Don Revie's Leeds United: Dirty or Misunderstood? | Part Two
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Don Revie's Leeds United: Dirty or Misunderstood? | Part Two
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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.
In Part Two of our series on Don Revie's Leeds United, co-hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson explore the origins of the 'Dirty Leeds' tag. This episode delves into the notorious 1964 match against Everton that cemented the club's aggressive reputation. It discusses the reactions from fans and media, the role of football associations, and Revie's responses.
Our conclusion also examines the cultural and tactical shifts in football during the 1960s and how Leeds' image became a point of controversy and unity for the team and its supporters.
Tune in to uncover the complexities behind one of football's most infamous labels.
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00:00 Introduction
01:36 The Dirty Leeds Tag
03:46 Don Revy's Management Style
27:43 Promotion and the Great Moral Panic
29:21 The Notorious Game against Everton at Goodison
30:37 Media and Public Perception
31:47 Football's Changing Landscape
33:04 The Birth of 'Dirty Leeds'
41:30 Revie's Reaction and Amplification
56:04 Conclusion and Legacy
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