“There were never two more competitive sides when we played each other over a period of four or five years” – Jack Charlton on Leeds-Chelsea games. Chelsea v Leeds United is one of English football’s most notorious and storied rivalries. Forged in the crucible of the 1960s, when the ball was as hard as stone, […]
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Gordon Strachan’s international career with Scotland spanned over 12 years, during which he earned 50 caps and represented his country in two World Cup tournaments. He made his debut for Scotland in 1980 and quickly became a key player in the midfield, known for his tenacity, vision, and leadership on the pitch. Strachan’s most memorable […]
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Born on December 22, 1973, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Thompson’s journey in football began with his hometown club, Newcastle United where he emerged through the youth ranks. Despite a near fatal accident during his youth days, Thompson fought back from potential career ending injuries to sign professional terms with the Magpies in 1991 before making […]
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The 1973 FA Cup final was a historic football match between Sunderland and Leeds United. It took place on May 5, 1973, at Wembley Stadium in London. The match ended in a surprising upset, with Sunderland winning 1-0. The only goal of the game was scored by Ian Porterfield, a midfielder for Sunderland, in the […]
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First Division champions Leeds United and FA Cup holders Liverpool treated Wembley to a classic curtain raiser match up in the 1992 FA Charity Shield. A Eric Cantona hat-trick was enough to edge the game to the east of the M62 motorway. Sit back and enjoy! SHOP the official Leeds United retro collection at 3Retro.com
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The talented Leeds United team of the 60’s and 70’s was made up of Internationals from all corners of the British Isles and Ireland. Under the stewardship of manager Don Revie, The Peacocks won two First Division titles, FA Cup and League Cup domestically. In European competition they won the Inter-City Fairs Cup twice. SHOP […]
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For the first time in European Cup history the Scottish and English league champions we’re paired together in the semi-final of the 69/70 competition which was dubbed the ‘Battle of Britain’. Jock Stein’s Glasgow Celtic would take on the heavily fancied Leeds United managed by Don Revie. In the tight first leg at Elland Road, […]
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On the opening day of the 1978-79 season, managerless Leeds United travelled to Highbury to face Arsenal. Jimmy Armfield’s contract at Leeds United had not been renewed and with no manager in place Maurice Lindley steps in as caretaker boss for the day and earns a good away point. Jock Stein arrived soon after from […]
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The opening day fixtures of the 1990/91 First Division season pitted newly promoted Leeds United with a tricky trip to Goodison Park to take on Colin Harvey’s Everton side. The newly promoted side managed by Howard Wilkinson took an unexpected three goal lead before the Toffees rallied with a second half comeback but they couldn’t […]
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The 1992 FA Youth Cup winners, Manchester United travelled across the M62 to take on a talented Leeds United youth side in the 2nd leg of the 1993 Youth Cup Final. The Yorkshire side managed by Paul Hart had a two goal first leg advantage over Eric Harrison’s Reds thanks to goals from Jamie Forrester […]
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