From the publisher:
Revie’s Boys is the gripping saga of Allan Clarke, Eddie Gray and Billy Bremner – three heirs to Don Revie who tried to revive Leeds United’s glory days.
Clarke promised silverware but delivered relegation. Gray nurtured a thrilling crop of youngsters but ran out of time. Bremner came within seven minutes of promotion and FA Cup glory, only to fall agonisingly short. In less than a decade, Leeds fell from dominance to despair, as they went from being England’s top club to Second Division also-rans:
- Tells the story of three Leeds greats’ doomed attempts to follow in the footsteps of the most successful manager in the club’s history
- Lays bare the brutal consequences of being stranded in the second tier, as plummeting attendances saw Elland Road sold off to settle debts
- Gives readers the inside track through frank interviews with those who were there
- Why did Leeds United fall so far, so fast?
- Just how was this possible in an era when Leeds boasted some of the best players to ever wear the famous white shirt?
- What lessons are there for the club today?
Through candid interviews with key players, the book illuminates a dark era in Leeds United history, the fallout of which still resonates today. A must-read for Leeds fans young and old.
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