He was a passionate player whose tireless energy was the motor that drove Leeds during its most successful years under the management of Don Revie. Previous Next. The captain for 11 years. One newspaper report even called him 10st of barbed wire such was his tenacity in the tackle. [124], A statue by sculptor Frances Segelman of Bremner in celebratory pose was erected outside Elland Road in tribute in 1999. Billy Bremner, football player and manager: born Stirling 9 December 1942; played for Leeds United 1958-76, Scotland 1965-75 (54 caps), Hull City 1976-78; manager, Doncaster Rovers 1978-85, Leeds United 1985-88, Doncaster Rovers 1989-91; died Doncaster 7 December 1997. As an international, he won his first cap in 1965, not long before England won the 1966 World Cup. [73] However, Bremner was nearly not selected by manager Willie Ormond after Ormond found him drunk in a bar not long after Jimmy Johnstone had to be rescued by the coastguard having gotten stranded in a rowing boat during a night out following a home international match against Northern Ireland. He went on to captain the team in every minute of Scotlands undefeated campaign, although they still went out in the group stages. One rare exception was in 1974 when the League champions Leeds, under their new manager Brian Clough, took on the FA Cup winners, Bill Shanklys Liverpool. [93] Investment by new director Peter Wetzel allowed Bremner to spend 120,000 on three players in March: 60,000 on Stirling Albion defender John Philliben, 25,000 on young Celtic midfielder Jim Dobbin, and 35,000 on Shrewsbury Town defender Alan Brown. On the pitch, he was the heart and soul of Don Revie's brilliant Leeds United side. [70] Many teammates said that Bremner held this match as one of the proudest moments of his career. Bremner made 585 appearances for Leeds [50], Revie instructed Bremner to be more attacking in the 197374 campaign, and the result was 11 goals in 52 appearances, his biggest goal tally in 12 years. His most recent solo album, Rock Files, was issued in 2012. I just can't take it in that he is gone," said Law, from his home in Altrincham, Manchester. Billy Bremner Popularity . 29th April 1969. He has since been voted Leeds United's greatest player of all time and has a statue outside the south-east corner of their Elland Road stadium. Bremner also captained Scotland in the 1974 World Cup Finals. Although his passionate nature was a driving force it also got him into trouble on several occaisions, most memborably during the 1974 Charity Shield, when Bremner and the Liverpool striker Kevin Keegan were both sent off after a brief clash. 8th May 1972. Leeds United captain Billy Bremner getting into his car outside Elland Road. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [112], Bremner signed a new three-year contract in the 1987 close season. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [83] He appointed former Leeds coach Les Cocker as his assistant. Bremner denied the allegations but Leeds too warned him about his future conduct. Bremner first appeared for Leeds when he was only 17. Region. Oh, he liked his cigs, said his teammate Jack Charlton. [49] They were then beaten 10 by Italian side A.C. Milan at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in the European Cup Winners' Cup Final, though Bremner missed the final due to suspension. The death has occurred much earlier.Erica Jong (b. Work hard, play hard, that was Bremners approach to life. Captain of Leeds, skipper of Scotland and a player to engender loyalty from all of his teammates, Bremner was the lynchpin of the all-conquering Leeds United side of his era. Included among the cuts was a special duet between father and son, with Billy singing lead vocal, "My Body's Just a Suitcase for My Soul . URGENT PLEA FOR HELP To all the friends of Billy Bremner As you are all aware we have this week all lost a very good friend, a kind genuine lovely man and Billy deserves the very best send off that we can give him. Europe. [15], United had a more promising 196263 campaign, finishing four points shy of promotion, though Bremner was limited to 24 appearances. Unfortunately funerals are very expensive and Billys mum and daughter do not have a lot, Linda is a pensioner and Ellie is only 17, Linda is. Billy was the best player who ever played, they don't make players like him today.". His Leeds playing career spanned 16 years, from the Division 2 days right through to the European Cup Final. [59], With most of the Revie built team retiring or moving on to other clubs, Armfield had to rebuild the squad, though Bremner would still play 38 games in the 197576 campaign. In the bath behind them are fellow Leeds players Clark, Bremner, Bates, and Sprake. [2] However, by the time Bremner joined the group in 1966, they were on the wane; Bremner did not play on any of Lulu's recorded material, and joined just after the group recorded their only single without Lulu ("The House on the Hill"/"Most Unlovely") for Parlophone in 1966. [61] His debut at Boothferry Park came against Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest, and Bremner was credited with scoring the winning goal of the game with a free-kick, though it seemed to have gone in with a significant deflection. 8th April 1972: Leeds United manager Don Revie presents Jack Charlton with a bottle of champagne and the Footballer of the Month trophy in the changing room after a match. [133], In late 2021 and early 2022, the University of Stirling began research into Billy Bremners life. November 1970, Billy Bremner with the Inter Cities Fair Cup in June 1971. Regarded as one of the game's great midfielders, he combined precision passing skills with tenacious tackling and physical stamina. [20], In October 1965, Leeds skipper Collins was injured in an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup game against Torino and Revie gave the captaincy to Bremner after initially handing the armband to Charlton for the remainder of the season; Charlton was keen to give up the captaincy as it prevented his superstitious ritual of coming out of the tunnel last on match days. ", Bremner was portrayed by Stephen Graham in the 2009 biographical drama film The Damned United, directed by Tom Hooper and starring Michael Sheen as Brian Clough. [86] A mounting injury crisis caused him to make a return to playing on 29 March for the visit of Bournemouth, a game in which 16-year-old Ian Snodin was named on the bench. [113] New arrivals at the club were Glynn Snodin (150,000 from Sheffield Wednesday), winger Gary Williams (230,000 from Aston Villa) and Bobby Davison (350,000 from Derby County), as well as Jim Melrose and Ken DeMange. [108] A 21 FA Cup Fifth Round victory over First Division side Queens Park Rangers then raised belief in the players, and they qualified for the play-offs by the end of the campaign. In his book Adventures in the Golden Age; Scotland at the World Cup, legendary Scottish commentator Archie McPherson even claims that it was a boozy session at a friendly against Norway in Oslo that cost Bremners drinking buddy Jimmy Johnstone his place in Scotlands 1974 World Cup squad. A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours. Twenty five years after his death, Scottish football legend Billy Bremner still looms large on the streets where he grew up. They have consulted local sources, including former St Modans pupils as researchers, which is where Bremner attended high school. An essential cog in the pragmatic, often over-robust yet frequently wonderfully entertaining Leeds United team of the Sixties and Seventies, he was also the red-haired dynamo in Scotland's inter- national side, winning 54 caps. On the 21st anniversary of his death, aged just 54, we're celebrating the genius of the man who has been immortalised with a statue outside Elland Road. Associated With. [5] Bash! Scotland were unfortunately eliminated without losing a match and Pele was full of praise for Bremner, who nevertheless began the following season with an incident that put a shadow over his career. Billy Bremner: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. [33], "Leeds, like Sisyphus, have pushed three boulders almost to the top of three mountains and are now left to see them all back in the dark of the valley. . However more runners-up medals came from the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup. He would later manage Leeds but sadly, died at the age of just 55. [100] The club had declined during his absence; Leeds had dropped down into the Second Division, sold Elland Road to the council to raise money, and club supporters picked up a reputation for violence after regular hooligan riots in the stands. [111] John Sheridan put Leeds ahead in extra-time of the replay, but two late goals from Peter Shirtliff changed the game and denied Leeds promotion. He played over 50 games in a season on eight occasions, five of those consecutively. Bremner, who died from a heart attack aged 54, famously captained Scotland to victory in 1967 over the then World Cup winners . Leeds face Cardiff in an FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday. [60], Bremner signed with Hull City for a 25,000 fee on 23 September 1976, manager John Kaye feeling that Bremner's experience would benefit his youthful Second Division side. as a guy as well. Yes, despite being the captain of the team of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Bremner liked nothing more than sparking up once he was done training or playing. After several disappointments, Leeds finally won a European competition (the Fairs' Cup) in 1968, which was also the year Bremner guided them to League Cup success. Once he was able to focus again on that particular dream, Willie completed and released the album, titled "Peace in the Valley," in 1994. While stories of his on-the-pitch heroics will continue to be passed down among the generations for as long as football is played at Elland Road, we've chosen to look at some of the quieter moments from Bremner's Leeds United career. [101] He quickly reinstated Don Revie's philosophy and his little traditions, for example he reinstated the sessions of carpet bowls on Friday evenings. [110] After overcoming Oldham in the play-off semi-final their opponents in the play-off final were Charlton Athletic, and after 10 home wins in both legs the tie went to a replay at St Andrew's. Death. In 1988, the Football League, as part of its centenary season celebrations, included Bremner on its list of 100 League Legends. Sponsored by Ancestry. Bremner's international career ended in unfortunate circumstances in 1975, when he and four other internationals were banned for life from playing for Scotland after being accused of unruly behaviour at a Copenhagen night-club and in the team's hotel. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007. Review. December 1969, Billy Bremner Leeds Captain seen here with the FA cup in the build up to the FA Cup Final between Leeds United and Chelsea. Patrick Bamford, Cody Drameh and other Leeds United players with a point to prove vs Cardiff. [23], A poor start to the 196667 season prevented another push for the title, and Leeds eventually finished in fourth place. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [6] He joined along with his friend Tommy Henderson, who would return to Scotland due to homesickness without making a first team debut. The club's biggest aim would be success in the European Cup, and they made it to the final after knocking out FC Zrich (Switzerland), jpest FC (Hungary), Anderlecht (Belgium), and Barcelona (Spain). Bremner was the heart and soul of Don Revie's great Leeds United side. [56] By the time Bremner was allowed to play again Jimmy Armfield was the manager, though he refuted the accusation that he had attempted to undermine Clough as "ridiculous". [40] Bremner recovered from an ankle injury just in time to face Liverpool in the semi-finals, and scored the only goal of the two-legged tie with a header at Anfield. [8] A The Sunday Times headline later dubbed him as "10st of barbed wire" due to his tenacity and tough tackling. Bremner was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2004 in recognition of his impact on the game. Bremner captained his country throughout the process, having first taken up the armband in a friendly defeat by Denmark in Copenhagen. He returned to Leeds as manager in 1985, staying for three years, and went back to Doncaster in 1989. Well, I only ever cried over two people, Billy Bremner and Bob. [84] However a lean spell would follow, and from November to February Doncaster failed to win in the league. [75] He was later accused by Zairian player Ndaye Mulamba of racially abusing him during this match, as well as spitting at Mulamba and Mana Mamuwene. He spent seven years as Doncaster manager, guiding the club to promotion out of the Fourth Division in 198081 and 198384, before he took on the manager's job at Leeds United in October 1985. HE may have been just 5ft5in but what Billy Bremner lacked in height he more than made up for in skill, passion and desire. Described as '10 stone of barbed wire', the tenacious, tough-tackling Scot captained the Whites through their golden age, earning a reputation as one of the most fearless players of his generation. [55] Revie's departure was tough for Bremner, who had a strong bond with his manager. He has also played with The Pretenders, Shakin' Stevens, Carlene Carter and The Coal Porters, as well as issuing four solo albums.[1]. "He was an excellent player for Scotland, not only as a football player but 1968 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. A second solo album, A Good Week's Work, followed in 1999 and a third No Ifs, Buts, Maybes in 2006, both recorded in Sweden. Leeds United news as details of Georginio Rutter reported transfer clauses emerge, A round-up of your latest Leeds-related headlines, Lois Forsell explains Leeds Rhinos decision to complete triple capture from Army Rugby League. [122], At the beginning of December 1997, Bremner was rushed to hospital after suffering from pneumonia, but suffered a suspected heart attack at his Doncaster home in the small village of Clifton and died two days before his 55th birthday. 8th May 1972. Scotland's Billy Bremner tees off watched by Denis Law during a game of golf at Enfield golf club before the side's fixture against England in the home international series. [67], Bremner was well established in the Scotland set-up, playing in a trial match against the Scottish Football League XI[4] and winning four under-23 caps,[3] before he made his senior debut for Scotland in May 1965, in a 00 draw with Spain at Hampden Park. [115] The inconsistent results returned however, and Leeds finished the 198788 season in seventh place, eight points outside the play-offs. After Rockpile split in 1981, Bremner released two solo singles on Stiff Records "Loud Music In Cars" / "The Price is Right" (BUY 125)[2] and "Laughter Turns to Tears" / "Tired and Emotional" (BUY 143). [14] One bright spot was the signing of Bobby Collins in March, who helped form the "win-at-all-costs" attitude that defined Leeds and Bremner throughout the rest of Revie's 13 years as manager. [22] Leeds finished second in the league in the 196566 campaign to Liverpool, who had finished six points clear at the top. He has also been included in the Football League 100 Legends and is a member of both the English Football Hall of Fame and Scottish Football Hall of Fame. [68] He went on to feature in qualifying games for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, but defeats to Poland and Italy left Scotland second in their group, which was not enough to qualify. "He was an excellent player for Scotland, not only as a football player but Remarkably, Giles was only booked for his moment of madness but worse was to come. A native of Scotland, Bremner was already a prominent session guitarist and pub rock scenester when he joined Rockpile in 1976. In the early Eighties he led Doncaster Rovers out of the fourth division, then returned to Leeds in 1985, where he had three years as manager before again returning to Doncaster. [2] In addition to his guitar playing, Bremner occasionally sang lead, as he did on "Heart" and "You Ain't Nothing But Fine" on the 1980 Rockpile album Seconds of Pleasure. [17] A run of victories put the club top by the new year, however they lost the title on goal average to Manchester United after drawing the last game of the season with already-relegated Birmingham City. [42], Leeds finished second in the league for the third successive season in the 197172 campaign, despite playing some of the best football in the club's history. Bremner released his first solo album, Bash!, in 1984,[1] containing songs co-written with The Records' Will Birch, and covers of songs by Elvis Costello, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. [79] Bremner maintained his innocence, stating that the incident had been blown out of proportion by the SFA. In the days before his death Billy Bremner refused hospital visits from all but his immediate family. He was famous for being a Soccer Player. [129] In 2006, he was voted Leeds United's greatest player of all time. "Trouble Boys" was covered by Thin Lizzy on a single in 1981. Mick Bates, former Leeds midfielder, dies aged 73 Loyal Leeds player made almost 200 appearances during the Don Revie era. [114] A more significant new face was David Batty, a key player of the future who was given his debut from the youth team. November 1969, Leeds United Christmas party at Elland Road. Players parade the trophy through the streets and Elland Road. [2] Rovers ended the season in 22nd place, though 11 points ahead of Halifax Town and Crewe Alexandra, and successfully applied to the Football League for re-election.[2]. [10] However, Leeds went on to be relegated from the First Division at the end of the 195960 season. No matter where we were, on a Saturday morning Billy used to get it delivered on a tray in bed. l-r Billy Bremner, Mike O'Grady, and Jim Storey. The new material has been shared in an online exhibition through the university website. "I thought there was not a great deal of a problem but I phoned this morning [43] They knocked out Bristol Rovers, Liverpool, Cardiff City, Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City to reach the 1972 FA Cup Final with Arsenal; they then won the trophy for the first time in the club's history with Allan Clarke scoring the final's only goal. Despite suffering with a back injury Bremner was appointed as captain and played 32 games. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? [115] United started the season inconsistently, but five straight wins in December won Bremner the Second Division Manager of the Month award. Bremner stayed until September 1976 when he joined Hull City. [21] Revie and Bremner had a strong bond of trust, which was why the manager gave him the captaincy at such a young age. Bremner played for Hull City from 1976 to 1978, before being appointed player-manager at Doncaster Rovers in November 1978. [99], Bremner was appointed as Leeds United manager in October 1985, having impressed the boardroom with his work at Doncaster, particularly his negotiation skills during the sale of Ian Snodin; Leeds paid Doncaster 45,000 in compensation. Long before England won the 1966 World Cup Winners ' Cup the pitch he... 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