Deery
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Got two Leeds fans in my family and they’re staunch ABU fans so feck them..
Their fans essentially haven't left the 90s behind. So that aspect will definitely be there in abundance.The PL became too nice. I hope Leeds spices things up a bit.
They are remembered for a couple of notable eras. One was Don Revie's side in the 70's; I think they only actually won two league titles but they were always there or thereabouts, if they didn't win it they would always be the runner up. They had the same core of players for a long time, Billie Bremner, Johnny Giles, etc. Really talented but notoriously dirty as well. They also reached a European Cup final in the early 70's.One thing that I am hoping somebody here can elucidate: why are Leeds such a big club in the eyes of the media and footballing world? People talk about their history, but they are no where near other teams in terms of honours. Pretty sure Sunderland and Newcastle both have more cups than them in their history. Both them and Huddersfield have three domestic league trophies each. So what is all the history stuff about? Don Revvie only won one title didn’t he? The way that era is talked about, you would think that Leeds had dominated the 70s like Liverpool in the 80s and United In the 90s.
I think they are big club because before their EPL relegation they were a team/club that were always in and around the top half of the top division with generally fairly decent sidesOne thing that I am hoping somebody here can elucidate: why are Leeds such a big club in the eyes of the media and footballing world? People talk about their history, but they are no where near other teams in terms of honours. Pretty sure Sunderland and Newcastle both have more cups than them in their history. Both them and Huddersfield have three domestic league trophies each. So what is all the history stuff about? Don Revvie only won one title didn’t he? The way that era is talked about, you would think that Leeds had dominated the 70s like Liverpool in the 80s and United In the 90s.
...and (shuddering as I type this) the time they won the league in the early 90s.They are remembered for a couple of notable eras. One was Don Revie's side in the 70's; I think they only actually won two league titles but they were always there or thereabouts, if they didn't win it they would always be the runner up. They had the same core of players for a long time, Billie Bremner, Johnny Giles, etc. Really talented but notoriously dirty as well. They also reached a European Cup final in the early 70's.
The second era is the late 90's/early 2000's, where they had a really exciting young side, and were going deep in Europe. But they were horribly managed financially, and one poor season when they dropped out of Europe saw them crippled by their debt, which is what led to them going down.
Much like Arsenal or Newcastle, a team probably more famous than successful overall, as as much famous for the teams that didn't win titles as the ones that did.
Quality control needs upping Mods. Who let this numpty in?!One thing that I am hoping somebody here can elucidate: why are Leeds such a big club in the eyes of the media and footballing world? People talk about their history, but they are no where near other teams in terms of honours. Pretty sure Sunderland and Newcastle both have more cups than them in their history. Both them and Huddersfield have three domestic league trophies each. So what is all the history stuff about? Don Revvie only won one title didn’t he? The way that era is talked about, you would think that Leeds had dominated the 70s like Liverpool in the 80s and United In the 90s.
Yep, because a Leeds fan who opts for “upping” out of all the legitimate verbs out there on a Manchester United forum is a model to aspire to.Quality control needs upping Mods. Who let this numpty in?!
I guess they're a big club same as Newcastle is..Yep, because a Leeds fan who opts for “upping” out of all the legitimate verbs out there on a Manchester United forum is a model to aspire to.
Don’t be so precious. I was genuinely curious about how a club with an unremarkable history in terms of honours and one that hasn’t been in the top flight in 16 years is considered a giant club. However, the posters above put a great case forward.
at using “numpty” in 2020.
So one of their most famous fans is most famous on tv for fecking his sister.
How apt.
Dont Leeds hate everyone though? They are the perfect representation of small man syndrome.We used to have some fecking absolute stinking games v them in the 70s. Proper wars on the pitch. Leeds and Chelsea absolutely hated each other in that era.
FFSYep, because a Leeds fan who opts for “upping” out of all the legitimate verbs out there on a Manchester United forum is a model to aspire to.
Don’t be so precious. I was genuinely curious about how a club with an unremarkable history in terms of honours and one that hasn’t been in the top flight in 16 years is considered a giant club. However, the posters above put a great case forward.
at using “numpty” in 2020.
That's some prediction. Hope you played the lottery.Always hate leeds and cant wait till Marcus and Mason put 6 past them and Old Trafford.
Fantastic postOne thing that I am hoping somebody here can elucidate: why are Leeds such a big club in the eyes of the media and footballing world? People talk about their history, but they are no where near other teams in terms of honours. Pretty sure Sunderland and Newcastle both have more cups than them in their history. Both them and Huddersfield have three domestic league trophies each. So what is all the history stuff about? Don Revvie only won one title didn’t he? The way that era is talked about, you would think that Leeds had dominated the 70s like Liverpool in the 80s and United In the 90s.
For pundits yes. Not for fans of other clubs. But pundits seem to keep telling us they have . Very similar to that 2013/2014 Liverpool title push season. Where it was decided “neutrals” wanted Liverpool to win the title. Yet every fan who didn’t support Liverpool or city wanted city to win it.Oddly enough, Leeds have almost turned into most of the country’s second club.
Bielsa will no doubt piss off soon and they’ll revert back to type, however.
Fans of other clubs tune into Leeds game. Whether they like them or not isn’t really the point. There’s barely a fan in the country who would wish them to go down because they are probably the most entertaining team to watch in the division. That’s some manifestation of popularity whether you like it or not.For pundits yes. Not for fans of other clubs. But pundits seem to keep telling us they have . Very similar to that 2013/2014 Liverpool title push season. Where it was decided “neutrals” wanted Liverpool to win the title. Yet every fan who didn’t support Liverpool or city wanted city to win it.
Neither Marcus nor Mason scored in that game.That's some prediction. Hope you played the lottery.
Yeah they’re good to watch but doesn’t necessarily mean they’re everyone’s second team or people don’t want them to fail.Fans of other clubs tune into Leeds game. Whether they like them or not isn’t really the point. There’s barely a fan in the country who would wish them to go down because they are probably the most entertaining team to watch in the division. That’s some manifestation of popularity whether you like it or not.
I really don’t think that hatred for Leeds is there anymore. Not in my context, at least. To most folk under 30 (me), they have spent the best part of our lifetime sacking managers in the Championship and forever being skint. A whole new generation of supporter will start to engage with this current Leeds side and many around my age will remain fairly ambivalent towards them. Older folk may feel differently.Yeah they’re good to watch but doesn’t necessarily mean they’re everyone’s second team or people don’t want them to fail.
As a United fan you must surely get that. We were the best team to watch in the 90’s but you’d be mad to suggest we were peoples second team. People still wanted us to fail.
Us and Leeds will always be two loathed clubs.
Not for me they haven’t. I want them to beat the big 6 sides except us obviously and Leicester because those 6 teams are our direct competitors, but I always want them to lose otherwise.Oddly enough, Leeds have almost turned into most of the country’s second club.
Bielsa will no doubt piss off soon and they’ll revert back to type, however.
Your glory days came when your ‘legends’ like Revie, Charlton, Bremner and Giles booted teams into the far stand with 0 technical ability. Clough was right. You’re smaller than Villa pal, while even City fans would say they’re a minuscule club compared to us.FFS
You either haven’t been arsed to check the history of my club or just don’t understand our rivalry with you being Manchester‘s second club. Please make your 50th post more interesting than your previous ones. You sound like a spotty faced teenager.
You were almost right!Always hate leeds and cant wait till Marcus and Mason put 6 past them and Old Trafford.
I meant the score but I take your point.Neither Marcus nor Mason scored in that game.
This chant is proof of that:There was no special rivalry between Man Utd and Leeds. We just hated them just like everyone else.
Reason is simple: Billy Bremner, Johnny Giles, Norman Hunter, Trevor Cherry, Terry feckin Yorath. All dirty bastards!
Two. Plus a few cups and lots of finals.One thing that I am hoping somebody here can elucidate: why are Leeds such a big club in the eyes of the media and footballing world? People talk about their history, but they are no where near other teams in terms of honours. Pretty sure Sunderland and Newcastle both have more cups than them in their history. Both them and Huddersfield have three domestic league trophies each. So what is all the history stuff about? Don Revvie only won one title didn’t he? The way that era is talked about, you would think that Leeds had dominated the 70s like Liverpool in the 80s and United In the 90s.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/52416192We used to have some fecking absolute stinking games v them in the 70s. Proper wars on the pitch. Leeds and Chelsea absolutely hated each other in that era.
The kung fu kick always makes me chuckleTwo. Plus a few cups and lots of finals.
Also did pretty well in Europe and lost one final with terrible refereeing by a ref who was later banned for match fixing.
In 13 years, Revie took Leeds to 2 titles, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 2 Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, 1 Football League Second Division title and a Charity Shield. Also 3 other FA Cup Finals, 2 FA Cup Semi-finals, 1 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final, an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Semi-final, 1 European Cup Winners' Cup Final and 1 European Cup Semi-final. The team also finished second in the Football League First Division five times, third once and fourth twice.
For a long while, they were pretty dominant. Not Liverpool/United dominant but who was?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/52416192
Still amazingly dirty game, even by 70s standards. ONE yellow card!
Commentator "surely that's dangerous play?" Dangerous play?.. It's GBH.The kung fu kick always makes me chuckle
Surely! I suppose it was the norm. As SAF said” you have to hit someone with a pick axe to get sent off”Commentator "surely that's dangerous play?" Dangerous play?.. It's GBH.
Every time I see that game again, I laugh at how bad the tackles were and the ref letting them go.
Fair play to both teams though. They could play but they gave and took it.