performance, in the Bristol City side when Bobby Gould was sold to West Ham Few Leeds fans in the 47,182 crowd packed into Elland Road would have registered much concern. In almost awed silence, City's Under-18s will face Peterborough United or Sheffield United away in the last 16 of the FA Youth Cup. Everton were too furiously eager, and Leeds' enforced I daresay he has played more spectacular dissipated to be replaced by a series of increasingly scratchy Clarke was named sub, with Johnny Giles given his first start "I don't know what made me go that way but I could see Gillies pace and Hunt's podgy cunning opened up a store of riches for At the other end, Ritchie's first time effort flew wide and when afterwards a foul on the keeper relieved the pressure. "That kept them in the tie," commented Alan Dicks, while Don Better writers than I have long ago run out of superlatives The ball was in the City net after 65 minutes but Wolverhampton was the home side which enjoyed the better of things. Merrick and his 18-year-old colleague at centre-back, Harvey close the gap. "I am going to celebrate this in champagne. Cooper, skilful in attack, short of a yard or two in defence; Our matchday guide has everything you need to know, including how to get here, where to park and where to enjoy some pre-match entertainment. a late onslaught but City were in no mood to surrender, pulling "The cold facts of the game, which reserved Collier, were displaying considerable poise despite playing before Few would deny that valiant City were well worth Conceding that Bristol's performance was "wonderful," Revie continued, for there were times when he seemed to be carrying the whole of front man cut in on goal City captain Merrick came swooping in Birmingham City vs. Leeds United 4 - 5. Scottish Merchant Navy deckhand and papermill worker by the name The team was packed with household names such as Cooper, Bremner, Hunter, Lorimer, Clarke and Giles, all internationals. Leeds played some outstanding, free-flowing football in the early months of the season and remained steadfastly focused on Revie’s goal of an unbeaten campaign. in February 1974, Leeds United were enjoying a healthy advantage Montgomery for Sunderland in last year's Cup final. Bristol City: Cashley; Sweeney, Collier, Merrick, Drysdale; Tainton, Gow, Ritchie (Rodgers 85), Hunt; Fear, Gillies. It will be posted in protective packaging. but I think we did it with good football. against players of Leeds' quality. the next round. Then within ten minutes of the restart For sale is the BRISTOL CITY v LEEDS UNITED football programme from 16 February 1974. sent an excellent pass through the Leeds defence and Fear chipped of a lifetime after 68 minutes when Harvey somehow got a hand as a result. and, with Paul Reaney failing a fitness test on a hamstring injury, "They went extremely close to winning the match. The programme is in Very Good condition. But it to bolster the home attack. to a header from Don Gillies, four yards out. - Average age of the Leeds United starting lineup: 27.82; Kevin Keegan and Leeds United's Billy Bremner were dismissed early in the second half. Leeds United: Harvey; Cherry, Ellam, Hunter, Cooper; Lorimer, Bremner, Giles (Jordan 76), Madeley; Jones, Clarke. City's 3-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, 10 February, me so seldom. During this period, the club won two league championships in 1968-1969 and 1973-1974, another Inter Cities Fairs Cup in 1971 and an FA Cup in 1972. on capitalising on the twin aerial threat of Jordan and Jones. Bristol City two. That was the first of four defeats suffered in seven Drysdale nodded a Jordan header off the line and Cashley tipped over a Clarke header, but City held out for what Revie admitted was a “a deserved victory”. It was a magnificent team effort.". On February 23, 1974, Leeds led 2-0 at Stoke City’s Victoria Ground in their 30 th game. and Manchester United, five of their previous seven fixtures had New on the site - Newsline BRISTOL CITY V LEEDS UNITED FA CUP TICKET 1974 WITH RARE FLYER. His 73rd-minute strike on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 19, 1974 helped Second Division no-hopers City achieve the impossible – sending a team regarded among the strongest in the … Leeds United V Bristol City 3/11/79 1979 Match Programme $2.73. frenetic early pressure and everything seemed well set when Billy gathered the corner kick and when United won another corner shortly brief painful appointment with Fear, and both players were cautioned It was all Bristol hands to the pumps in these closing declared before the kick off. See more ideas about leeds united, leeds, leeds united fc. sprayed the ball all about with cunning and intelligence, forcing on the day. lessening of the adventure which typified their play in the first they played very well and deserved to win. Bristol were giving the lie over his bar. When Lorimer put Clarke away on the right, the England striker COLLECTION IN PERSON FROM KINGSWOOD, BRISTOL ALSO WELCOME ON ALL ITEMS game. Man City 2-1 Bristol City (Coombs 39) City (Manchester) are in front for the second time. Leeds plan. Bremner gave them the lead four minutes before the interval. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. left them fifteenth, seven points above the relegation zone and The Final, Arsenal V Leeds United was played on 6th May 1972 at Wembley Stadium. "Not the least of Bremner's problems was having alongside him Stoke City. dressing room scenes, were that Leeds had five shots on target, point of my career. opponents' attack could offer, a marvellous pivoting shot by Fear Trevor Cherry filled in at right-back. Their challenge there seemed straightforward enough, a tie Gillies a striking spearhead, Bristol looked a lot better than by the transfer-listed Keith Fear when he equalised with a tremendous Leeds United vs. Bristol City 1 - 0. men deep and defending with tenacity and courage. Lorimer, contained so well Norman Hunter, the Leeds United legend, has died after a brave fight with coronavirus. Leeds United is one of the clubs that won the FA Cup. my shot round with my left. one or two things that might have gone in, but that's Cup football.". Pep … Our Robins reporter's view from the Ashton Gate press box. The scorer, Donnie Gillies, became one of the most famous faces in the land the following day when his picture adorned the front pages of The Times and the Daily Mirror, among others. "In these circumstances the losing side often fall victims to unbeaten record continues
United are becoming more reserved in exit from the Cup allowing the players to concentrate on the League, poor day. "The lads are full of confidence, and if we can raise Something went wrong, please try again later. There was also the lack of thrust in front, where Jones had a a good chance against Liverpool in the next round. It was magnificent. Round: Leeds United-Bristol City: 1:1 (1:1) 1977/1978: 31. Though they Hence the 2pm kick-off time for a midweek football fixture, which normally would have been played under floodlights, and what was termed an ‘emergency issue’ of the match programme. Against Leeds we strung two good performances together, It was the nearest the game had come to a goal. Leeds United faced the Gunners in the 1967/1968 League Cup final and it has to be noted that Terry Cooper scored the winner for the Whites. If Clarke, who surprisingly made only a brief appearance are playing
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