The Unforgiven

The Story of Don Revie’s Leeds United

Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer)
Cover of the book The Unforgiven by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson, Aurum Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson ISBN: 9781845138073
Publisher: Aurum Press Publication: November 1, 2011
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
ISBN: 9781845138073
Publisher: Aurum Press
Publication: November 1, 2011
Imprint:
Language: English

In 1961, when Don Revie became manager of Leeds United, they were a struggling Second Division club. By 1974 they had won two League Championships, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (twice), the FA Cup and the League Cup; players like Jack Charlton and Billy Bremner were household names.

Yet this was a team that inspired neither admiration nor grudging respect, but rather a deep and visceral loathing – matched only by the bellicose devotion of their own supporters. The undeniable artistry of players like striker Allan Clarke was overshadowed by a ruthless professionalism, epitomised in the scything tackles of Norman Hunter.

Still, when Revie’ s Leeds United side were let off the leash – the 7-0 humiliation of Southampton is enshrined in Match of the Day mythology – their brilliance was compelling.

At the heart of their outlaw status was the eccentric personality of Don Revie himself. Clad in his lucky blue suit, a man for whom team-building meant rounds of carpet bowls, here reigned less a football manager than, in his own estimation, the ‘ head of the family’ . The aftermath of the Revie era is explored, including Brian Clough’ s infamous 44 days at the helm of the ‘ Damned United’ .

The Unforgiven is the definitive history of the most defiantly unconventional team in British football.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In 1961, when Don Revie became manager of Leeds United, they were a struggling Second Division club. By 1974 they had won two League Championships, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (twice), the FA Cup and the League Cup; players like Jack Charlton and Billy Bremner were household names.

Yet this was a team that inspired neither admiration nor grudging respect, but rather a deep and visceral loathing – matched only by the bellicose devotion of their own supporters. The undeniable artistry of players like striker Allan Clarke was overshadowed by a ruthless professionalism, epitomised in the scything tackles of Norman Hunter.

Still, when Revie’ s Leeds United side were let off the leash – the 7-0 humiliation of Southampton is enshrined in Match of the Day mythology – their brilliance was compelling.

At the heart of their outlaw status was the eccentric personality of Don Revie himself. Clad in his lucky blue suit, a man for whom team-building meant rounds of carpet bowls, here reigned less a football manager than, in his own estimation, the ‘ head of the family’ . The aftermath of the Revie era is explored, including Brian Clough’ s infamous 44 days at the helm of the ‘ Damned United’ .

The Unforgiven is the definitive history of the most defiantly unconventional team in British football.

More books from Aurum Press

Cover of the book The House of Redgrave by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book The Seven Deadly Sins by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book Sign Language by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book The Boys of Summer by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book Sunrise on the Southbound Sleeper by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book The Secret Life of Ealing Studios by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book Leaves on the Line by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book The Final Years of Marilyn Monroe by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book Great Western Railway: A History by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book Messigraphica by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book The Book of Olympic Lists by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book Headspace by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book A Ride Through the Greatest Cycling Stories by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book The Scientists by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
Cover of the book When We Were Lions by Rob Bagchi, Paul Rogerson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy