On March 17, 1961 the club made Revie manager. It was a decision that led to a Second Division title, two First Division titles, an FA Cup trophy, a Football League trophy and two Fairs Cups. These rarely-seen photos celebrate his time at the helm, on the sad anniversary of his death 31 years ago.
1. Don Revie remembered
In March 1961, Revie was appointed player-manager of Leeds United, then a Second Division club who had never previously won a major trophy. | jpimedia
2. Don Revie remembered
Don Revie with his son Don, daughter Kim and wife Elsie at Buckingham Palace after receiving an OBE. | Getty
3. Don Revie remembered
Under Revie Leeds won the Second Division, First Division (twice), an FA Cup, a League Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice as well as a Charity Shield. | Getty
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Eddie Gray returned the favour, saying recently: When Don came to the club, his ideas and how he looked at the game, he was definitely ahead of his time." | Getty
5. Don Revie remembered
Don Revie famously once said of winger Eddie Gray: "When Eddie Gray plays on snow, he doesn't leave any footprints." | Getty
6. Don Revie remembered
Don Revie also onc said: "You get nowt for being second." And his success proved his attitude at Elland Road, as 'Dirty Leeds' dominated. | jpimedia