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After a disappointing League campaign where they had never fully convinced anyone of their title credentials and a debacle against Sunderland at Wembley, United come good in a breathtaking finish to their League campaign
"It was wholly, indisputably and wretchedly bent..." Leeds United suffer the torment of being denied another trophy after the sort of dubious refereeing decisions they would never forget
 
One of the lowest points in the club's history came in early May 1973, as they sought to defend the FA Cup. They were the hottest favourites for years, considered certainties to beat Second Division opponents
 
A big night for a big man! Jack Charlton says farewell to his playing careers and a twenty year-plus association with Elland Road with a star studded celebration against Celtic
 
With Wembley so close on the brow of the hill, a semi-final is always the most tense moment of the whole competition. Leeds were determined to get there again - a Bremner goal was decisive, as it had been in 1965 and 1970
 
"I have no hesitation in saying that this ranks alongside our display against Ferencvaros in the 1968 Fairs Cup final as our best in Europe." Don Revie assesses United's sterling rearguard action in Yugoslavia
 
The match was every bit as physical as Don Revie had feared, but against a juggling giant jester between the sticks, United gave a masterly exhibition of forward play and ran up five goals without reply
 
Endless bickering between Don Revie and Brian Clough had not been alleviated by United doing a League double over the Rams, but when a Lorimer thunderbolt settled the Cup encounter it silenced Derby
 
A blinding performance by Don Revie's men and five blistering goals produced a result that represented some restitution for having the League title snatched from within their grasp the previous May
 
"Clarke sends Norwich reeling" - a man at the very peak of his goalscoring form takes matters in hand and puts Norwich to the sword in the fourth game between the two sides within 17 days
 
Four goals in the opening eight minutes in a classic encounter in the North East which saw United go down by the odd goal. Don Revie: "This type of football must bring the crowds back."
 
Belfitt managed less than 80 League appearances in eight years with United but was always ready to answer Don Revie's call when it came and rarely let the side down, particularly in knockout competitions
     
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