Manager Jimmy Armfield came up with the idea of staging the fundraising production of Cinderella as a way of boosting team morale after the upheaval caused by his predecessor Brian Clough’s quickfire arrival and departure. It was staged at the City Varieties Music Hall in December 1974 and proved a big hit. “The script ran for about an hour but with all the cheers and the clapping, it went on for 90 minutes, like a match. It took a long time to calm it all down," recalled Armfield. "The curtain calls seemed to go on forever.” Enjoy these rarely-seen photos, published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, capturing the Leeds squad dressed for their turn in a different spotlight. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
1. Leeds United in panto
Billy Bremner as Buttons with The Ugly Sisters - Frank and Eddie Gray. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
2. Leeds United in panto
Billy Brenmer as Buttons and Duncan McKenzie as Cinderella. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
3. Leeds United in panto
Jimmy Armfield, The Narrator, in full flow with the other players on stage. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
4. Leeds United in panto
Billy Bremner as Buttons and Frank and Eddie Gray as The Ugly Sisters. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
5. Leeds United panto
Norman Hunter as Prince Charming and manager Jimmy Armfield as The Narrator. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Leeds United captain Billy Bremner is all smiles on stage. Photo: Varley Picture Agency