16 brilliant Billy Bremner photos as Leeds United legend ‘King Billy’ remembered 25 years on
By Joe Donnohue
Published 7th Dec 2022, 10:45 BST
16 excellent photos from the archives as Leeds United icon ‘King Billy’ Bremner is remembered 25 years on from his death in 1997
Heroic title-winning captain Billy Bremner is one of Leeds United’s most decorated and revered players throughout the club’s storied history. Bremner lifted the First Division title on two occasions, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice and led Leeds to an FA Cup triumph and League Cup victory apiece during the club’s late-1960s, early-1970s heyday.
A trusted lieutenant of boss Don Revie and much-loved terrace favourite, owing to his tenacity in the tackle and the famous ‘Side Before Self’ mantra, Bremner made 772 appearances in Leeds United white, one short of record-holder Jack Charlton. The Scot scored 115 times across all competitions and presided over a 53 per cent win ratio throughout his Whites career which spanned 16 years.
Bremner passed away aged just 54 in 1997, which prompted Leeds to erect a statue in his honour taking pride of place outside Elland Road.
Bremner passed away aged just 54 in 1997, which prompted Leeds to erect a statue in his honour taking pride of place outside Elland Road.
7. Billy Bremner - 1968
Leeds United FC captain Billy Bremner and teammates after winning the Football League Cup Final against Arsenal FC, Wembley Stadium, London, UK, 2nd March 1968. (Photo by Larry Ellis/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Larry Ellis
Scottish soccer player Billy Bremner and English soccer player Jack Charlton of Leeds United FC holding the Charity Shield together with their manager Don Revie, at Elland Road, Leeds, UK, 6th December 1969. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Evening Standard
Billy Bremner (centre) of Leeds United and Bobby Charlton of Manchester United (right), with referee Jack Taylor. (Photo by A. Jones/Express/Getty Images) Photo: A. Jones
Leeds United's Billy Bremner holds up the Fairs' Cup (UEFA Cup) which his team won after beating Juventus over two legs (Photo by Aubrey Hart/Express/Getty Images) Photo: Aubrey Hart
Billy Bremner (front) and Francis Munro of Scotland wait for a cross with Martin Chivers of England during a match at Wembley Stadium in London. England won the match 3-1. (Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport) Photo: Getty Images
Leeds United F.C. manager Don Revie lifts the 'FA Cup' trophy after his players beat Arsenal F.C. to win the FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 6th May 1972. Also shown are Jack Charlton (left), Billy Bremner, and Paul Reaney (far right). (Photo by Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Express