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Billy Bremner was one of Britain's most fiery, skilful and industrious footballers of the post-war years. An essential cog in the pragmatic, often over-robust yet frequently wonderfully entertaining Leeds United team of the Sixties and Seventies, he was also the red-haired dynamo in Scotland's international side, winning 54 caps.
Dec 8, 1997 · Billy Bremner, football player and manager: born Stirling 9 December 1942; played for Leeds United 1958-76, Scotland 1965-75 (54 caps), Hull City 1976-78; manager, Doncaster Rovers...
Dec 7, 2022 · Twenty five years after his death, Scottish football legend Billy Bremner still looms large on the streets where he grew up.
Dec 7, 2022 · Billy Bremner, Leeds United captain, holds the cup aloft moment after being presented with the FA Cup by Queen Elizabeth II. It should be easy to celebrate the life of Billy Bremner in writing; after all, there is no shortage of words to accurately describe his importance to Leeds United.
In the official ‘Leeds United 100 Greatest Leeds Players’ Billy Bremner is listed at number one. 772 appearances, 115 goals, 11 years as captain: it’s unlikely anyone will ever knock Billy off top spot. Clubs: Leeds United, Hull City, Doncaster Rovers. Caps: 54 (Scotland), 3 goals.
Dec 7, 2022 · Wednesday 7th December marks 25 years since the passing of our former captain and manager Billy Bremner. Billy passed away on December 7, 1997, two days before his 55th birthday after suffering a suspected heart attack, but he will never be forgotten by the legions connected with Leeds United.
An all-time Scotland great, Billy Bremner was small, red-haired and utterly determined to succeed - which he did for both club and country. He joined Leeds United from school in 1958, making his debut two years later.
Billy Bremner. A statue stands outside Leeds’ Elland Road Stadium, arms held aloft in triumph it captures the spirit of an age where United were England’s dominant force. The heartbeat of that team was the little man immortalised in Bronze, the inspirational and relentless Billy Bremner.
Billy Bremner. 1942 — 1997. Football Player; Billy Bremner left school in his home town of Stirling to sign for Leeds United in 1959. Small in stature with red hair Bremner had the heart of a lion and was a born winner. He made his first team debut on 20 January 1960 at the age of 17 in a 3-1 win over Chelsea.
Billy captained Scotland from 1970 onwards, including the side’s undefeated appearance at the 1974 World Cup. His last cap came against Denmark in 1975, and three years later he hung up his boots for good after two seasons with Hull City.
