30 years on - Leeds United legend Don Revie remembered in pictures

It's 30 years to the day (May 26) since the death of Leeds United legend Don Revie, here we remember the great man in pictures during his footballing career.

From his playing days to lifting the FA Cup as Leeds United manager, take a look back as we roll back the years below.

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Don Revie remembered
Don Revies managerial success often overshadows a fine playing career which included six appearances for England. A false nine, to use modern parlance, Leeds signed him from Sunderland in 1958.placeholder image
Don Revies managerial success often overshadows a fine playing career which included six appearances for England. A false nine, to use modern parlance, Leeds signed him from Sunderland in 1958.
Don Revie with Leeds Uniteds squad in 1959, with a young Jack Charlton in the back row.placeholder image
Don Revie with Leeds Uniteds squad in 1959, with a young Jack Charlton in the back row.
Revie became Leeds player-manager in 1961, replacing Jack Taylor. One of his earliest signings was the Black Flash, Albert Johanneson.placeholder image
Revie became Leeds player-manager in 1961, replacing Jack Taylor. One of his earliest signings was the Black Flash, Albert Johanneson.
Revie steered Leeds into the top flight as Division Two champions in 1964. This is a picture of his first division line-up in 1965, featuring Charlton, Billy Bremner and Bobby Collins.placeholder image
Revie steered Leeds into the top flight as Division Two champions in 1964. This is a picture of his first division line-up in 1965, featuring Charlton, Billy Bremner and Bobby Collins.
In 1965, Revie led United to their first major cup final but the club were unable to lift the FA Cup, beaten 2-1 by Bill Shanklys Liverpool.placeholder image
In 1965, Revie led United to their first major cup final but the club were unable to lift the FA Cup, beaten 2-1 by Bill Shanklys Liverpool.
Seven years into Revies tenure, Leeds landed their first major trophy with victory in the 1968 League Cup final. Terry Cooper scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley.placeholder image
Seven years into Revies tenure, Leeds landed their first major trophy with victory in the 1968 League Cup final. Terry Cooper scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley.
Success followed success as Leeds went onto win the Inter Cities Fairs Cup. The club would claim the trophy again in 1971.placeholder image
Success followed success as Leeds went onto win the Inter Cities Fairs Cup. The club would claim the trophy again in 1971.
In 1969, Leeds were crowned Division One champions in a triumph which brought to fruition almost a decade of work by Revie.placeholder image
In 1969, Leeds were crowned Division One champions in a triumph which brought to fruition almost a decade of work by Revie.
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