EVERYONE HATES "DIRTY" LEEDS. FIND OUT WHY...

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Leeds United Football Club officially date back to 1919 but do you know about their earlier predecessors, Leeds City FC?
Don Revie brought success to Leeds like they'd never seen before. First Division titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup found their way to Elland Road.
Leeds have been managed by Don Revie, Brian Clough, Jimmy Armfield and Jock Stein!!!
In this video I explored why so many clubs "hate" Leeds. I met a really cool fan at the end who was at the controversial 1975 European Cup final vs. Bayern Munich.
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[@michel75m64]

I am french ,i love LEEDS for over 40 years . First mémories in 75 , was in tears before my b&w TV screen.

[@mrnobody4237]

I'm surprised you started supporting us after what happened afterwards lol. I was only 2 in 75 so didn't get to see it. Could you see that Leeds had been robbed? MOT

[@michel75m64]

@@mrnobody4237 the french Football was rubbish at Time and still , that 's why i love english game . I'm old now remember LEEDS fans in streets of Paris . There are not many fans in France but i'am.

[@Adam-zh4hm]

la legend 👌🏻

[@thelordismyshepherd9980]

God bless you!!

[@philsmith4125]

Tell that to chris and kev... oh wait

[@harold5337]

I’ve always had a soft spot for Leeds, the passion of the fans is incredible and it’s something you don’t often see with the bigger clubs. They stick with the club no matter what, there are no fake plastic Leeds fans. Even when the club was down in League One and suffering financial troubles, the fans still stuck by the club and packed out Elland road.

[@BaldricksTurnip1]

They are a bunch of thug's

[@evangelix9251]

scum liking scum. whats new

[@grindelston5968]

Cheers m8

[@paulharrison9632]

Leeds fans are loyal. I'm 44 and have supported them from the mid 80s. It's been many ups and downs!

[@thelstanedwardsson4374]

I'm a Tottenham supporter since 1981/82 - but this doesn't stop me from being fascinated by this video. The Howard Wilkinson years remain imbedded in the memory.

[@simapark]

Bielsa changed us almost overnight from the most hated team to the neutrals favorite. I hope Jessie Marsch can continue with the attractive attacking style but tweak it ever so slightly . I certainly don't want Leeds to be parking the bus like many other teams do .

[@fabianzardizardi9570]

Sos un genio

[@philsmith4125]

Tell that to chris and kev then

[@3th4n86]

Still hated to be fair by majority you just gained some tourist fans in the Prem which sadly happens to everyone who goes up

[@AKAtAGG]

@@philsmith4125 why would you even say this ffs

[@AKAtAGG]

@@3th4n86 rent free since 1919 mate.

[@kieronjohnson8834]

I've been a Leeds fan since the Chelsea cup final in 1970. I grew up on the edge of Leeds though I was born in the South West. Leeds and Revie were hated I think because of their sheer professionalism. They played just as much skillfull football as anyone else. In the late 60's-mid 70's it was Shankly's Liverpool and Revie's Leeds, as the two best teams in England year in year out. Leeds didn't win half of what they capable of, and were NEVER given the benefit of the doubt by the London media or referees. Leeds dragged English football into the modern era, supporting Leeds is a privilege. MOT.

[@chaos2326]

Eddie Gray was just as good as Best back then. Best got the attention from the press because of all the women chasing him. Think Revie would have made Best an even better player.

[@Sunburst75]

I'm a Rangers supporter but I loved Leeds too when I was a kid. So much so I can reel this off right now without even googling..........Sprake, Reaney, Cooper, Bremner, Charlton, Hunter, Lorimer, Clarke, Jones, Giles and Gray.

[@peter.7267]

Im in my 60s and there was no team better than Leeds United ? In the 70s Everybody hated them because they were the best ! Don’t get me wrong I Hated them too ‘ but most true football supporters had Respect for the mighty Leeds United …..

[@andrewbaxter6432]

Don't forget Paul Madeley 👍

[@johndransfield1265]

@@andrewbaxter6432 Rolls Royce, £100 million in today’s market.

[@li4398]

Leeds had a large amount of Scottish players in the seventies . There were a lot of Scottish flags and you were either Celtic or Rangers. Always Rangers for me !!

[@mooghead]

@@peter.7267 Like Man U in the 90's? Nah, bollocks to them.

[@john1951w]

As a life long Leicester City fan I consider the Billy Bremner/Johnny Giles team one of the greatest I have every seen. Were they physical? Yes, they were. However, that shouldn't overshadow the fantastic football they played. I certainly don't hate them!!

[@mick6370]

That Leeds team was probably the first super team to stay at the top for 10 years with the same playing staff is a tremendous achievement.

[@nigelreid5486]

All football teams were physical in those days. I reckon Chelsea were the worst with Chopper Harris but due to them being London based the press never called them out. I reckon Leeds just gave as good as they got and because they are northern the London press lapped it up.

[@Jaysthudandblunder]

As a lifelong Chelsea fan (pre-Abramovich) the obvious catalyst was the 1970 cup finals, two matches of, pretty much, unadulterated violence. If you consider the quality in BOTH sides was remarkable. Michael Oliver in the Daily Reactionary (sorry Mail) said that he would have given out 11 reds. This wasn't the beginning of course Chelsea and Leeds had amazing teams at the time both with a lot of steel in them, and both with, for want of a better word, "rabid" fans, even in games not involving Leeds we would still chant we hate Leeds in the Shed. I didn't go to my first game until '74, so my knowledge of the roots is second hand but I can say from the perspective of both my generation and the older generation of fans there was genuine hatred (I don't condone the violence, merely observe) which clearly was reciprocated. That obviously manifested itself in plenty of violence off the pitch too further stoking the rivalry. That went off the boil with the nadir brought on by the rebuilding of the East Stand and Chelsea not being competitive and then Leeds getting broken by the overspending of the 90s and 00s, Just as Chelsea was getting bankrolled by Abramovich. Here I will say something controversial both clubs owe a debt of thanks to Ken Bates, a highly divisive figure who put both clubs on a better path than when he bought them. And the final inflammatory statement from a nigh-on 50 year Chelsea fan, I'm glad Leeds is back, I am disappointed that Bielsa got sacked and I hope that Leeds thrives in the Premiership. Clubs like people are defined by their competitors and a rivalry of that magnitude needs to be preserved (in the right way) and we can sing of our mutual hatred, watch our teams (not) kick seven sorts of shite out of each other and have a bloody good day out. So here is one Chelsea fan hoping that Leeds stays up (I still bloody hate ya though !!)

[@mick6370]

As a Leeds fan of over 50 years thanks Jay Phillips I think there's a mutual respect of the fans Leeds and Chelsea despite the hate on the terraces I was there in 70s and 80s blood bath a true Northern, Southern rivalry 👍🏻

[@nigelreid5486]

As a Leeds fan I agree with what you say but what still annoys me is that Leeds were given the Dirty Leeds tag. In my opinion and having been a fan during those times it was Dirty Chelsea as much as Dirty Leeds. I think the London based press helped to add that stigma to Leeds but as you say its a shame because both teams had exceptional talent.

[@markpitts8936]

Same here Jay, Chelsea fan who wants Leeds to stay up. Always great to play them. I was 9 in the 70 final but remember the game and replay so clearly and always respected Leeds and their fans.

[@blackbob3358]

Great ( and 100% true) post, Jay. Ditto, 50 years fan ( of "string o beads", like ) Ya take me back to the atmosphere at some matches/grounds; man, it was intense, let alone the scrapping. Good memories !........mostly.

[@leewhitaker5027]

LeeNZ long way from Ellend road for me 24:28

[@rachelread1346]

I'm a gooner my other half is Leeds fan born and bred and I've grown to admire their fans and the players who never accept defeat and push them selves.... Perhaps too much... All the injuries this season has been so unfortunate I hope they stay in the premier league I couldn't bear to see other half sad face

[@ThomasKelly669]

Leeds Where highly regarded in Glasgow 1970s it was every other person’s English team, From the 1960s till early 2000s there was a Leeds United Boys Club in Glasgows East End Until the death of the coordinator Jimmy Mcginley passed away, He told me 5 of his boys played in World Cup Finals Tommy Coyne Ireland, and 4 for Scotland, I hope someone knows who the Scottish Capped Where Rest in Peace Jimmy

[@martinholroyd7605]

Leeds fan here...fascinating to know there was Leeds United boy's club in Glasgow

[@cunnyfunt30]

Billy Bremner, Eddie Gray, Peter Lorimer, Joe Jordon to name a few.

[@ThomasKelly669]

@@cunnyfunt30 hi buddy I was referring to the boys club from Glasgow’s East End mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@cunnyfunt30]

@@ThomasKelly669 very sorry mate, I completely miss read your comment. I'll sit back in my dunce corner 😂😂😂

[@ThomasKelly669]

@@cunnyfunt30 if your read some of my gaffs you would shoot me 🤣✌️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GenialHarryGrout]

I'm from Yorkshire and it was mandatory to hate Leeds United unless you supported them. I remember the Revie era and yes they could be vicious, 1970 FA Cup Final v Chelsea, but they were a skillful side, check out the 1972 league game against Southampton, but sometimes they could be arrogant towards some opponents, Sunderland in 1973 and Colchester in 1971. Apart from being cheated out of the European Cup in 1975 they were also cheated out of the Cup Winners Cup in 1973, I think the referee in that final was banned for life

[@boiled_cola4615]

He was indeed banned for life the bastard

[@peterbergman2131]

I know a few Sheffield Wednesday fans. They hate Leeds more than Sheffield United.

[@tomw6947]

@@peterbergman2131 Sheffield Wednesday fans are an odd bunch, sure it's a Yorkshire Derby but it means more to Sheffield Wednesday fans then it does Leeds fans.

[@ShineSoundFeeling]

@@peterbergman2131 They’ll have been over the moon when we unfortunately lost to Coventry in 1987 for FA Cup semi, I was in Sheffield that weekend & at Hillsborough for the match. We almost cried especially seeing the win taken from what was at our feet for the best part of 90 mins then extra time was given for their equaliser. Excellent game, excellent extra time but very sad day for me & thousands more. I managed to attend all the FA cup matches we drew home & away. I’d say Leeds Utd earned their climb to the final what we missed by the skin of their teeth.

[@lordprotector3367]

Yes, the 73 cup winners cup final was fixed and the referee was, indeed, banned for life.

[@shamsoni]

50 yrs ago living near Coventry City Football club I saw caption dirty Leeds ……still Leeds to this very day n so is my son Leeds 4 life mot since 72

[@luke7187]

Glad someone finally shed some more light on 75, we deserved our European cup. WACCOE

[@helvete983]

Proud to say I was at Bramall lane when we won the championship, just got back home to see Rush score against Man United in a game Liverpool won to hand us the title. Went to Wembley to watch the Charity shield against Liverpool, amazing day out, partied with the scousers.

[@Lance9099]

People forget the Revie team had something like 18 internationals in their squad. A lot more than aggressive tactics.

[@micahg7004]

very interesting! i didn't know

[@ShineSoundFeeling]

2002 World Cup Leeds was a full team of English & Irish internationals with Welsh & Australian too.

[@tonyh1515]

I am not a leeds fan,but that was one of the best teams in english football history.

[@AKAtAGG]

the whole squad were internationals. and there were no subs, unless to replace an injured player (And even then only one sub was allowed). revie had to make his players feign injury so they could be replaced. those guys played every minute of every game. with a football that weighed as much as a double decker bus.

[@Lance9099]

@@AKAtAGG spot on there pal! I was looking at Jack Charltons stats and couldn’t believe how many games he played for us during that era. That was some team.

[@stewy62]

When you list the trophies that Leeds won under Don Revie it somehow doesn’t convey how big they were at the time, as you say they were also nearly men and were runners up so many times in different competitions. They were certainly the most consistent team in England at a time when it seemed that a different team won the League every year (67-75 Man U, Man C, Leeds, Everton, Arsenal, Derby, Liverpool, Leeds, Derby) and I don’t know if we hated Leeds but we certainly feared them, because they were so good. I’m not a Leeds fan, but the Premier League is always poorer without them.

[@BaldricksTurnip1]

Dirty filthy club,loads of mouth and no delivery

[@BaldricksTurnip1]

Leeds didn't win any trophies, they are a club that never won anything

[@BaldricksTurnip1]

They never won a real European trophy,the fairs cup.WHAT WAS THAT,crap club crap city #NFFC

[@carnalea2424]

Leeds were without doubt for 10 years the team to beat. If you finished above them, it almost certainly meant you had won the title. If there had been a Champions Lge at that time, though you never really know, it's hard to think they wouldn't have reached a good number of finals and won it a few times. They were feared throughout England and the continent. And Revie wasn't a wheeler-dealer Harry kind of manager. The team didn't change much from season to season. I know it's not easy to compare players from different eras but Lorimer and Bremner, for example, would be worth a fortune now.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Hello Cats

[@mattjames2510]

A massive Leeds fan from🇦🇺 Thanx for taking me there Cheers👍MOT

[@WhiteHartDane]

Don Revie's Leeds has always been a fascinating story, what with his famous dossiers, his superstition, supposed brown envelopes as well as the horrendous refereeing decisions against Leeds United in big games, the lost finals, the style of play etc. However, people tend to forget that although they had their fair share of 'hard men' in the side, most of the players were really good footballers regarding technique etc. That, together with them being a really tight-knit family-like unit, was the reason for their success. Lastly, if I remember correctly the "Dirty Leeds" tag was originally coined by the London Press, which says a lot too.

[@helvete983]

Yes people tend to forget we had some great players respected the world over, like World Cup winner big Jack Charlton, Peter Lorimer who I think was recorded to have the most powerful shot in football at the time. And of course prior to the glory years we had arguably the greatest ever British player loved by anyone who ever met him, the great John Charles. He used to spend a lot of time in Peter Lorimers pub, and had time for anyone, such a lovely man. I remember when he died the leeds forums were inundated by Juventus fans expressing their condolences.

[@johnburns4017]

The *_"Dirty Leeds"_* tag was originally coined by Everton fans who constantly chanted it from all four side of Goodison Park.

[@timmyhamilton56]

@@johnburns4017 Sorry John, the name of DIRTY LEEDS was given by the southern press ,it is pretty well documented...i can't remember it being a chant though just people shouting it out...

[@johnburns4017]

The game was headline new on the normal news as the players were taken off to cool down. They may have adopted the _Dirty Leeds_ label from the Everton game.

[@johnburns4017]

@@timmyhamilton56 Leeds perfected the over-the-ball tackle. Referees could not see it. In the first season in the 1st division in 1964-65, most players sent off were sent off against Leeds for retaliation. Leeds played Everton at Goodison Park. Everton's Sandy Brown, in front of the referee, just openly chinned a Leeds player, being sent off of course. Everton, a footballing team, saw its players battling with the Leeds animals. Everton's winger, Derek Temple was stretchered off. He came on hobbling 15 minutes later to make up the numbers as Everton were down to 9 men. No subs in those days. The referee took both teams off for 10 minutes to cool off. All four sides of the large ground were banging on the wooden double-decked stands decks, and chanting *_Dirty Leeds, Dirty Leeds._* Missiles were constantly being thrown at the Leeds players by the crowd. The PA pleaded for calm to the fans, and to stop pelting Leeds players. Abandoning the game was unwise otherwise large public disturbance may have occurred. At the end some Everton fans ran on the pitch to have a go at the Leeds players. Police escorted Leeds players off the pitch. That is where _Dirty Leeds_ came from. No one mourned their demise. When Revie was with club's having to play proper legal football he was useless.

[@verywhite5615]

Leeds in their day with or without the European cup proper were the best team in the world from 73 to 75. I'm a lifelong fan since 65, other great sides of that era Bayern, Ajax and Liverpool and Celtic.

[@johnshores4745]

I'm a Leeds fan i love that we are hated ,Bielsa had to go too many people started to like us MOT

[@pete2dc]

classic...ALAW

[@stracepipe]

Malcolm Allison said that Leeds under Revie were the best British team he'd seen. Yes, they were hard but they were all good players. Norman Hunter was the first ever PFA Player of the Year. Leeds were the first English club to play possession football, they had professional coaches and physios (virtually unheard of then) and were the first club to do their warm up on the pitch (which all clubs do now). The warming up on the pitch was part of the effort to improve their image with the fans, as was the 'smiley' badge.

[@johnburns4017]

Yes the _professional coaches_ taught them how to perfect the over-the-ball tackle.

[@dondamon4669]

Malcolm Alison ? Who cares what he thinks?

[@Dave-hu5hr]

@@dondamon4669 🐎💩?

[@michaelflaherty1358]

Great video, enjoyed every minute of it. 47 years since the 75 European cup final, absolutely criminal still hurts today. Went to the semi final at Elland Road, 2-1 victory against Barcelona captained by Johan Cruyff, the place was rocking that night.

[@DriffieldWhiteMOT]

Great to see you’ve finally done a Leeds United video! Make sure you come back soon and get to a game!

[@martinholroyd7605]

LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS 🤛🤛🤛

[@DriffieldWhiteMOT]

@@martinholroyd7605 MOT!!!

[@sharp78htdc61]

Although a hard team, Revie's team played great football with a teamsheet that rolled off the tongue.

[@mattcurran2452]

Great video thanks for covering Leeds United should come back and do a stadium visit the more we're hated the more we love our club marching on together!💙💛👍

[@user-jl9tt8bt1q]

Just one more from me, interestingly you missed out the story of why Leeds play in all white, most people think it's because of the white rose of Yorkshire, it's not. Leeds colours were yellow & blue, Don Review after avoiding relegation in his first season decided that he wanted his team to pay homage to Real Madrid who had just won the European Cup for the fifth time in succession. He actually told the playing staff "You might not play like Champions but are going to look like Champions on the pitch"...... obviously the yellow and blue came back into our colours however white remains predominantly our colour.....thank you Real Madrid. 👍

[@steviekenny581]

Who cares?

[@joescallion3750]

@@steviekenny581 videos about Leeds so it’s relevant you helmet

[@Dave-hu5hr]

Jack Charlton says it's bollocks though - a common myth and that the real reason was because he wanted his players to stand out more for tactical reasons..

[@Dave-hu5hr]

Middlesbrough (Revies home) adopted a white stripe for the same reason..

[@Dave-hu5hr]

@@steviekenny581 Anybody interested in football history that watched this video.. ? 🥔

[@johngill2390]

I’m a Man U fan and would like to praise your current team for style of football your team plays. Always a great watch

[@Leodisdude]

It wasn’t proven that the 1975 European cup final ref was bribed. Though he possibly was It was actually the 1973 cup winners cup final defeat V AC Milan in Thessaloniki when the ref was proven to be bent.

[@ultramutt8278]

The 1973 final was a given, as you say, but if you watch the '75 European Cup Final, it is difficult to believe that this match was not rigged as well. Even some of the Bayern players expressed considerable doubt about the outcome after the game.

[@Leodisdude]

@@ultramutt8278 Definitely 👍

[@punditgames3988]

Loved this! A lot of good information here to put into our upcoming Leeds expansion pack!

[@carlwhite3471]

I'll keep an eye out for that!!!

[@officialposer4525]

Leeds forever, I’ll never forget that Becchio goal against Millwall I watched on KZbin turning me into a lifetime Leeds fan. I’m from America and Leeds aren’t huge here, especially where I live. Most of the big teams are Spanish or Man U Chelsea or Arsenal. I didn’t really have a team despite loving the sport since I was very young. I wanted a premier league team to support and I kept watching games to see which team drew me in. I was just looking through old games and found that Becchio goal. It gave me goosebumps and I fell in love with the team. Being the only Leeds fan my friends called me Leeds as a nickname and it’s stuck to this day. Until the world stops going round MOT

[@josephobrien3520]

Respect sir ⚪️🟡🔵🤝MOT

[@jamestracey5958]

This Liverpool fan has no problem with leeds me dad used to speak really highly of them from back in the day and right now they are playing some great football ⚽♥️⚽

[@johnwalker91]

Ask.your dad when Leeds won the league at Annfield and the kop burst in to song CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS I'll remember that forever cheers

[@Thirdfish]

The 60's and 70's was an era of the physical game, unlike now. Go have a look at Leeds v AC Milan 1973 final and tell me Leeds were the only ones that played a physical game, they made Leeds looks like angels. I enjoyed the video.

[@mrnobody4237]

Are you Irish?

[@Thirdfish]

@@mrnobody4237 What has that got to do with it?

[@mrnobody4237]

@@Thirdfish Nothing, it was to do with your name (if said with an Irish accent) lol

[@francismewton3276]

I really enjoyed that, I've been a big Leeds fan since 1970, first game I saw Leeds play was the FA Cup v Chelsea (on the black n white TV) and I thought to myself I'm gonna support Leeds united, I left school in 1975 and went to my first away game atCoventry city on my own and my first home game was v Birmingham city stood in the old boys pen that was in 1977 and I've been trough the mill with them, big wins. My biggest dream was to see my beloved Leeds united play at Wembley bellow the twin towers and I went twice with Leeds wonderful, away games no police escorts at most no like today? 1992 I packed up going due to illness and I'm glad they made it back to top flight football, I hope we stay up marching on together. Leeds rule OK Leeds Leeds Leeds Leeds.......

[@michel75m64]

That's what i call a true Leeds fan , liké myself in France, i fall in love through fa cup final live on TV , and later listening bbc World service every saturday . Have been few Time at ER in thé 90's

[@martinmason5008]

These are very good. Thank you. I enjoy that it's all 'on spec', turning up and riding your luck. Plus you get into the guts of places, and by that I mean the not so polished (back alleys of Rotherham), which adds a fundamental layer that other KZbinrs don't provide. I look forward to more. Happy and safe travels.

[@seanfinnegan1942]

Don Revie was far from a big spender. Brian Clough spent more in his 44 days than Revie spent in his entire time. Your research is poor here....Revie was way ahead of his time tactically and team management wise. He brought in advanced scouting, dietary requirements, new training techniques and encouraged a family type atmosphere. His style of play was mixed....very physical until 1970 and after that much more free flowing attacking play. Revie suffered reputation wise due to allegations of bribery and his time as England manager.

[@callumjames7854]

Still don’t know why Brian Clough was chosen to manage Leeds United. He bloody down right hated us.

[@johnburns4017]

But Revie was useless managing teams that did not play Rugby League where you never picked up the ball.

[@purpledragons1146]

@@callumjames7854 Because the board wanted the best person they could get and Clough just wanted to ruin Revie's legacy

[@waltontony1]

Leeds fan since 1966 here. Love this. Thanx.

[@cobrafroch3280]

Glad to see leeds back in top flight, massive club lot of great Irish players played there, especially johnny giles.

[@pennylane9730]

Don Revie💯 One of the best .r.i.p. 🤍💙💛

[@DOCTORDROTT]

A team full of HOME GROWN internationals , I saw them many times at Elland Road . Best footballing side in the mid 1970's

[@Chris-vi6tg]

i loved Leeds in the Revie era! Don Revie made a very tough team that struck fear into the hearts of all their rivals! reminded me of the spaghetti westerns and kung fu films that were all the rage at the time. “and we playyyyyyy all the way for Leeds United!!! Elland Road is the only place for us!!”

[@LeedsUnitedJohn]

I’ve been a Leeds United fan for over fifty years. I’m a Season ticket holder and I didn’t know about that Chapel.

[@Sergio-ig1xd]

Good informative video pal. My first trip to Elland Road was in '67, it was Tony Coleman's debut for CITY. 'Orrible place to go to in the '60s and '70s.

[@carnalea2424]

I think a lot of the 'hatred' of Leeds in their great era up to about 1975 was media-led - that is, London media-led. I think most football fans in the country had a lot of time for Leeds. But what perhaps didn't help was that Don Revie wasn't comfortable on TV interviews, whereas his adversary Brian Clough loved being on TV - and made it clear what he thought of Leeds. And at his peak everyone wanted Clough as manager of their club. During their great era, Leeds only won I think 6 trophies and were runners-up/beaten finalists far too often. Whereas Liverpool generally rarely lost finals. ,

[@nigelreid5486]

Totally agree about the London media. They don't like the north and it's still the same apart from Manchester of course.

[@richardbranton7396]

In the same period 65-74 Liverpool won 5 trophies.Leeds where frequently competing deep into the 2 major domestic competitions league, fa cup &European comps with a first team squad of 18 players playing 60-70 games a season with no help from the league in rescheduling matches ,the would have won a lot more if not battling on all fronts and having dodgy decisions against them like having to play the final league game to achieve the double in 72 2 days after the fa cup.**68-74 Leeds 5 Liverpool 2......

[@user-jl9tt8bt1q]

Great video, packed full of info' so as a Leeds fan, thank you. I left the UK 8 years ago & went to Elland Road as a season ticket holder for 20+ years.

[@ShineSoundFeeling]

Great video. Good presentation, however I’m surprised you missed off whilst talking about the ‘Timeline’ the fact LUFC had a full team of English & Irish international’s during 2002 World Cup, there was Wales & Australian too. A phenomenal team back then were Leeds until the unfortunate dramas in court for 3 players finishing off what was an unforgettable brilliant O’Leary era. Worth checking out if you’re not familiar with those particular years.

[@Sunburst75]

Another great video Sam. You're going to hit that 100,000 before the end of this season!! Well done to you! (PS: I still haven't been to Shankly's birthplace where you did that video from! I will get round it to it eventually!)

[@Darwinion]

The Old Peacock has changed it's name temporarily till the end of the season. This happened after his sacking. Reverts back after end of season. A lot of the hatred today is because fans of other clubs wish they had our history, passion and huge following. Other clubs have won more but they haven't gone down for long periods and still come back... to win titles.

[@Buzzard1968]

Spot on mate.

[@johnburns4017]

_" A lot of the hatred today is because fans of other clubs wish they had our history, passion and huge following. "_ You must get off cloud cuckoo.

[@vojtechkostovski951]

Again great video and lots of information. I found out that when Leeds United won Inter Cities fair Cup in 1971, they eliminated my favorite club Sparta Prague in the third round. And Sparta eliminated Dundee United in the second round before. This information that one finds on the Internet are great and permeates the history of many large clubs across Europe.

[@nickgrch]

Fantastic video! Particularly like the last bit RE Johanneson plaque. Great pub trivia that

[@madspaniel4271]

Thoroughly enjoyable video and very interesting. I'm sure a lot of people will know that Manchester United were originally called "Newton Heath" . I'm not so sure any Leeds fans would be interested in that! I didn't know that Leeds United were once called Leeds City though!

[@simonhaw5409]

I love your videos pal, but, Revie didn't splash the cash at all, he signed Clarke from Leicester for a decent sum and Jones from Sheffield Utd, but apart from that and maybe Giles he brought the rest through the juniors, very underrated manager

[@dlamiss]

In fairness Mcqueen and Jordan were also signed from St Mirren and Morton respectively also they were cracking cheap buys

[@simondavy8326]

Clough spent more on players in his 44 days at LUFC, than Don Revie did in his 13 years as Manager. For all his faults, he was a top class manager and coach. His Leeds good play football and look after themselves when they needed to. Years ahead of his time. MOT

[@johnatkinson7126]

@@simondavy8326 Allan Clarke signing fee was a British record at the time

[@dlamiss]

@@simondavy8326 Yes thats true about the spending. In fairness Revie probably didnt need to splash the cash too much as 7 or 8 of the main stays of the championship side of 69 were still there in 74.. By that time Hunter, Madeley, Reaney, Cooper Giles, Bremner were all 30 or over and Jones and Clarke approaching 30 But they were a great side and deserved to win more

[@marleystyles3784]

My family have been Leeds fans for as long as i can remember. The generations of both sides of my family stretch far back into the early days of LUFC. My journey with the team has only just begun however the sheer awe i get from the times they play is unspeakable. I work at the grounds in hopes of hearing the electric atmosphere without needing the precious season tickets everyone wait so long for. Our fan base is unlike any other I've seen before and i am privileged to say that i am a fan of the ones you call 'Dirty Leeds'. Within this video you suggested we appear safe however many fans are now looking behind their shoulders in fear. No matter what tier we are in, i will continue to follow Leeds and their everlasting story. MOT

[@jasongarufi8187]

Thanks for the great video and it also good to see what is around Elland Road.

[@mattferguson9532]

Incredible knowledge. I respect the effort and the skill put into these videos. Love from a Leeds fan

[@SportsCentral37]

We are all supposed to love the team I will always support them bc I’m born there and am founded there and A MASSIVE FAMN

[@stephenhodgson3506]

Leeds City were not the only club paying players under the counter during the First World War, but when it first emerged that this had been happening an example had to be made. As Leeds City were the only club outside of the football heartlands it was decided that they would be the scapegoats. It helped that they had won the 1916 World War title under Chapman, so it could be seen that the authorities were taking real action. When Leeds were disbanded the then Chairman and majority holder of Huddersfield Town wanted to merge the two clubs because he felt support in Huddersfield was limited. When this was announced attendances at Huddersfield rocketed and the other Directors at Huddersfield forced him out. He then was instrumental in the founding of Leeds United.

[@felixstrek]

I’m loving the daily uploads! I know it’s not easy but it’ll be worth it one day, keep it going! Cheers mate

[@jimmie8987]

This is why Leeds fans sing champions of Europe, slightly before my time but we are winners by rights the fact it was never overturned after the bribery was confirmed is an one of the biggest controversies in football to this day.

[@ultramutt8278]

Watching the '75 European Cup Final, it is indeed difficult to believe that the ref wasn't bribed. Some absolutely outrageous decisions, especially the Peter Lorimer goal when the game was still 0-0. Even the scoreboards displayed Leeds 1-0 before the ref disallowed the goal ffs!

[@Giantist]

Great vid mate appreciate the comments on our team and history ! MOT 💪

[@darrenramsden9410]

Great video well done, really enjoyed it

[@lawrenceedwards7344]

That was a great video mate keep up the great work love them all

[@crazykids1233]

Big fan of u. U always put a smile on my face keep it up footyadventures🤩🤜

[@FootyAdventures]

Thanks Lewis!

[@aliraid1295]

Yes in 2016 fifa stated that the Fairs Cup is major European honour as the predecessor to the Uefa cup

[@philipcohen3942]

Really good video, your enthusiasm for the history of football really shows. Although being a Leeds supporter for over 60 years I am a little biased but the tag " Dirty Leeds" is a bit unfair. Under Don Revie we were a hard team and we had, like most teams, players who were tough and wouldn't take any nonsense. We also played fantastic football and were one of the best teams in the world, never mind Europe, between 1969 and 1975. I think there was a certain amount of jealousy as we were so successful, and the " Dirty Leeds" term came from that.

[@MartynBellamyMusic]

I was most interested in your video, particularly your mention of Leeds City and Herbert Chapman. My late grandfather, Norman Lees, and his brother, Frank Lees both played for Leeds under Chapman and, when Chapman moved to Huddersfield he invited them to join him (they didn't). I also knew Mr. Revie and all the 1964 team that he took to the FA Cup Final against Liverpool in 1965, as Norman regularly took me to the ground on training days. Are you able to shed any light on the Chapman era? I would be most intrigued.

[@dominicbarstow1450]

How was revie in person? I'm 15 so was never alive when he was do he's almost like a mythical creature/God to me as a leeds fan

[@MartynBellamyMusic]

@@dominicbarstow1450 Mr Revie was a very kind family man. He was firm and his squad had to play under his rules. He lived modestly and was always tremendously professional. He believed in his players and, most importantly, they believed in him. Few, if any, players left the club during his tenure. I have an enduring respect for the man and for his values.

[@dominicbarstow1450]

@@MartynBellamyMusic thanks nice to know a bit from behind the scenes I guess. Cheers

[@darrenshaw613]

very interesting and entertaining, looking forward to see more. As a Leeds fan it was interesting to see a non Leeds fans' perspective on some of the history. Of course Leeds were a dirty team but every top class side at the time had hatchet man defenders and "combatitive" midfielders, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd, Derby all had their fair share, they really could play as well though. Clough called them all cheats and all their medals were worth nothing, it was more that and players reacting to that accusation that led to him sacked after 44 days, no denying his managerial prowess of course, his record speaks for itself but it wasn't the best thing to say to a group of international stars. Thanks again, very enjoyable watch

[@grrrrrr1288]

Who else loves eating and watching FOOTY ADVENTURES?

[@FootyAdventures]

What you having?

[@edgarcabreira3802]

Lasagna 😁

[@JamesBond-si7xs]

Grazing and watching 👍

[@johnajohnson4216]

On one hand you saying you like Leeds ,yet all the mentioned all the negative aspects of the club when Revie was there ..We played great football under Revie in three weeks in 72 we beat Man u 5.1 ,Forest 6.1 and Southampton 7.0 ..Don't watch Damned United it's written by a bitter Huddersfield Town fan and is pure fiction

[@Buzzard1968]

Absolutely spot on... it;s also a complete fantasy film, and sadly, many people use fantasy fiction films to get their history knowledge and believe them.

[@johnatkinson7126]

That films the braveheart of football

[@KebabMusicLtd]

Wow, cheese dip, you really take these things personally. The fact is, that the video is covering the history of the club and not just three matches in 1972. It is a fact that they did have the tag of 'dirty' Leeds in the seventies., a reputation which was further enhanced by Brian Clough during his famous interview with the Don, where Brian reminded Revie that his club had been top of the disciplinary table as well over the past 13 years. I also remember the game against Man Utd and Southampton, and would agree that they could be highly impressive when they wanted to be. Sadly, I also remember the Charity Shield match where Bremner and Keegan got sent off, and Johnny Giles miraculously didn't. Personally, I always rated Billy very highly and it is a shame that sometimes his reputation overclouded his brilliance as a player. This vlog did you a favour in not mentioning the famous 'bung' scandel and the fact that it was one of your own former players (Gary Sprake) that made the claims in the newspapers back in the late 70s. I was expecting this vlogger to actually talk to more of the supporters about such things, but I can see that quite wisely he visited on a day when Leeds were probably playing away somewhere. Also finding people old enough to remember the Leeds hey-days would be something of a challenge. As for the film/book 'Damned United,' even Cloughies wife and sons didn't care much for it.

[@johnatkinson7126]

@@KebabMusicLtd what bung scandal the one that involved bremner where he took the accusers to court and won £100,000 in damages for allegedly offering bribes to throw a game as for the damned United johnny giles actually sued the author for libel for what he wrote about giles and he only got away with the lies he told about Don revie,Brian clough,and Billy bremner is because they were dead and the dead can't sue for libel

[@robdee81]

Bitter Huddersfield fan lol you lot are obsessed with us.

[@jamescaven8761]

I,m a Leeds Fan and I thank you for a great Documentary. Brilliantly put together. Well done 👍👍 pal and thank you 😗😊

[@typhoon2827]

One of the funniest chants I heard at the KC was from Leeds fans; "you're just a town full of Leeds fans, town full of Leeds fans. Your just a town full of Leeds fans..." The funniest was when Arsenal came to Hull after promotion to the top flight and rather boringly (Londoners after all) chanted, "who are you? Who are you", to which the City fans sang, "we know who we are! We know who we are! City of culture, we know who we are!" I miss the Ark.

[@johnjonesToffeeman]

My only experience of leeds was when I went to anfield and the Leeds fans jumped all over my car and I am an Everton fan,luckily i have a Leeds fan in the cara nd he saved us.

[@Micfri300]

When i think of leeds United all i think of is itv Wednesday night champions league coverage. I was born in 1995

[@steetonsales1]

Really wonderful account of LUFC and many thanks for the historical view, thank you

[@davidholdsworth8098]

Great video, love your uploads, hopefully some Rangers euro glory matches coming up.

[@Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam]

1968-69 First Division champions 1973-74 First Division champions 1991-92 First Division champions 1964-65 First Division runners-up 1965-66 First Division runners-up 1969-70 First Division runners-up 1970-71 First Division runners-up 1971-72 First Division runners-up 1972 FA Cup winners 1965 FA Cup finalists 1970 FA Cup finalists 1973 FA Cup finalists 1968 Football League Cup winners 1996 Football League Cup finalists 1969 FA Charity Shield winners 1974 FA Charity Shield runners-up 1992 FA Charity Shield winners 1974-75 European Cup finalists 1969-70 European Cup semi finalists 2000-01 Champions League semi finalists 1972-73 European Cup-Winners Cup finalists 1999-00 Uefa Cup semi finalists 1967-68 European Fairs Cup winners 1970-71 European Fairs Cup winners 1966-67 European Fairs Cup finalists 1965-66 European Fairs Cup semi finalists 64-74 2nd 2nd 4th 4th 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 1st And a couple 5th place finishes a few years later 90s 4th 1st 17th 5th 5th 13th 11th 5th 4th 3rd 4th 5th and then it went wrong The biggest clubs in Europe we've beaten competitively: Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus, Lazio, Leipzig, Roma, Monaco, Deportivo, Valencia, AC Milan, Napoli, Stuttgart, Rangers, Anderlecht Biggest rivalries Man United, Chelsea, Other rivalries Liverpool, Derby, Millwall, Sheffield Wednesday, Cardiff

[@rhodesmd]

What a list that is - we were also UEFA Cup Semi-finalists in 99/00...

[@Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam]

@@rhodesmd Forgot about that!

[@ShineSoundFeeling]

Right piece of football history right there!!!

[@jamiesmith9041]

Nice piece mate, enjoyed it 👏

[@garyhillman4993]

What he missed out is Donntook Leeds to 5 European finals The referee actually admitted he took a bribe !! This was spoke about 3/4 years ago in the European courts where over 350,000 signatures were presented to award the team the Award 45 years on !!!! What an atmosphere Leeds has !! can match any stadium in the world !

[@chrisfriday5747]

Thank you 🙏 that was bloody brilliant. You did a great job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 🍻

[@paulmartin6826]

We need a video at our South Yorkshire non league side Swallownest FC. A very friendly club.

[@charliebrunt5022]

I would love to see a video of you visiting stoke and talking about stoke city. Keep up the good work 👍

[@FootyAdventures]

Noted! Be there soon!

[@jonboy1937]

really interesting stuff and a really well made video ,i enjoyed it very much ,thanks :)

[@paulmellon7598]

Hey Sam. Leeds Utd had a huge following in Scotland, ... myself included, for the 1974 World Cup in Germany. You need to be aware that back then, seven of the first choice Scotland side played for Leeds. Goalkeeper David Harvie, Billy Bremner, brothers Frank & Eddie Gray, Gordon MacQueen, Peter Lorimer and Joe Jordan. We had a decent side back then, at a time when England didn't qualify - courtesy of a missed tackle by another Leeds player - Norman Hunter - leaving Brian Clough with egg on his face for predicting England would win by "three easy goals," and calling the Polish goalkeeper Jan Tomaszweski "a clown" before the game. Remember listening to the radio commentary with my Grandad, ... "and Hunter's got to make this tackle ...!"

[@sharonjones7142]

Yes spot on ! I loved Scotland because of the leeds players! That 74 world cup was my favourite ever and only 8!!

[@paulmellon7598]

@@sharonjones7142 Mine too at 8 years old. Born 1966, so too young to remember the 1970 World Cup, but I still have my sticker album from 1974. Take care and god bless!

[@nigelreid5486]

Yes I remember that Polish game. I must have been 12 years old and was gutted. Couldn't believe we wouldn't be in the World Cup! And by the way their goalkeeper was unbelievable.

[@paulmellon7598]

@@nigelreid5486 Thank you Nigel. The reason me and my Grandad were listening on the radio was because the 1970s nightly power cuts meant there was no telly. Something for peeps to perhaps think about in 2022?

[@kevincarroll981]

Great to watch nice one mate mot

[@Sean-LOTUS]

Loved the vid and the history which i didn't know about. Excellent. Thanks

[@helvete983]

The European cup robbery was Bayern Munich's first. Even some of the former Bayern players admitted they knew the ref was bribed. They should be retroactively be stripped of that title and it be given back to the rightful winners. That is what the "We are the champions, Champions of Europe" chant references. Leeds fans wear the "Dirty Leeds" tag with pride.

[@Smokemeakipper41]

You've never been champions of Europe tho have you lol , yes you had a legitimate goal ruled out , you should of had Yorath sent off after 5 mins when he broke the defenders leg ,even back then that was a red , if ref was bribed why didn't ref send him off ?? ,maybe the guy was just a shit ref 🙄

[@Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam]

@@Smokemeakipper41 He was found guilty years later to my knowledge so your argument is futile

[@michel75m64]

@@Liverpool-Thedirtyredteamyes remember him, not the best french referee at the time ,he came from amateur football , this game was too big for him. Hé was choosen because thé 20th anniverseries of european cup , the german were World champions , everything is said. Cheers from Paris.

[@craigminto2057]

Fascinating thank you Ben a Leeds fan since 1974 Makes me feel great when I watch videos like this Craig

[@ABlackburn00]

Great video, as a Leeds fan I’ve seen all these locations myself, your knowledge was spot on though. Very insightful video

[@FootyAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed! I'll do some more Leeds vids soon!

[@338dean]

Thanks really enjoyed the video learnt so much Leeds United truly a fantastic club

[@markburleyemmerson1373]

Great video. Only thing I’d like to add which I think as been misinterpreted is how actually good the Revie era squad was. Yes they could dish it out when needed, they could also play. Technically they were brilliant, players like Eddie Gray, Johnnie Giles, Billy Bremner, Paul Madeley, Alan Clarke & Terry Cooper to name but a few. Every side in that era had their hard men. Leeds had Norman Hunter to name just one, it was a different game back then. From 1968 - 1975 Leeds were one of the top club sides in the world.

[@MrJoeycooksey]

Who did you support growing up? Love the channel! Fulham fan in Texas

[@octavioarcentales3466]

Congratulaciones Leed desde Ecuador,

[@binjuice59]

They hate us cos we have the best fan base in the Country and the most passionate fans and tbh we don't care WE ARE LEEDS!!

[@santhanaraj5863]

I'm a die hard Leeds United fan since 1966! I'm in my 60s now! My blood is ... WHITE!!

[@mrtecsom6951]

I was born in 69 unfortunately a Villa fan but the dirty Leeds moniker was attached in 70s under Don Revie very successful management that brought previously unknown trophies and if they weren’t winning them they were always runners up or at the business end Cloughie was a particular Leeds hater but in the 70s apart from the FA cup or Scottish cup finals live you only got one hour of highlights on Match of the day so whether they were “dirty” or not is open to debate as the only ones who saw live football ⚽️ was the fans at the grounds. I’m sure all of my age can recall the pitches being 6 inches deep in mud and in those days football was a hard physical contact sport, unlike today when if someone farts 💨 in the general area of these pansies then down they go, so as football is now a non contact sport like basketball 🏀 Leeds are not a dirty team like everyone else. Sure Leeds had Norman “bite yer legs” Hunter but other dirty hard men Chopper Harris and Tommy Smith spring to mind and I’m sure all teams were just as physical as Leeds back in the day. PS Anyone not heard of chopper Harris , look 👀 on YT for his tackle on George Best. He would be banned for life now 😃

[@EdwardAveyard]

There is still a Yorkshire Amateurs FC, who play in the Potternewton area of Leeds. They are nicknamed "the Ammers".

[@johnlock4966]

If you go back to Leeds there is also a huge mural of Kalvin Phillips, Lucas Radebe and Albert Johanneson not far from where you were to start the video. Massive Bielsa murals a bit further out of the centre too

[@jackthelad5366]

It's town, you can't go back leeds when you're already in it

[@johnlock4966]

@@jackthelad5366 I'm guessing he's not from Leeds. If you go back to Leeds as in if you visit Leeds again

[@woodchopper1752]

hi great video video of my home town club , however its little soon to predict safety in the prem this season , i am not holding my chickens until certainty , the biggest matches i ever went to involving leeds were the fa semi vs coventry at hillsbrough (1987) and the play of final vs Charlton (1987) home leg back then the final was over 2 legs but it went to 3rd match sadly leeds lost . loosing both matches in extra time.

[@johnkemp4922]

Fantastic Video, Well done 👍 👍👍👍 even more so because they are my club 👍

[@Steven-pi6tu]

First time I've watched your channel, excellent content and well presented

[@paulclive3626]

Leeds fan & really enjoyed this cheers mate