The FA refused permission to broadcast a second of the Whites’ triumph against Juventus at Elland Road. Don Revie’s sweat-soaked troops became the last-ever winners of the competition after a battling 1-1 draw with Italian giants saw them lift the trophy via the away goal rule. “I have always said that the Fairs Cup is almost as difficult to win as the European Cup, and I saw no reason to change my mind this season," said manager Don Revie. These rarely-seen photos, a mix from the YEP archive, Getty and others published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, tell the story of that European triumph. READ MORE: The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final win which silenced Leeds United's critics LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
How Don Revie’s Leeds United became the last-ever winners of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
Thanks to the footballing powers that be, only 42,483 supporters saw Billy Bremner lift the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1971.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 6th Jun 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2020, 09:42 BST
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