Leeds United 1964-73

How Great Were Leeds United 1964–1973?

Full episode audio — How great were Don Revie’s Leeds United (1964–1973) — and do they deserve a place among football’s all-time great teams?

In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by the ever-insightful Phil Craig to dive into the remarkable era of Leeds United under Don Revie — a period when the club became a relentless force in both England and Europe.

We explore how Revie built a team that consistently challenged for the biggest honours, forged a ruthless competitive identity, and turned Leeds into a club defined by standards, organisation, and an “us against the world” mentality. This episode covers the full arc: the rise, the trophy pushes, the controversies, the heartbreaks, and the moments that made Revie’s Leeds one of the most debated great teams in English football history.

We also discuss the legacy: iconic players, unforgettable matches, the indomitable spirit of the era — and why opinions on this Leeds team are still so polarised decades later. Finally, we bring it back to the core question: what does “greatness” mean when a side is simultaneously admired, feared, and argued about?

Where does Leeds United 1964–1973 land on the Greatness Index — true greats, nearly-men, or the most intense dynasty-that-almost-was?

Takeaways

• How Don Revie transformed Leeds into a domestic and European powerhouse
• The competitive identity: standards, mentality, organisation, and edge
• The highs, lows, and why Leeds were always in the conversation
• The key figures and iconic players that defined the era
• Why Revie’s Leeds remain one of football’s most debated great teams
• How to judge greatness: trophies vs dominance vs lasting influence

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