Leeds United's 1967/68 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final win over two legs against Ferencváros of Hungary represented the first ever English victory in the competition. "Leeds United can now proudly display the Fairs Cup next time the critics label them the biggest also rans in British football," wrote one football critic, while another scribe observed: "By any standards the achievements of Leeds United have been outstanding, record breaking in fact, for an English club." Enjoy these photos of the triumph, a mix from the YEP archive and published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, which are sure to evoke happy memories for a generation of fans. READ MORE: 'Clarke 1-0' - 12 photos from Leeds United's 1972 FA Cup Final win LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. 1968 Inter Cities Fairs Cup winners
Billy Bremner and John Greig swap pennants ahead of the quarter-final first leg at Ibrox. The game finished 0-0 with the Whites winning the return leg 2-0 to progress. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
2. 1968 Inter Cities Fairs Cup winners
Action from the Inter Cities Fairs Cup Final first leg against Ferencvaros. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
3. 1968 Inter Cities Fairs Cup winners
Ferencvaros goalkeeper Istvn Gczi holds on to the ball in mid-air as Jack Charlton looks on. Photo: Graham Lindley
4. 1968 Inter Cities Fairs Cup winners
A goal from Mick Jones (pictured) proved the difference between the teams at Elland Road. Photo: Graham Lindley
5. 1968 Inter Cities Fairs Cup winners
Billy Bremner is presented with the trophy. The Whites held off an onslaught from Ferencvaros in the Nep Stadium.
6. 1968 Inter Cities Fairs Cup winners
The delight on the face of Mick Bates, Paul Reaney and Billy Bremner says it all. Photo: Varley Picture Agency