Don Revie's Leeds United: Dirty or Misunderstood? | Part One

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this episode, co-hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson discuss the significant impact of Don Revie on Leeds United and English football. The episode covers Revie's early career, his transition into management, and his influence on Leeds United. The narrative delves into the challenges Leeds faced before Revie's arrival, his innovative approaches, and the beginning of Leeds' transformation. This is the first part of a series exploring the legendary 'Dirty Leeds' era, their historical context, and whether they really were 'dirty' or just misunderstood. Join us for Part Two on Friday. 00:00 Introduction 01:03 The Controversial Reputation of Leeds United 03:21 Historical Context of Leeds United 04:26 The West Stand Fire and Financial Crisis 06:42 Managerial Struggles and Relegation 17:33 Don Revie's Appointment and Early Life 26:08 Revie's Early Career and Influence of Smith 28:34 Revie's Superstitions and Misfortunes 35:37 Transition to Manchester City and the Revie Plan 41:17 Billy Bremner's influence 47:59 Revie's Managerial Beginnings at Leeds 49:41 Conclusion and Teaser for the Part Two Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.