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
7. 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final
Pietro Anastasi equalised for Juventus after ghosting away from his marker to glide free on the right and take the ball, sliding it past Gary Sprake. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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The game also featured a mass fracas after Mick Bates accidentally kicked Juve goalkeeper Tancredi. | jpimedia
9. 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final
"We knew it wouldnt be easy for us, but we won and I am proud of the lads. I am thrilled to bits for all the players and staff and particularly for our supporters who have shared all our disappointments in recent times," said Don Revie. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
10. 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final
"When I got that trophy in my hands, everything suddenly became worthwhile again. Gone was the feeling of frustration and despair we at Elland Road have felt so often. In its place was a sense of pride," said captain Billy Bremner. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
11. 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final
The occasion may have lacked all the colour and the noise of Wembley 24 hours earlier, but the football was of a higher, sophisticated standard..., wrote one newspaper scribe. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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"Terry Cooper and Johnny Giles were astonishingly good, as good as they have ever been in their careers. Both would be in any world side had I call to pick one today," wrote the YEP's Phil Brown. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency