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.
13. Billy Bremner
Portrait of Billy Bremner at Leeds. (Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport) Photo: Getty Images
14. Billy Bremner - 1973
Scottish footballer Billy Bremner of Leeds United FC, a League Division 1 team at the start of the 1973-74 football season, UK, 29th August 1973. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Evening Standard
15. Billy Bremner - 1974
Referee R Matthenson sends off Kevin Keegan from Liverpool FC and Billy Bremner of Leeds United FC for trading punches during a testy Charity Shield match at Wembley. (Photo by Robert Stiggins/Express/Getty Images) Photo: Robert Stiggins
16. Billy Bremner - 1987
Billy Bremner of Leeds United signals to his team during a League Division Two match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London. Crystal Palace won the match 1-0. (Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport) Photo: Getty Images