Brendan Ormsby was a captain who led to the brink of glory at the back end of the 1980s. The central defender was at the helm when Leeds United reached the FA Cup semi-final and Division Two play-offs during 1986/87. He made 57 appearances for Leeds United and scored seven goals. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![Brendan Ormsby training.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1MDk1MTA2.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
![Brendan Ormsby in action against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1MDk1MTA3.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Brendan Ormsby in action against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road.Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Brendan Ormsby in action](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1MDk1MTA4.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
![Brendan Ormsby in action against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1MDk1MTA5.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Brendan Ormsby in action against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Brendan Ormsby goes for a diving header.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1MDk1MTEw.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Brendan Ormsby goes for a diving header.Photo: Varley Picture Agency
![Brendan Ormsby celebrates with Andy Ritchie after scoring what proved to the winning goal against Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup fifth round clash at Elland Road in February 1987.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI1MDk1MTEx.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Brendan Ormsby celebrates with Andy Ritchie after scoring what proved to the winning goal against Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup fifth round clash at Elland Road in February 1987.