Leeds Captaincy and League Challenge
Leads Leeds United from midfield as the club again finishes runner-up in the First Division during its emergence as a major force.
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Billy Bremner Biography and Timeline
Follow Billy Bremner through 7 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Billy Bremner, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1966–1985Years on this page
1966
1968
First Major Trophy as Captain
Captains Leeds United to a one-goal League Cup final victory over Arsenal, bringing an important early honour to Don Revie's side.
1970
Player of the Year
The writers single out Leeds United captain Bremner for his intense midfield work, competitive drive and leadership across domestic and European matches.
1972
FA Cup Final Captaincy
Leads Leeds United onto the Wembley pitch as captain and lifts the FA Cup after the club defeats Arsenal 1-0.
1974
Bremner Leads Scotland at World Cup
Bremner captained a Scotland side featuring Law at the 1974 World Cup, when the team departed without losing a match.
Unbeaten Opening League Sequence
Captains Leeds United during its celebrated unbeaten start to the 1973-74 First Division season, laying the foundation for another league title.
1985
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Records, sources and methodology
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