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5th April 1970. In 1988, the Football League, as part of its centenary season celebrations, included Bremner on its list of 100 League Legends. [115] The inconsistent results returned however, and Leeds finished the 198788 season in seventh place, eight points outside the play-offs. It was good to be in his company," said Law. BILLY Bremner, one-time flame-haired wildman of British football and one of Scotland's greatest captains, died yesterday at the age of 54 after a suspected heart attack, writes Ron MacKenna. On 9 December 2006, which would have been Bremner's 64th birthday, at the Leeds United vs Derby County match his eternal popularity amongst Leeds' fans was heard as the Leeds fans sang "There's only one Billy Bremner" as a tribute to Bremner was displayed on the big screen at Elland Road. He has also played with The Pretenders, Shakin' Stevens, Carlene Carter and The Coal Porters, as well as issuing four solo albums. [54], Manager Don Revie took the England management job in July 1974. Billy Bremner was one of Britain's most fiery, skilful and industrious footballers of the post-war years. Billy Bremner was born on the 9th of December, 1942. He only ever missed a game through injury or suspension and in 773 appearances he was only a substitute once. [84] The season started poorly, but the squad bonded following Cocker's death on 4 October and went on a run of six straight wins, for which Bremner was credited with the Fourth Division Manager of the Month award. Bremner had been taken to hospital on Friday and died in Doncaster Royal Infirmary on Sunday morning. [16] With Bremner, Collins and Giles in midfield, Leeds went on to win promotion as champions in the 196364 season. [110] After overcoming Oldham in the play-off semi-final their opponents in the play-off final were Charlton Athletic, and after 10 home wins in both legs the tie went to a replay at St Andrew's. [23], A poor start to the 196667 season prevented another push for the title, and Leeds eventually finished in fourth place. Leeds United reception after winning the FA Cup. Leeds Skipper, Billy Bremner sits back - waiting and hoping his cold clears up before the European Cup match against Ferencvarous. [117], In July 1989 Bremner went back as manager to Doncaster, who had fallen back into the Fourth Division during his absence. 8th May 1972. 1968 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. [45][46] On 3 February 1982, Bremner won 100,000 libel damages, along with legal costs, after he sued the Sunday People newspaper for publishing an article on 11 September 1977 that alleged he tried to fix football matches, including the May 1972 game at Wolves. [17] A run of victories put the club top by the new year, however they lost the title on goal average to Manchester United after drawing the last game of the season with already-relegated Birmingham City. Clough had been publicly criticial of the overly aggressive style that the club had become known for under their previous manager Don Revie and was keen to show a new side to his talented team. That Leeds team would play 30 or 40 passes without an opponent touching the ball. [112], Bremner signed a new three-year contract in the 1987 close season. He not only stayed but led the Scots to a draw with Brazil. [133], In late 2021 and early 2022, the University of Stirling began research into Billy Bremners life. [44] Two days after the final Leeds could have secured the Double by winning a point against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, but a 21 defeat handed the title to Derby County. featured a rhythm section of Dave Kerr-Clemenson from Fast Buck on bass and Terry Williams from Rockpile on drums. Whenever Bremner travelled away with Leeds and stayed in a hotel, he would always have his breakfast in bed. [13] He had a ghost-written column in Shoot throughout the 1970s. 1st May 1969. He failed to gain promotion to the top flight and left the club in September 1988. Twenty five years after his death, Scottish football legend Billy Bremner still looms large on the streets where he grew up. HE may have been just 5ft5in but what Billy Bremner lacked in height he more than made up for in skill, passion and desire. Leeds United transfer news LIVE: Whites 'lining up' Diogo Monteiro move, Azzedine Ounahi 'keen', Follow the latest Leeds United transfer news as it happens right here, Full Leeds United squad revealed for Cardiff City FA Cup fourth round replay as attack bolstered, Leeds United take on Cardiff City at Elland Road in their FA Cup fourth round replay on Wednesday night, Leeds United transfer rumours as Jesse Marsch gives 'green light' over loan deal for striker. At first Bremner seemed a natural inside right but over the years he developed into one of the toughest and most constructive goalscoring half-backs in the country. His illustrious career at the club ended a year later when he moved on to captain Hull City. [2] Results fluctuated during the 197879 season, demonstrated by a 71 defeat by struggling AFC Bournemouth punctuating a run of five wins in six games. An essential cog in the pragmatic, often over-robust yet frequently wonderfully. Bremner stayed until September 1976 when he joined Hull City. A disappointing opening sequence of the 198081 season was followed by six wins in six games in September, and Bremner won his second Manager of the Month award. In a typically bruising encounter between the two clubs, Leeds were down to nine men at half time (Alfie Haaland and Gary Kelly had been ordered off). The unbreakable footballer who became an icon and captain of Leeds United was not about. Although his passionate nature was a driving force it also got him into trouble on several occaisions, most memborably during the 1974 Charity Shield, when Bremner and the Liverpool striker Kevin Keegan were both sent off after a brief clash. Well, I only ever cried over two people, Billy Bremner and Bob. Advertisement. [76] A highly creditable 00 draw against world champions Brazil left Scotland with high hopes of qualifying to the second round. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [111] John Sheridan put Leeds ahead in extra-time of the replay, but two late goals from Peter Shirtliff changed the game and denied Leeds promotion. His most recent solo album, Rock Files, was issued in 2012. He became a replacement for James Honeyman-Scott of Pretenders after Honeyman-Scott's death. Photos. [42], Leeds finished second in the league for the third successive season in the 197172 campaign, despite playing some of the best football in the club's history. ", The league title in the 197071 season was decided in mid-April in front of the Match of the Day cameras at Elland Road, when Leeds lost their lead at the top with defeat by West Bromwich Albion. On 13 December 1997, Leeds United played away at Chelsea. [5] His father forbade him from joining Celtic as he did not want him involved in the religion-based rivalry with Rangers, and Bremner rejected both Arsenal and Chelsea as he did not enjoy his stay in London during trial spells with the two clubs, and was instead convinced to join Bill Lambton's Leeds United in 1959. They beat Ferencvrosi (Hungary) 10 at Elland Road and held them to a 00 draw at Npstadion to win the club's first European trophy. Billy will be "sadly missed" - says his former Leeds team mate Eddie Gray At Leeds, Bremner won the First Division (196869 and 197374), Second Division (196364), Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1968 and 1971), FA Cup (1972), League Cup (1968) and FA Charity Shield (1969). [99], Bremner was appointed as Leeds United manager in October 1985, having impressed the boardroom with his work at Doncaster, particularly his negotiation skills during the sale of Ian Snodin; Leeds paid Doncaster 45,000 in compensation. After training, the Leeds players would decamp to Sheilas Caf for their lunch, just across the road from the ground and, once there, they would play a game to see who would pay for the meal. The list of accolades on Bremners stellar CV is as long as it is impressive. [96] Doncaster won five of their opening seven games, and though they were unable to sustain a promotion push they showed their ability with a 10 win over eventual champions Bradford at Valley Parade on Boxing Day and a 10 FA Cup win over First Division side Queens Park Rangers on 5 January. [86] A mounting injury crisis caused him to make a return to playing on 29 March for the visit of Bournemouth, a game in which 16-year-old Ian Snodin was named on the bench. Leeds United reception after winning the FA Cup. [47] Bremner donated the damages to a Leeds Hospice. As Kevin Keegan continually nipped at the heels of Johnny Giles, the Irish international snapped and landed a haymaker on Keegans jaw, sending him tumbling to the turf. [13] Leeds struggled in the 196162 campaign, finishing just three points above the Second Division relegation zone, despite 12 goals in 45 appearances from Bremner, who finished as the club's joint top-scorer alongside centre-half Jack Charlton. In the Charity Shield at Wembley he and Liverpool's Kevin Keegan were centre-stage in a foul-laden match seen on television. [28], Revie targeted the title for the 196869 campaign and played Bremner in every league game as Leeds finished six points clear at the top to become champions of England for the first time. [31] A still-unbroken club record is their 34 match unbeaten run that extended into the following season. He was only 5ft 5in tall yet his stature, at a time when football was more physical than it is today, allowed him to become not only the inspiration and captain of the championship, Fairs' Cup, FA Cup and League Cup winning Leeds side that Don Revie produced, but also the driving force in the 1974 Scottish World Cup side that was among the best that country has raised. Leeds United captain Billy Bremner getting into his car outside Elland Road. [27] The second soon followed, despite a disappointment of exiting the FA Cup at the semi-final stage with defeat by Everton, as they reached the final of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup by beating CA Spora (Luxembourg), FK Partizan (Yugoslavia), Hibernian (Scotland), Rangers (Scotland), and Dundee (Scotland). [34] However they exited the competition at the semi-final stage after two defeats to Celtic; Bremner levelled the aggregate score by putting United 10 ahead in front of a competition record 136,505 spectators at Hampden Park, but Celtic came back to win the game and the tie with two second half goals. Leeds United celebrate their Wembley victory at the Royal Garden Hotel after beating Arsenal in the League Cup Final at Wembley. William John Bremner (9 December 1942 7 December 1997) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager. He went on to captain the team in every minute of Scotlands undefeated campaign, although they still went out in the group stages. [3] On 26 December 1902, Bremner married Alice Genevieve McLachlan, [4] and they had two . as a guy as well. [114] A more significant new face was David Batty, a key player of the future who was given his debut from the youth team. [50], Revie instructed Bremner to be more attacking in the 197374 campaign, and the result was 11 goals in 52 appearances, his biggest goal tally in 12 years. [105] Aiming for a promotion push in the 198687 campaign, Leeds were stuck in mid-table by February after selling Snodin to Everton for 840,000. Leeds saw his footballing potential when he was a schoolboy in his home- town of Stirling, where he played for Gowanhill Juniors. 7th Dec 2022, 6:00am Billy Bremner; a leader, winner and fighter, was the colossus of that great United side under Don Revie. Shocked former colleagues led the tributes last night to Billy Bremner, the inspirational former captain of Leeds United and Scotland who died yesterday of a suspected heart attack in a Doncaster . [56] By the time Bremner was allowed to play again Jimmy Armfield was the manager, though he refuted the accusation that he had attempted to undermine Clough as "ridiculous". Charlie Nicholas, a contemporary player, accurately embraced Bremner's contribution to football by saying: "His determination and love of the game made him such a difficult opponent. December 1969, Leeds players on route from Leeds to Budapest, having just arrived in Manchester, on their way to Ringway, to fly to Budapest. William Murray Bremner (born 4 August 1946, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is a Scottish guitarist, best known for his work in the band Rockpile and on many of Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds' albums. He was famous for being a Soccer Player. Region. Leeds United name East Stand in honour of Jack Charlton . [83] He appointed former Leeds coach Les Cocker as his assistant. While stories of his on-the-pitch heroics will continue to be passed down among the generations for as long as football is played at Elland Road, we've chosen to look at some of the quieter moments from Bremner's Leeds United career. . The following season he won an elusive championship medal. Biography [ edit] Born in Dunedin on 25 March 1879, Bremner was the son of Mary Ann and George Goddard Bremner. The captain for 11 years. Bremner first appeared for Leeds when he was only 17. Mick Bates, former Leeds midfielder, dies aged 73 Loyal Leeds player made almost 200 appearances during the Don Revie era. [60] However, he missed a lengthy spell in the new year due to injury and results dipped during this time and ultimately ended the club's title hopes; they went on to end the campaign in fifth spot. 3rd March 1968. Billy Bremner holds up the League Cup, the first trophy the team has won. 1942). Also for long parts of the match singing "Billy Bremner's barmy army". Leeds beat Ferencvaros in Budapest. [31], The 196970 season opened with victory in the 1969 FA Charity Shield, as Bremner captained Leeds to a 21 victory over Manchester City. [11] Taylor resigned in March 1961, and player Don Revie was promoted to manager. He took enormous pleasure in playing his part in beating the world champions at Wembley the following year. 'Tireless energy' In the World Cup of that year in Germany Scotland were Britain's only representatives and Bremner, then 32, had to deal with a lot of behind- the-scenes arguing over payments. He was also named as the FWA Footballer of the Year in 1970 and was listed on the PFA Team of the Year in 197374. [94] Promotion was secured in comfortable fashion, as they finished as runners-up to runaway champions York City, ten points above fifth-place Aldershot. [89], Strong competition promoted from the Fourth Division Wigan Athletic, Sheffield United and Bradford City made the 198283 campaign a tough prospect. [103] He also moved on the young players signed by former manager and teammate Eddie Gray, choosing to sign experienced players in their place. Leeds' iconic chain-smoking skipper Billy Bremner stole a journalist's false teeth, took on Kevin Keegan and only ate Kit-Kats Scotland's former captain won won two First Division titles, the FA. [108] A 21 FA Cup Fifth Round victory over First Division side Queens Park Rangers then raised belief in the players, and they qualified for the play-offs by the end of the campaign. (Edward Morgan), For the sake of goodness and love, man shall let death have no sovereignty over his thoughts.Thomas Mann (18751955), There is a rhythm to the ending of a marriage just like the rhythm of a courtshiponly backward. [104] The money raised allowed him to buy central defender Brendan Ormsby (65,000 from Aston Villa), and also sign David Rennie, Brian Caswell and Ronnie Robinson. [18] The Manchester club would become a keen rival, one which intensified after Leeds knocked them out of the FA Cup at the semi-finals after two physical encounters. [113] New arrivals at the club were Glynn Snodin (150,000 from Sheffield Wednesday), winger Gary Williams (230,000 from Aston Villa) and Bobby Davison (350,000 from Derby County), as well as Jim Melrose and Ken DeMange. We've trawled through the archives to take a look at the other side of Leeds United's greatest-ever skipper. Billy Bremner. He returned to Leeds as manager in 1985, staying for three years, and went back to Doncaster in 1989. Although he mellowed with age, Bremner will be remembered as a firebrand. [82] With no money available for transfers he was forced to turn to the youth team for new players, though he could afford to take on Ian Nimmo, Hugh Dowd, John Dowie and Billy Russell on free transfers. [26] Success instead came from the cup competitions, as they first knocked out Luton Town, Bury, Sunderland, Stoke City and Derby County in the League Cup en route to the final against Arsenal at Wembley; Leeds won the game 10 in a dour defensive manner but striker Jimmy Greenhoff later said it was the most memorable of the club's trophies due to it being the first such success. Predicted Cardiff City XI and injury updates ahead of Leeds United FA Cup clash. [58] Results improved with Bremner back in the side, and though they ended the season in ninth place, they were only eight points behind champions Derby. [123] His funeral, attended by many of Bremner's former team-mates and other football players and coaches, was held four days later in the Yorkshire village of New Edlington. The footballer died on 7 December 1997, two days before his 55th birthday. He was born in Stirling, Scotland to James and Bridget Bremner. They have consulted local sources, including former St Modans pupils as researchers, which is where Bremner attended high school. [24] In Europe they beat DWS (Netherlands), Valencia (Spain), Bologna (Italy) and Kilmarnock (Scotland) to reach the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final against Dinamo Zagreb (Yugoslavia); Zagreb won 20 at the Stadion Maksimir and held Leeds to a 00 draw at Elland Road to leave Leeds with another second-place finish. [30] Leeds set a number of records: most points (67), most wins (27), fewest defeats (2), and most home points (39). 8th May 1972. [57] Teammate Peter Lorimer insisted that the only criticism he had of Bremner was in applying for the management job against Giles, which had caused to board to look elsewhere for fear of dividing the dressing room by choosing between Bremner and Giles. [55] Leeds lost the 1974 FA Charity Shield in a penalty shoot-out to Liverpool, but more significantly Bremner and Kevin Keegan were sent off for fighting and received eleven game suspensions. Leeds face Cardiff in an FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday. The Luvvers disbanded in 1967. Bremner's former Scotland colleague, Denis Law, said the news of his friend's death was "tragic". [122], At the beginning of December 1997, Bremner was rushed to hospital after suffering from pneumonia, but suffered a suspected heart attack at his Doncaster home in the small village of Clifton and died two days before his 55th birthday. Players parade the trophy through the streets from City square to Elland Road. The powerhouse that drove Don Revie's team, Bremner was a great player and an inspirational captain. Bremner captained his country throughout the process, having first taken up the armband in a friendly defeat by Denmark in Copenhagen. Previous Next. Most Popular #77297. Leeds held out for a 00 draw. "I heard on Friday that he had been at a `do' the previous night and had been [35] Further disappointment came in the 1970 FA Cup Final, where Leeds were beaten 21 by Chelsea in extra-time of the replay at Old Trafford. [81] He oversaw a 10 win over Rochdale at Belle Vue in his first match in charge. A friend of a friend of mine drove him home and he was then taken to hospital. [10] However, Leeds went on to be relegated from the First Division at the end of the 195960 season. It was a criticism that too often ignored the skills of Bremner and his colleagues and cost them a lot of sympathy when further major honours slipped from their grasp - until they won the championship again in 1974, beating a fine Liverpool side by five points. He has also been included in the Football League 100 Legends and is a member of both the English Football Hall of Fame and Scottish Football Hall of Fame. [36] Bremner was named as FWA Footballer of the Year for the season. Bremner was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2004 in recognition of his impact on the game. Europe. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. [55] Revie's departure was tough for Bremner, who had a strong bond with his manager. [131], "Billy Bremner was one of Britain's most fiery, skilful and industrious footballers of the post-war years. He spent seven years as Doncaster manager, guiding the club to promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1980-81 and 1983-84, before he took on the manager's job at Leeds United in October 1985. They made it to the FA Cup semi-finals, before Chelsea knocked them out with a 10 win. [127][128] He was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in 2004, with the acknowledgement that: "his priceless precision passing, stamina and skill led him to become a Leeds United legend and one of the games' greatest midfielders" and that he "was not simply tough but a skilful player with an ability to score in crucial games". Sarah has guessed that Mack is the father of Chloe's baby, but Chloe lied to her face. The Rhinos are making moves in the transfer market! [62] Despite the good start results dipped midway through the 197677 season and the "Tigers" ended the season in 14th place. Born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, to James and Bridget Bremner, he attended St Modan's High School and represented Scotland Schoolboys. Not only has he been inducted into the English Football League of Fame and its Scottish counterpart but, in 2006, Bremner was voted Leeds Uniteds Greatest Player of all Time and, in September 2013, voted as the Football Leagues Greatest Ever Captain. Make sure to visit our Facebook page for more photos, videos and special features about Billy Bremner and his legacy to mark the 21st anniversary of his death. [2] [3] He was educated in Dunedin, but spent much of his life in Invercargill, before moving to Auckland. Scotland's first memorial to football legend Billy Bremner has been installed near his birthplace. On the 21st anniversary of his death, aged just 54, we're celebrating the genius of the man who has been immortalised with a statue outside Elland Road. His son, Dean, died, aged 43, in his flat on 28 July 2011, attributed to a medical condition and natural causes. . [86] Rovers ended the season in 12th place. [71] Bremner's second international goal came in a 32 win over Wales in a British Home Championship game at the Racecourse Ground. Law played alongside Bremner many times for Scotland and the two were opponents when Bremner captained Leeds and Law starred for Manchester United. Unfortunately funerals are very expensive and Billys mum and daughter do not have a lot, Linda is a pensioner and Ellie is only 17, Linda is. Bremner applied for the vacant Leeds job after Johnny Giles had been named by Revie as his successor, but instead the board surprised everyone by appointing Brian Clough, who went on to a disastrous 44-day spell in charge of Leeds at the start of the 197475 season. A spectator tried to have both players charged with breach of the peace. Bremner, the red-headed tiger who captained Leeds during their glory years of the 1960s and 1970s, died on December 7, 1997, at the tragically early age of 54. [125] In 1988, the Football League, as part of its centenary season celebrations, included Bremner on its list of 100 League Legends. The player denied the accusations but he would never play for his country again. [71] This game was followed by two victories over Cyprus and a 11 draw with West Germany, however a 32 defeat by West Germany in Hamburg ended their hopes of making it to the World Cup. [124], A statue by sculptor Frances Segelman of Bremner in celebratory pose was erected outside Elland Road in tribute in 1999. No matter where we were, on a Saturday morning Billy used to get it delivered on a tray in bed. Remarkably, Giles was only booked for his moment of madness but worse was to come. [108] This sale though allowed Bremner money for further signings and he took left-back Bobby McDonald from Oxford United, full-back Micky Adams from Coventry City for 110,000, and striker John Pearson and defender Mark Aizlewood from Charlton Athletic for 72,000 and 200,000 respectively. [120] Rovers were top of the table at the turn of the year, but injuries and lack of form caused results to fall away, as did hopes of promotion, and Doncaster finished the campaign in 11th place. I just can't take it in that he is gone," said Law, from his home in Altrincham, Manchester. Bremner first became known playing with The Luvvers, who served as Lulu's backing band. as a guy as well. For the record, the game ended 1-1 and it was Liverpool that went on to win on penalties. [85] However a run of just one win in 15 games followed, for which Bremner blamed his small squad and lack of training facilities. 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URGENT PLEA FOR HELP To all the friends of Billy Bremner As you are all aware we have this week all lost a very good friend, a kind genuine lovely man and Billy deserves the very best send off that we can give him. [20], In October 1965, Leeds skipper Collins was injured in an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup game against Torino and Revie gave the captaincy to Bremner after initially handing the armband to Charlton for the remainder of the season; Charlton was keen to give up the captaincy as it prevented his superstitious ritual of coming out of the tunnel last on match days. [4] Bremner then played lead guitar on The Pretenders' 1982 hit single "Back On The Chain Gang"[2] / "My City Was Gone" and later provided lead guitar for their 1990 album Packed!. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Bremner denied the allegations but Leeds too warned him about his future conduct. "I thought there was not a great deal of a problem but I phoned this morning [69], The EnglandScotland football rivalry was intense throughout his playing career, and so great media attention came upon Bremner and the rest of the Scottish players after they beat world champions England 32 at Wembley to become the "unofficial world champions" on 15 April 1967. [17] In November of the 196465 season Bremner featured heavily in a win at Everton that was marred by violent clashes on the pitch, the game was stopped for a short spell ten minutes before half-time as the referee felt that a spell of cooling down was needed to prevent further violence; despite the referee only giving 12 Leeds fouls to Everton's 19 the match helped to cement United's reputation as a dirty and overly physical team. [2] In addition to his guitar playing, Bremner occasionally sang lead, as he did on "Heart" and "You Ain't Nothing But Fine" on the 1980 Rockpile album Seconds of Pleasure. [6] He joined along with his friend Tommy Henderson, who would return to Scotland due to homesickness without making a first team debut. The Bluebirds travel to Elland Road tonight as they take on Leeds United for a place in the FA Cup fourth round. He was a brilliant little player but a dirty little b******, said Mackay later. Born in 1935 in. [115] Bremner did not enjoy a good relationship with the club's board, who felt him to be uncommunicative with them, and after a poor start to the 198889 season he was sacked in September 1988. After Rockpile split in 1981, Bremner released two solo singles on Stiff Records "Loud Music In Cars" / "The Price is Right" (BUY 125)[2] and "Laughter Turns to Tears" / "Tired and Emotional" (BUY 143). [61] His debut at Boothferry Park came against Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest, and Bremner was credited with scoring the winning goal of the game with a free-kick, though it seemed to have gone in with a significant deflection. England. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. [65] After being turned down for the job he announced his intention to retire as a player at the end of his contract in June 1978. . Once he was able to focus again on that particular dream, Willie completed and released the album, titled "Peace in the Valley," in 1994. [109] The FA Cup run continued into the semi-finals, where they were knocked out 32 by Coventry City at Hillsborough in a close-run game that ran into extra-time. Later, as captain he saw Leeds win the League twice and took them to four FA Cup finals. [22] Leeds finished second in the league in the 196566 campaign to Liverpool, who had finished six points clear at the top. [33] In the European Cup Leeds recorded a club record 100 win over Norwegian side Lyn, with Bremner netting two of the goals. 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Billy Bremner. He returned to Doncaster in July 1989, ending his second spell in charge in November 1991. The former Newcastle United manager died peacefully at his Northumberland home in July at the age of 85 and scores of tributes were paid to him from across the world of sport. Bremner also captained Scotland in the 1974 World Cup Finals. However more runners-up medals came from the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup. [70] Many teammates said that Bremner held this match as one of the proudest moments of his career. Despite suffering with a back injury Bremner was appointed as captain and played 32 games. He also wrote Edmunds' hit "Trouble Boys" (which Edmunds would let him sing live), but used an alias, Billy Murray, on the writing credits, so as not to be confused with the more famous Scottish footballer, of the same name. Bremner played for Hull City from 1976 to 1978, before being appointed player-manager at Doncaster Rovers in November 1978. Leeds United manager Don Revie holds a bottle of champagne for captain Billy Bremner after winning the First Division Title. When he arrived at Elland Road Revie was himself still on the playing staff and took him under his wing. [78], Bremner's last cap came against Denmark on 3 September 1975. Bremner played all the guitar parts and sang the harmonies with Kerr-Clemenson. Billy Bremner - Death Death At the beginning of December 1997, he was rushed to hospital after suffering from pneumonia, but suffered a suspected heart attack at his Doncaster home in the small village of Clifton, South Yorkshire and died two days before his 55th birthday. 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