In 1975 however he was given a lifetime ban from international football along with four other players, Willie Young, Joe Harper, Pat McCluskey and Arthur Graham after an incident involving a nightclub in Copenhagen. The team were eliminated without losing a match, and put in some fine performances including a draw against Brazil. The World Cup in Germany 1974 saw Britain represented by Scotland. Leeds United captain Billy Bremner in actionĪs an international, Bremner was at the forefront of Scottish football's rise in the 1970s. If I was in the trenches at the front line, the man I would want on my right side is Billy Bremner” Don Revie "No manager could wish for a greater leader or a greater player. He had been the most successful skipper in Leeds' history. His hair is red and fuzzy and his body's black and blueīut Leeds go marching on." - Glory Glory Leeds United songīremner tasted FA Cup glory in 1972 and added another Fairs Cup and League Championship before the midfield dynamo’s glittering Elland Road career came to an end in 1976 with a move to Hull. "Little Billy Bremner is the captain of the crewįor the sake of Leeds United he would break himself in two The club had, however, gained a negative image: the press labelled them "Dirty Leeds", with Bremner viewed as being at the forefront of a physical, confrontational style. With Johnny Giles alongside Bremner, Leeds had a magnificent midfield. He won the 1970 Footballer of the Year award as United narrowly missed a unique treble of League, F.A. Bremner became captain in 1966 and remained so until he left the club.Īfter several disappointments through the mid-60s, Leeds finally won a European competition (the Fairs' Cup) in 1968, which was also the year Bremner guided them to League Cup success. The two London clubs were soon to regret the decision as the diminutive Scot helped Leeds to promotion to the top-flight in 1964. Bremner is honoured by a commemorative statue outside the South East corner of Leeds United’s Elland Road.Īt just 5' 5" tall, Bremner was rejected by Arsenal and Chelsea for being too short before signing for Leeds at the age of 17. His priceless precision passing, stamina and skill led him to become a Leeds United legend and one of the games' greatest midfielders. Pic courtesy of Mirrorpix.īilly Bremner was the fiery midfield dynamo whose tireless energy spurred on Leeds United during their most successful years, under the management of Don Revie. Billy Bremner Leeds United at the start of the 1971 -72 season.
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