KillkieBoab Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 http://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/24-05-1967 Kilmarnock v LUFC.htm Date: Wednesday, 24th May 1967. Venue: Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Competition: Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, Semi-Final, Second Leg. Score: Kilmarnock 0 Leeds United 0. Scorers: Kilmarnock: Nil. Leeds United: Nil. Attendance: 28,000. Teams: Kilmarnock: Ferguson; King, McFadzean; Murray, McGrory, Beattie; McLean, McInally, Bertelsen, Queen, McIlroy. Leeds United: Sprake; Reaney, Bell; Bremner, Madeley, Hunter; Lorimer, E. Gray, Belfitt, Giles, Cooper. Referee: Vital Laroux (Belgium). United were still without defensive kingpin Jack Charlton, but Manager Revie deliberately chose a defensive line-up by adopting the same tactics he had used to such good effect in Valencia using Rod Belfitt as a lone striker and packing the midfield with Peter Lorimer, Eddie Gray and Terry Cooper. Kilmarnock played both their speedy wingers, Tommy McLean and Brian McIlroy, but they got little change out of Paul Reaney and Willie Bell who stuck to their task to mark them out of the game. With Paul Madeley and Norman Hunter commanding in central defence and Billy Bremner restricting himself to purely defensive duties Kilmarnock were not able to create many chances. When United did attack Paul Madeley headed against the crossbar and Terry Cooper almost beat the keeper. United did not hesitate to foul or use gamesmanship to frustrate the Scots and there were times when tempers frayed and Eric Murray, the Kilmarnock half-back was booked for a foul on Terry Cooper. Neither side had conceded more than one goal in their away ties, and, with an eight-man defence, Leeds were intent on more of the same. Whether they would succeed was in doubt as early as the third minute after Gary Sprake had twice foiled Gerry Queen and Brian McIlroy with brave saves that resulted in him being injured. Revie’s defensive tactics enabled the Welsh custodian to demonstrate his undoubted talents. Frank Clough of the Sun commented, “Sprake produced one of the finest, if not the finest performance of his career, making five incredible saves and displaying reckless bravery. In fact, Sprake was truly magnificent, having an answer for everything that escaped the defenders in front of him.” Despite Peter Lorimer going close with a twenty-five yard shot near the end, the game was played to a goalless conclusion and United were through to the final against Dinamo Zagreb, who had overcome a three goal deficit from the first leg, to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0, after extra-time. Match Action: The Leeds massed defence in operation at Rugby Park Gary Sprake saves from Carl Bertelsen Players: Kilmarnock: Bobby Ferguson and Andy King Frank Beattie Jackie McGrory Carl Bertelsen Tommy McLean Gerry Queen Leeds United defence: Gary Sprake Paul Reaney Willie Bell Billy Bremner Paul Madeley Norman Hunter R.I.P. big man. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCM Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 They were a bunch of thugs, put the boot in all over the park that night. Still makes me angry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfc_superteam Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 A likeable guy Jack Charlton was. My favourite memory was his shredded wheat adverts. Rip Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikastar Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Thanks for sharing this KillkieBoab, well put together doll 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiekosmos Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) 28000 crowd! Probably the biggest crowd I've been in at Rugby Park. Edited July 11, 2020 by killiekosmos 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boring Bob Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Great article. Well found KB. One of my earliest Killie memories as a wee boy and what a crowd. Fairly sure that 28,000 is our highest crowd since 1966. Lots of Leeds fans. Remember hoards of them wearing big Leeds top hats, singing as they rolled up McLelland Drive stopping traffic. Warm summer’s evening and I’ll never forget the view from the top of the staircase at the Dundonald Road end, with the immaculate pitch and the packed stadium. Gary Sprake wore a bright green goalies jersey highlighting his mop of blond hair. He exploited the four step rule by rolling the ball around the box, picking it up when a Killie player approached. When the Killie player backed off, he repeated this again and again. Leeds came with the intention of playing no football and that is exactly what they did. Crowd photos look great. Good view of old TV gantry suspended from terracing roof. TV cameras were hoisted up using ropes and pulleys. Think that TV gantry was later removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All the Wine Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 51 minutes ago, GCM said: They were a bunch of thugs, put the boot in all over the park that night. Still makes me angry. Kinda need to get over it -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkhall2 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) I’m pretty sure I met him at Rugby Park at the start of the eighties when he brought his Sheffield Wednesday team up. I remember him being a giant of a man, but I was wee. Edited July 11, 2020 by Larkhall2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye the Gnu Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Leeds stayed in the Marine Hotel in Troon and my dad took me down the night before the game for autographs. As a wean I vividly remember walking among giants of the game as they chatted amicably with us while having a putting competition without a club, using their feet instead. I remember being devastated at missing out seeing big Jack as it was only a year after THAT world cup final. I got a photo taken with Billy Bremner who had one hand on my shoulder and his other one held a fag... changed days. I remember thinking at the time, "I love Leeds", then having to watch as they played out the most blatant defensive, anti football I still haven't seen the equal of. Hated them ever since. RIP Jack. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiepies Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Met him many moons ago with my father fishing the Nith .He was a keen fisher and used to have a programme on TV doing all sorts of field sports.My fathers mate told him he had never heard of him and wasn't interested in football .He ended up going back to the pub with him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetfitter Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 2 hours ago, All the Wine said: Kinda need to get over it Were you at the game caller? Because if you were I reckon you won’t have forgotten or forgiven. I know I haven’t. Dirty, dirty Leeds. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewWylie Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 3 hours ago, KillkieBoab said: http://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/24-05-1967 Kilmarnock v LUFC.htm Date: Wednesday, 24th May 1967. Venue: Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Competition: Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, Semi-Final, Second Leg. Score: Kilmarnock 0 Leeds United 0. Scorers: Kilmarnock: Nil. Leeds United: Nil. Attendance: 28,000. Teams: Kilmarnock: Ferguson; King, McFadzean; Murray, McGrory, Beattie; McLean, McInally, Bertelsen, Queen, McIlroy. Leeds United: Sprake; Reaney, Bell; Bremner, Madeley, Hunter; Lorimer, E. Gray, Belfitt, Giles, Cooper. Referee: Vital Laroux (Belgium). United were still without defensive kingpin Jack Charlton, but Manager Revie deliberately chose a defensive line-up by adopting the same tactics he had used to such good effect in Valencia using Rod Belfitt as a lone striker and packing the midfield with Peter Lorimer, Eddie Gray and Terry Cooper. Kilmarnock played both their speedy wingers, Tommy McLean and Brian McIlroy, but they got little change out of Paul Reaney and Willie Bell who stuck to their task to mark them out of the game. With Paul Madeley and Norman Hunter commanding in central defence and Billy Bremner restricting himself to purely defensive duties Kilmarnock were not able to create many chances. When United did attack Paul Madeley headed against the crossbar and Terry Cooper almost beat the keeper. United did not hesitate to foul or use gamesmanship to frustrate the Scots and there were times when tempers frayed and Eric Murray, the Kilmarnock half-back was booked for a foul on Terry Cooper. Neither side had conceded more than one goal in their away ties, and, with an eight-man defence, Leeds were intent on more of the same. Whether they would succeed was in doubt as early as the third minute after Gary Sprake had twice foiled Gerry Queen and Brian McIlroy with brave saves that resulted in him being injured. Revie’s defensive tactics enabled the Welsh custodian to demonstrate his undoubted talents. Frank Clough of the Sun commented, “Sprake produced one of the finest, if not the finest performance of his career, making five incredible saves and displaying reckless bravery. In fact, Sprake was truly magnificent, having an answer for everything that escaped the defenders in front of him.” Despite Peter Lorimer going close with a twenty-five yard shot near the end, the game was played to a goalless conclusion and United were through to the final against Dinamo Zagreb, who had overcome a three goal deficit from the first leg, to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0, after extra-time. Match Action: The Leeds massed defence in operation at Rugby Park Gary Sprake saves from Carl Bertelsen Players: Kilmarnock: Bobby Ferguson and Andy King Frank Beattie Jackie McGrory Carl Bertelsen Tommy McLean Gerry Queen Leeds United defence: Gary Sprake Paul Reaney Willie Bell Billy Bremner Paul Madeley Norman Hunter R.I.P. big man. Great photos. RIP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killie alan Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Larkhall2 said: I’m pretty sure I met him at Rugby Park at the start of the eighties when he brought his Sheffield Wednesday team up. I remember him being a giant of a man, but I was wee. I think you’re right 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncD Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 3 hours ago, GCM said: They were a bunch of thugs, put the boot in all over the park that night. Still makes me angry. I’m sure with the amount of trophies they won they aren’t too fussed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fankle Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 4 hours ago, DuncD said: I’m sure with the amount of trophies they won they aren’t too fussed They actually ended up with more runners up medals than winners. Including the Fairs Cup in 67. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iankerr18 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 RIP big Jack. A member of a great team who are remembered for all the wrong reasons. So many great Scottish players. Never get tired of watching the clip of them keeping possession against Southampton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fankle Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 13 minutes ago, iankerr18 said: Never get tired of watching the clip of them keeping possession against Southampton. Indeed. Let's watch it again.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbm1965 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 12 hours ago, GCM said: They were a bunch of thugs, put the boot in all over the park that night. Still makes me angry. A bit like my own recollection. In addition Bremner would have made Willie Miller look like an amateur when it came to intimidating the referee. Some of the tackling of the Nomads last season had me thinking, at the time, of the Leeds game. The Leeds game as I recall had the biggest attendance of any game at Rugby Park I've been at outside of a few games against the old Firm. I don't recall seeing an attendance of 28,000 quoted though my recollections are nearer the 25K and not much more than the game against Real Madrid. (anyone with the actual stats out there? - memory never been strong point for me) Rangers games definitely had a number of games where 30,000+ were reported and I think an odd Celtic match post 66 may well have just crept above the Leeds attendance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) I always remember Bremner jogging at least half the width of the park to take throw-ins. It was the ultimate "professional" performance. We couldn't really complain though. The first leg - I wasn't there, it was on a Friday night due to Leeds’ fixture congestion - must have been much too open. Two down after four minutes, 4-2 at half-time! At least we made it to a European semi-final, something way beyond our dreams at this time. Edited July 12, 2020 by skygod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfcinlancashire Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 8 hours ago, jbm1965 said: A bit like my own recollection. In addition Bremner would have made Willie Miller look like an amateur when it came to intimidating the referee. Some of the tackling of the Nomads last season had me thinking, at the time, of the Leeds game. The Leeds game as I recall had the biggest attendance of any game at Rugby Park I've been at outside of a few games against the old Firm. I don't recall seeing an attendance of 28,000 quoted though my recollections are nearer the 25K and not much more than the game against Real Madrid. (anyone with the actual stats out there? - memory never been strong point for me) Rangers games definitely had a number of games where 30,000+ were reported and I think an odd Celtic match post 66 may well have just crept above the Leeds attendance. It wasn't just the game at Rugby Park that had a great crowd. It was reported that the game at Elland Road was Leeds's biggest crowd of the season, in a year when they won the league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) It was - 43,000. Official attendance at RP was 24,831. Edited July 12, 2020 by skygod 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boring Bob Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 10 hours ago, skygod said: I always remember Bremner jogging at least half the width of the park to take throw-ins. It was the ultimate "professional" performance. We couldn't really complain though. The first leg - I wasn't there, it was on a Friday night due to Leeds’ fixture congestion - must have been much too open. Two down after four minutes, 4-2 at half-time! At least we made it to a European semi-final, something way beyond our dreams at this time. Am I correct in thinking that someone chartered a train for the away game at Leeds? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyman Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Nobody ever hates a team that are pish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Killie Trust Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Bobby Ferguson was quite magnanimous about the game when he spoke with us! Then again, it wasn't him getting kicked (much)... https://killiehistories.podbean.com/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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