Bill Fotherby in pictures - Leeds United's charismatic former managing director remembered

The Leeds United family are today mourning the loss of former managing director Bill Fotherby.

His business ideas and engagement with local business figures transformed Leeds’ commercial operations, underpinning their climb to the Division One title in 1992. Fotherby’s crowning achievement was securing the signature of Wilkinson four years earlier. These photos from the YEP archive capture his charisma, spirit and achievements:

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PICS: YPN
Bill Fotherby on the Elland Road pitch.placeholder image
Bill Fotherby on the Elland Road pitch.
Bill Fotherby on the Elland Road pitch.placeholder image
Bill Fotherby on the Elland Road pitch.
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Bill Fotherby.
Eric Cantona pictured signing for Leeds United with Bill Fotherby  and Eric's french agent.placeholder image
Eric Cantona pictured signing for Leeds United with Bill Fotherby and Eric's french agent.
Bill Fotherby reflects at his home in Alwoodley, Leeds after standing down as managing director.placeholder image
Bill Fotherby reflects at his home in Alwoodley, Leeds after standing down as managing director.
As managing director of W J Fotherby Ltd on Balm Road, Hunslet, he extended his clothing firm to a factory in nearby Joseph Street.placeholder image
As managing director of W J Fotherby Ltd on Balm Road, Hunslet, he extended his clothing firm to a factory in nearby Joseph Street.
Bill Fotherby, Gordon Strachan, Howard Wilkinson,  Tony Dorigo, Jon Newsome with new Leeds United sponsors - your YEP.placeholder image
Bill Fotherby, Gordon Strachan, Howard Wilkinson, Tony Dorigo, Jon Newsome with new Leeds United sponsors - your YEP.
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