Lucas Radebe takes the goalkeeper’s jersey after Mark Beeney was sent off vs Manchester United Hero – Lucas RadebeThere are a multitude of former Leeds United legends who can earn the title of ‘Hero’ for this article but I thought that I’d include someone that wouldn’t be mentioned immediately. That man is Lucas Radebe, who […]
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On This Day – 27th June
Peter Ridsdale (left) and David O’Leary during better times for O’Leary David O’Leary was shown the door at Leeds United on this day back in 2002 by the chairman Peter Ridsdale. A few minutes after being dismissed, the popular Irishman said when asked of his version of events:“I went in at 11am today and he […]
Trevor Cherry – An Obituary
Cherry in the 1973 FA Cup Final against Second Division Sunderland Trevor Cherry passed away this week at the age of 72. He passed away 12 days after form Leeds United team-mate Norman Hunter (an obituary for Hunter can be found here). Cherry began his career at Huddersfield Town, starting in the youth team before […]
On This Day – 29th April
It was on this day 50 years ago that Chelsea and Leeds United played out one of the dirtiest matches in English footballing history. The two were contesting the FA Cup Final Replay which Chelsea won 2-1 in extra-time to lift the FA Cup for the first time in their history. The game is mainly […]
Norman Hunter – An Obituary
Norman Hunter sadly passed away on Friday 17th April at the age of 76 after testing positive for the Covid-19 virus. Nicknamed ‘Bites Yer Legs’, Hunter was part of the successful Leeds United team of the late 60’s and early 70’s. He was known for his tough tackling and no-nonsense approach that struck fear into opposing […]
The Far Post Header ‘Hall of Fame’ No.8 John Charles
Charles being carried off the pitch by some of his adoring Juventus fans ‘The Gentle Giant’ John Charles was always going to feature in this Hall of Fame. He is considered by many as one the finest British players of all-time. Charles could play as either Centre-Half or up front as a Centre Forward, equally […]
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