The 1987 Football League Second Division play-off final was an association football match contested between Leeds United and Charlton Athletic over two legs on 23 May 1987 and 25 May 1987 to determine
The first leg was played at Charlton's Selhurst Park (pictured in 2015).
Elland Road (pictured in 2000) was the venue for the second leg of the play-off.
St Andrew's hosted the replay as a neutral venue.
Billy Bremner
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William John Bremner was a Scottish professional footballer and manager. Regarded as one of the game's great midfielders, he combined precision passing skills with tenacious tackling and physical stam
1987 Football League Second Division play-off final
…considered the long-term ramifications." Leeds United had played in the second tier of English football since they were relegated in the 1981–82 season. Billy Bremner had been appointed as their manager in October 1985, replacing Eddie Gray. After leading the club to 14th position in the league that season, Bremner…
Bremner lining up for Scotland in 1971
Bremner and Johan Cruyff in 1971
Bremner playing for Scotland at the 1974 World Cup
Billy Bremner statue in celebratory stance outside Leeds United's ground Elland Road