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Fans want statue for Leeds United legend Revie

Published Date:
29 May 2009
By Paul Robinson
'THE DON' deserves better – that's the groundswell of opinion on the lack of a city centre memorial to Leeds United's greatest ever manager.

The Yorkshire Evening Post marked the 20th anniversary of the death of legendary United boss Don Revie by asking whether there should be a permanent tribute to him in the middle of Leeds.

And the overwhelming response from you, our readers, was YES – it's high time the city properly showed its appreciation for the man and his achievements.

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A popular suggestion was for Revie to be remembered with a statue, just as other famous football figures have been over the years.

United superfan Gary Edwards, of Kippax, summed up the views of many when he contacted us to say: "A memorial to Don Revie OBE should have been placed in the centre of Leeds within days of his sad passing.

"It cannot be emphasised enough, the importance of this great man to Leeds United and to the city of Leeds.

"Thanks for everything Don, you will never be forgotten."

Revie's great Leeds side of the 1960s and 70s is regarded as one of the finest in English football history.

The Whites won two league titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and two European Fairs Cups during his 13-year reign.

Revie moved on from Leeds in 1974 to become England boss, leaving behind a team packed with star names like Eddie Gray and Allan Clarke.

He passed away on May 26, 1989, two years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.