He was also named as the FWA Footballer of the Year in 1970 and was listed on the PFA Team of the Year in 197374. Leeds United reception after winning the FA Cup. Sarah has guessed that Mack is the father of Chloe's baby, but Chloe lied to her face. 7th Dec 2022, 6:00am Billy Bremner; a leader, winner and fighter, was the colossus of that great United side under Don Revie. [32] It took the team some time to gel, as only two wins came from the opening eight league games, and Leeds eventually finished a distant second to champions Everton. December 1969, Leeds players on route from Leeds to Budapest, having just arrived in Manchester, on their way to Ringway, to fly to Budapest. Born in 1935 in. However more runners-up medals came from the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup. [80], Bremner was appointed manager of struggling Fourth Division side Doncaster Rovers in November 1978. He was only 17 when he made the first of his 585 appearances over 16 years for Leeds. [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. 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. The Charity Shield (now known as The Community Shield) is the seasons traditional curtain-raiser, a generally amicable affair where the two sides dont exactly bust a gut in pursuit of victory. Charlie Nicholas, a contemporary player, accurately embraced Bremner's contribution to football by saying: "His determination and love of the game made him such a difficult opponent. [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'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. by Steve Huey. 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. [65] After being turned down for the job he announced his intention to retire as a player at the end of his contract in June 1978. He went on to captain the team in every minute of Scotlands undefeated campaign, although they still went out in the group stages. [25], The club had a slow start to the 196768 season but soon picked up, particularly so with a 70 victory over Chelsea, though for the second successive season they ended up in fourth spot. Although he mellowed with age, Bremner will be remembered as a firebrand. Leeds United manager Don Revie holds a bottle of champagne for captain Billy Bremner after winning the First Division Title. [83] He appointed former Leeds coach Les Cocker as his assistant. What Azzedine Ounahi has said about his post-World Cup future amid Leeds United links. He spent seven years as Doncaster manager, guiding the club to promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1980-81 and 1983-84, before he took on the manager's job at Leeds United in October 1985. Created by sculptor Frances Segelman, it was unveiled in 1999 and is a fitting tribute to the Leeds legend. Mr John Rafferty, Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress turn to look. [54], Manager Don Revie took the England management job in July 1974. [92], To try and win immediate promotion during the 198384 season Bremner signed veteran forward Ernie Moss (who had won three promotions out of the division), Andy Kowalski, left-back John Breckin, experienced defender Bill Green, and young midfielder Mark Miller. 8th May 1972. [69], The EnglandScotland football rivalry was intense throughout his playing career, and so great media attention came upon Bremner and the rest of the Scottish players after they beat world champions England 32 at Wembley to become the "unofficial world champions" on 15 April 1967. Bremner, who died from a heart attack aged 54, famously captained Scotland to victory in 1967 over the then World Cup winners . [28], Revie targeted the title for the 196869 campaign and played Bremner in every league game as Leeds finished six points clear at the top to become champions of England for the first time. Remarkably, Giles was only booked for his moment of madness but worse was to come. In 1988, the Football League, as part of its centenary season celebrations, included Bremner on its list of 100 League Legends. [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. 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. Billy will be "sadly missed" - says his former Leeds team mate Eddie Gray 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. [10] However, Leeds went on to be relegated from the First Division at the end of the 195960 season. [63], He missed the 197778 pre-season with a knee injury, but recovered well enough to make 36 appearances throughout the campaign. His son, Dean, died, aged 43, in his flat on 28 July 2011, attributed to a medical condition and natural causes. [107] Other new arrivals were winger Russell Doig (15,000 from East Stirlingshire), goalkeeper Ronnie Sinclair (free transfer from Nottingham Forest) and midfielder John Buckley (35,000 from Doncaster Rovers, having also signed him whilst at Doncaster). [86] Rovers ended the season in 12th place. Theres also an inscription underneath: BILLY BREMNER, 1942-1997, LEEDS UNITED, 1959-1976, 771 APPEARANCES: 115 GOALS, INSPIRATIONAL CAPTAIN OF THE GREAT REVIE TEAM., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Biography - A Short Wiki. A friend of a friend of mine drove him home and he was then taken to hospital. [120], New additions for the 199091 campaign were Peterborough United goalkeeper Paul Crichton, Stoke City defender Andy Holmes and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eddie Gormley, as well as his former Leeds captain Brendan Ormsby. l-r Billy Bremner, Mike O'Grady, and Jim Storey. Scottish soccer player and coach best known for playing for a number of Scottish teams and for coaching both Leeds United and the Doncaster Rovers. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Leeds United Civic Reception. If you want some idea of just how good as he was, both as a player and a leader, you need look no further than his teammate, striker Allan Sniffer Clarke. He has also played with The Pretenders, Shakin' Stevens, Carlene Carter and The Coal Porters, as well as issuing four solo albums.[1]. Region. 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. "When Billy Bremner took us across the white line, whether it was at Elland Road or Anfield or Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge, those players, my team, we died for Leeds United we died for that club, he once reflected. [5] Bash! Left to right: Goalkeeper David Harvey with his daughter, Dawn, Billy Bremner with his son Billy, Johnny Giles with Son Michael, Jack Charlton with Peter and Debbie, Paul Reaney with daughter Paula all lined up for a donkey race. He not only stayed but led the Scots to a draw with Brazil. On 13 December 1997, Leeds United played away at Chelsea. [2] [3] He was educated in Dunedin, but spent much of his life in Invercargill, before moving to Auckland. The early '90s proved to be a very terrible time for Willie Nelson as news of his son's tragic death hit the media. Leeds United celebrate their Wembley victory at the Royal Garden Hotel after beating Arsenal in the League Cup Final at Wembley. The challenge prompted one of the most famous photographs in British football with Mackay grabbing Bremner by his shirt and the Leeds man looking more than a little terrified. For the record, the game ended 1-1 and it was Liverpool that went on to win on penalties. 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. A spectator tried to have both players charged with breach of the peace. [115] United started the season inconsistently, but five straight wins in December won Bremner the Second Division Manager of the Month award. Rockpile members Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe also utilized his talents as a guitarist on many of their early solo projects. His Leeds playing career spanned 16 years, from the Division 2 days right through to the European Cup Final. Bremner first became known playing with The Luvvers, who served as Lulu's backing band. [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. Shocked former colleagues led the tributes last night to Billy Bremner, the inspirational former captain of Leeds United and Scotland who died yesterday of a suspected heart attack in a Doncaster . [87] The good results continued for the rest of the campaign, and Rovers were promoted in third place. complaining of chest pains. [11] Taylor resigned in March 1961, and player Don Revie was promoted to manager. Players parade the trophy through the streets from City square to Elland Road. (Edward Morgan), For the sake of goodness and love, man shall let death have no sovereignty over his thoughts.Thomas Mann (18751955), There is a rhythm to the ending of a marriage just like the rhythm of a courtshiponly backward. featured a rhythm section of Dave Kerr-Clemenson from Fast Buck on bass and Terry Williams from Rockpile on drums. Advertisement. Another song by him, "The Creature from the Black Lagoon", appeared on Edmunds' third solo album, Repeat When Necessary.[3]. [74] Having been selected, Bremner captained Scotland to a 20 win over Zaire at the Westfalenstadion. [72] He scored his first international goal in a 21 qualifying victory over Austria at Hampden Park, his first game as captain. The following year, Bremner would be banned for life from playing for Scotland after an altercation at a Copenhagen nightclub following a friendly against Denmark. Leeds United reception after winning the FA Cup. [103] He also moved on the young players signed by former manager and teammate Eddie Gray, choosing to sign experienced players in their place. His illustrious career at the club ended a year later when he moved on to captain Hull City. as a guy as well. [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. Bremner had been taken to hospital on Friday and died in Doncaster Royal Infirmary on Sunday morning. Captain Billy Bremner holds the Championship Trophy aloft for the crowd to see. [104] Five key young players to leave the club were Scott Sellars (20,000 to Blackburn Rovers), Terry Phelan (free transfer to Swansea City), Denis Irwin, Tommy Wright and Andy Linighan (all to Oldham Athletic for 60,000, 55,000 and 80,000 respectively). [130] In September 2013 he was voted as the greatest captain in the Football League's history. For other inquiries, Contact Us. If you want to see just how good this great partnership was, look no further than a game that took place on March 4, 1972. [121] Rovers started the 199192 season badly and Bremner tendered his resignation on 2 November, with the club sitting bottom of the Football League. All the latest Leeds United headlines as calls have been made for the left-back to be sold at 'half price' after a torrid time in the Eredivisie. [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. The unbreakable footballer who became an icon and captain of Leeds United was not about. In 1971, Bremner added some guitar work to March Hare, the first solo album from ex-Honeybus member Colin Hare. [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]. Make no mistake about that, it is not over yet" Leeds could not overtake Arsenal, who went on to win the Double. A statue of Bremner, who died in 1997, was unveiled outside Leeds United's Elland Road stadium two years later. [24] In Europe they beat DWS (Netherlands), Valencia (Spain), Bologna (Italy) and Kilmarnock (Scotland) to reach the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final against Dinamo Zagreb (Yugoslavia); Zagreb won 20 at the Stadion Maksimir and held Leeds to a 00 draw at Elland Road to leave Leeds with another second-place finish. [109] The FA Cup run continued into the semi-finals, where they were knocked out 32 by Coventry City at Hillsborough in a close-run game that ran into extra-time. 3rd March 1968. November 1970, Billy Bremner with the Inter Cities Fair Cup in June 1971. [16] With Bremner, Collins and Giles in midfield, Leeds went on to win promotion as champions in the 196364 season. [55] Leeds lost the 1974 FA Charity Shield in a penalty shoot-out to Liverpool, but more significantly Bremner and Kevin Keegan were sent off for fighting and received eleven game suspensions. [88] He signed Celtic's Colin Douglas for the challenge of Third Division football, but otherwise remained loyal to his promotion squad for the approaching 198182 season. [126] He was inducted into both the English Football Hall of Fame and the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. 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). [66] The season was a disaster, and though Collins was sacked and replaced by youth coach Ken Houghton in February, results did not improve and Hull were relegated in last place, ten points from safety. It was good to be in his company," said Law. Also for long parts of the match singing "Billy Bremner's barmy army". Paul Madeley, Norman , DavidHunter, Billy Bremner Harvey and Paul Reaney enjoy a joke as they leave the station to board the coach to Ringway. He played over 50 games in a season on eight occasions, five of those consecutively. 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. [127][128] He was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in 2004, with the acknowledgement that: "his priceless precision passing, stamina and skill led him to become a Leeds United legend and one of the games' greatest midfielders" and that he "was not simply tough but a skilful player with an ability to score in crucial games". [112], Bremner signed a new three-year contract in the 1987 close season. 2nd March 1968. Leeds face Cardiff in an FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday. A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours. 17th February 1966. Work hard, play hard, that was Bremners approach to life. In a flash, Bremner leant over and removed the journalists false teeth, hiding them in his bag and only giving them back at the end of the flight. "It is absolutely awful. He then became a member of the Neil Innes band Fatso, which went on to record the soundtrack for the original Rutland Weekend Television series.[2]. At the time, Billy, who was only 33 years old, was discovered dead and hanging from a cord in . Predicted Cardiff City XI and injury updates ahead of Leeds United FA Cup clash. [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. Players parade the trophy through the streets and Elland Road. He took enormous pleasure in playing his part in beating the world champions at Wembley the following year. [94] Promotion was secured in comfortable fashion, as they finished as runners-up to runaway champions York City, ten points above fifth-place Aldershot. Previous Next. ", Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Billy Bremner. Bremner, the red-headed tiger who captained Leeds during their glory years of the 1960s and 1970s, died on December 7, 1997, at the tragically early age of 54. Regarded as one of the game's great midfielders, he combined precision passing skills with tenacious tackling and physical stamina. 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. [13] He had a ghost-written column in Shoot throughout the 1970s. [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. "Trouble Boys" was covered by Thin Lizzy on a single in 1981. Bremner's former Scotland colleague, Denis Law, said the news of his friend's death was "tragic". 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. [78], Bremner's last cap came against Denmark on 3 September 1975. 1st April 1965. 9th April 1970. As an international, he won his first cap in 1965, not long before England won the 1966 World Cup. 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. William John Bremner (9 December 1942 7 December 1997) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager. Bremner applied for the vacant Leeds job after Johnny Giles had been named by Revie as his successor, but instead the board surprised everyone by appointing Brian Clough, who went on to a disastrous 44-day spell in charge of Leeds at the start of the 197475 season. Leeds United football players Bobby Collins, Billy Bremner & Jack Charlton return home to Leeds Central station after their recent victory over Manchester United April 1965. Leeds held out for a 00 draw. Billy smoked, I smoked, a few of the lads did.. 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. . [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. [7] Manager Jack Taylor gave him his debut at outside-right in a 31 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, at the age of 17 years and 47 days; Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Phil Brown noted that Bremner showed "enthusiasm, guts, intelligence, most accurate use of the ball and unselfishness" despite poor weather conditions. [71] Bremner's second international goal came in a 32 win over Wales in a British Home Championship game at the Racecourse Ground. He returned to Leeds as manager in 1985, staying for three years, and went back to Doncaster in 1989. [82] After retiring from football in November 1991 he took up work as an after dinner speaker. He was born in Stirling, Scotland to James and Bridget Bremner. and they said that he had gone.". "I thought there was not a great deal of a problem but I phoned this morning On the pitch, he was the heart and soul of Don Revie's brilliant Leeds United side. 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. 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. [64] Kaye was sacked after a poor start to the season, and was replaced by Bremner's former Leeds teammate Bobby Collins, who had joined the club as assistant manager in the summer; as at Leeds, Bremner had applied for the vacant managerial role, but was rejected. Europe. [84] However a lean spell would follow, and from November to February Doncaster failed to win in the league. The Rhinos are making moves in the transfer market! [30] Leeds set a number of records: most points (67), most wins (27), fewest defeats (2), and most home points (39). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. His former Leeds United team-mates Allan Clarke, who read the lesson at the service, Bobby Collins, Norman Hunter, Eddie Gray, Trevor Cherry, Duncan MacKenzie, Paul Reaney, Mick Jones, Joe Jordan, Terry Cooper, Paul Madeley and Gordon McQueen went to his funeral in Edlington, along with Nobby Stiles, Asa Hartford, and Danny Wilson, and just about every major figure from Scottish football, past and present, Dave MacKay, Alex Smith, Denis Law and Alex Ferguson among them, and there was citywide mourning in Leeds due to the extremely high esteem in which he is held by Leeds United fans. [89], Strong competition promoted from the Fourth Division Wigan Athletic, Sheffield United and Bradford City made the 198283 campaign a tough prospect. 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November 1969, Leeds United Christmas party at Elland Road. [118] He signed Lincoln City winger John McGinley and Leeds midfielder John Stiles, and led the club to a 20th-place finish in 198990, which represented a small improvement on the previous season. 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). Leeds Skipper, Billy Bremner sits back - waiting and hoping his cold clears up before the European Cup match against Ferencvarous. The soccer player Billy Bremner died at the age of 54. [55] Revie's departure was tough for Bremner, who had a strong bond with his manager. At Leeds, Bremner won the First Division (196869 and 197374), Second Division (196364), Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1968 and 1971), FA Cup (1972), League Cup (1968) and FA Charity Shield (1969). [2] Results fluctuated during the 197879 season, demonstrated by a 71 defeat by struggling AFC Bournemouth punctuating a run of five wins in six games. Trawl through any image library of Billy Bremner and youll inevitably see pictures of him with a fag on the go. [133], In late 2021 and early 2022, the University of Stirling began research into Billy Bremners life. Leeds United reception after winning the FA Cup. [98] To replace then he bought Dave Rushbury from Gillingham for 10,000 and spent 60,000 on Millwall defender Dave Cusack. [3] On 26 December 1902, Bremner married Alice Genevieve McLachlan, [4] and they had two . "I heard on Friday that he had been at a `do' the previous night and had been "He was an excellent player for Scotland, not only as a football player but [71], Placed in a tough group for qualification to the 1970 FIFA World Cup, Scotland failed to qualify after finishing in second place. 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After Bremner scored the only goal of the semi-final clash with Wolves, Leeds went on to lose the FA Cup final 10 to Second Division Sunderland. Bremner played all the guitar parts and sang the harmonies with Kerr-Clemenson. I just can't take it in that he is gone," said Law, from his home in Altrincham, Manchester. Ordinarily, Bremner wouldnt bother with eating, preferring a cup of tea and a Kit Kat but if someone else was paying, hed order three-courses and some extra Kit Kats for his kids back home. [39] Success instead came in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, as Leeds knocked out Sarpsborg (Norway), Dynamo Dresden (East Germany), Sparta Prague (Czechoslovakia), Vitria (Portugal) and Liverpool to reach the final with Juventus (Italy). They have consulted local sources, including former St Modans pupils as researchers, which is where Bremner attended high school. as a guy as well. [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. Billy Bremner holds up the League Cup, the first trophy the team has won. [108] This sale though allowed Bremner money for further signings and he took left-back Bobby McDonald from Oxford United, full-back Micky Adams from Coventry City for 110,000, and striker John Pearson and defender Mark Aizlewood from Charlton Athletic for 72,000 and 200,000 respectively. An essential cog in the pragmatic, often over-robust yet frequently wonderfully. 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. [33] In the European Cup Leeds recorded a club record 100 win over Norwegian side Lyn, with Bremner netting two of the goals. William Murray Bremner (born 4 August 1946, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is a Scottish guitarist, best known for his work in the band Rockpile and on many of Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds' albums. Moore publicly supported Margaret Thatcher at the 1979 general election. Born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, to James and Bridget Bremner, he attended St Modan's High School and represented Scotland Schoolboys. 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. [116] His successor, Howard Wilkinson, was given money to spend by the board and Leeds went on to win promotion in 1990. [71], Scotland were the only home nation to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup after finishing ahead of Czechoslovakia and Denmark in their group. He was only 5ft 5in tall yet his stature, at a time when football was more physical than it is today, allowed him to become not only the inspiration and captain of the championship, Fairs' Cup, FA Cup and League Cup winning Leeds side that Don Revie produced, but also the driving force in the 1974 Scottish World Cup side that was among the best that country has raised. Leeds United 1 v Arsenal 0. The list of accolades on Bremners stellar CV is as long as it is impressive. And, as his roommate Jack Charlton revealed, it was always the same thing. [91] Only seven wins from the last 36 games of the season left Doncaster relegated in 23rd place, 16 points behind 20th-place Orient. "I heard on Friday that he had been at a `do' the previous night and had been [27] The second soon followed, despite a disappointment of exiting the FA Cup at the semi-final stage with defeat by Everton, as they reached the final of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup by beating CA Spora (Luxembourg), FK Partizan (Yugoslavia), Hibernian (Scotland), Rangers (Scotland), and Dundee (Scotland). [13] Leeds struggled in the 196162 campaign, finishing just three points above the Second Division relegation zone, despite 12 goals in 45 appearances from Bremner, who finished as the club's joint top-scorer alongside centre-half Jack Charlton. [8] A The Sunday Times headline later dubbed him as "10st of barbed wire" due to his tenacity and tough tackling. [57] Teammate Peter Lorimer insisted that the only criticism he had of Bremner was in applying for the management job against Giles, which had caused to board to look elsewhere for fear of dividing the dressing room by choosing between Bremner and Giles. He was also one of those rare players that could walk the walk and talk the talk and his motto side before self every time perfectly encapsulated his all or nothing approach to the game. They exchanged punches and, rightly, were sent off. A disappointing opening sequence of the 198081 season was followed by six wins in six games in September, and Bremner won his second Manager of the Month award. Acknowledging that this was the type of game in which Bremner would have excelled, the travelling fans sang "We've got nine men and Billy!" He was a brilliant little player but a dirty little b******, said Mackay later. He would later manage Leeds but sadly, died at the age of just 55. Scotland's former captain wonwon two First Division titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and two Inter Cities Fairs Cups at Elland Road. 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