On March 17, 1961 the club made Revie manager. It was a decision that led to a Second Division title, two First Division titles, an FA Cup trophy, a Football League trophy and two Fairs Cups. These rarely-seen photos celebrate his time at the helm, on the sad anniversary of his death 31 years ago.
1. Don Revie remembered
In March 1961, Revie was appointed player-manager of Leeds United, then a Second Division club who had never previously won a major trophy.
2. Don Revie remembered
Don Revie with his son Don, daughter Kim and wife Elsie at Buckingham Palace after receiving an OBE.
3. Don Revie remembered
Under Revie Leeds won the Second Division, First Division (twice), an FA Cup, a League Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice as well as a Charity Shield.
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Eddie Gray returned the favour, saying recently: When Don came to the club, his ideas and how he looked at the game, he was definitely ahead of his time."
5. Don Revie remembered
Don Revie famously once said of winger Eddie Gray: "When Eddie Gray plays on snow, he doesn't leave any footprints."
6. Don Revie remembered
Don Revie also onc said: "You get nowt for being second." And his success proved his attitude at Elland Road, as 'Dirty Leeds' dominated.