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Billy Bremner

Explore 7 football history records associated with Billy Bremner, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.

Historical events

1966

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.

Great Britain · Leeds
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.

Great Britain · London
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.

Great Britain · Leeds
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.

Great Britain · London
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.

Great Britain · West Germany
1974

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.

Great Britain · Leeds
1985 October 11th

Manager

Appointed manager of Leeds United

Great Britain · Leeds