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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 1978-85,...
Dec 9, 1997 · The former Leeds United and Scotland soccer star Billy Bremner has died, aged 54, of a suspected heart attack, according to his family. Bremner had been taken to hospital on Friday and died...
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 · 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.
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.
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 Bremner was rejected by Arsenal and Chelsea as being too small to play football – but went on to star 773 times for Leeds United and win 54 Scotland caps.
