The 1970s were the most dramatic, controversial, and unforgettable years in Leeds United’s history — an era of skill, steel, and simmering feuds. This was the decade when Leeds became more than just a football club. They were a phenomenon: feared, admired, despised … but never ignored.

In Leeds United in the 1970s, Dave Tomlinson takes you inside the glory, the grit, and the grudges that defined the club’s golden years. Leeds were not just a football team during this period — they were a force of nature. Loved by their own, loathed by many, they played with a ruthless edge that shattered the cosy status quo of English football.

From the aftermath of their first league title in 1969 to Don Revie’s relentless pursuit of greatness, Tomlinson relives the moments that still stir fierce emotion today:

• The heartbreak of missing out on the treble in 1970
• The magic of the club’s one and only FA Cup win in 1972
• The shock defeat to Second Division Sunderland in ’73
• The peerless 1974 title-winning campaign
• The controversial 1975 European Cup final in Paris — and the scars it left on a generation of fans

But this isn’t just a record of matches won and lost. It’s the story of a club at war with the establishment, battling the ‘Dirty Leeds’ tag, and taking on some of the game’s most colourful characters — Alan Hardaker, Bob Stokoe, Brian Clough — in a decade of constant confrontation.

You’ll meet the legends and leaders, from Billy Bremner and Norman Hunter to Johnny Giles and Peter Lorimer, and follow the turbulent years after Revie’s departure — including Clough’s infamous 44 days and Jock Stein’s brief, dramatic spell.

Packed with fresh research, vivid storytelling, and behind-the-scenes insight, Leeds United in the 1970s isn’t just a football book. It’s the definitive chronicle of a team that redefined what it meant to win… and the price they paid for it.

Get a copy at Amberley Publishing or Amazon. Signed copies available direct from the author: dave.tomlinson@gmail.com

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