Leeds United 1965-66 A Season in Brief DIVISION ONE Preview The club would now be competing on four fronts, Don Revie announced that the League Cup would be the lowest of his priorities, a chance to blood further youngsters. Surprisingly there were no new signings during pre-season, but the manager had set his sights on young Blackpool wideman Alan Ball and he spent all his time trying to persuade Blackpool to do business. Substitutes were to be allowed for the first time, but only if a player was injured, it was hoped that clubs would abide by the spirit of the law. The club would also be involved in competitive European action for the first time in their history. The Season United began with a home win against Sunderland and immediately settled into a routine, quickly dispelling fears that they might be a ‘one season’ wonder. Torino were the first opponents in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup (ICFC), Leeds progressed, but it was at a high cost, as Collins was on the end of a terrible foul that required an operation in Italy. This virtually ruled him out for the season and contributed to the end of his United career. Johnny Giles had long been considered the ideal replacement for the ageing Collins and he was an immediate success when moved inside. This meant that there was a gap at outside right. Revie was not convinced that he had a replacement in the squad, so he swooped to sign Mike O’Grady from Huddersfield, he made his debut as United recorded their biggest win 36 /((’681,7(’ since 1938 when they beat Northampton Town 6-1. Over the Christmas period, Leeds would meet Liverpool, who would eventually be crowned champions, home and away on consecutive days, United winning at Anfield, but losing at home the next day. They lay in fifth spot but had games in hand. Further progress had been made in the ICFC at the expense of Leipzig from East Germany, before a glamour tie in Spain against Valencia. Perhaps showing that the team’s style was still based on counter attack, they reversed football logic, by twice winning away from home whilst only drawing the games at Elland Road. Although they were always close to the top of the league, it looked as if their best chance of silverware would be in Europe. Advancing past Ujpest Doza 5-1 on aggregate, they then lined up against Real Zaragoza from Spain. A 1-0 defeat in Spain was followed by a 2-1 win at home. In this competition, away goals did not count, so the teams tossed up to decide who would host the play-off game. Bremner guessed correctly, so Leeds would have home advantage, but it would be two weeks until the game. Don Revie, suspected that the Spaniards would not like a heavy surface, so he arranged for the local fire brigade to water the pitch, but to no avail as United went down 3-1. There was still a chance of a second place finish, and despite losing to Newcastle, they clinched it with a draw at Manchester United, to finish runners-up for the second consecutive year. Postscript The centre forward spot proved a difficult position to fill. Continual injuries to Alan Peacock meant that at times youngsters such as Rod Belfitt or Rod Johnson were asked to step up, or even Jim Storrie would be brought back, despite not regaining his form of previous years. There were signs of tactical innovation as the team adapted to European football, a more fluid approach with the wingers coming inside to compensate for the lack of goals from the centre. Highlights By finishing second in the league, they had proved that they weren’t a flash in the pan. Further young players had been introduced into the first team, a scoring debut for seventeen year old Eddie Gray gave a hint of what was to come. Off the pitch, the club announced another big profit, this time over £60,000. Leaving Leeds Brian Williamson the reserve keeper, upset by his lack of first team opportunities, left to join Nottingham Forest for a small fee. Ian Lawson joined Crystal Palace for £9,000 whilst Ian Bell left on a free transfer for Bury.
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