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 stamina. He played for Leeds United from 1959 to 1976, serving as captain from 1965, in one of the most successful periods in the club's history.
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
Leeds United Football Club is a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire in England. The club play their home matches at Elland Road and compete in the Championship, the second level of the English football league system.
Blue plaque commemorating the foundation of Leeds United in 1919
The first Leeds United team at the start of the 1920–21 season
Statue of Don Revie outside Elland Road
A statue of former Leeds' captain Billy Bremner, outside Elland Road sculpted by Frances Segelman