Review
'Robert Endeacott has done things the hard way, his way. He writes without pretension, honest and unflinching, born of dedication and passion. With DIRTY LEEDS, he has raised the bar to write a history not only of a football club and its manager, but also of a city and its people.' --David Peace
'The 'dirty' tag aimed at us was a sensationalistic jibe more than a fair or true statement. This book addresses the Dirty Leeds myth, truly and fairly, and in a very entertaining way. 'Dirty Leeds' is a great read! --Peter Lorimer, Leeds United
'The 'dirty' tag aimed at us was a sensationalistic jibe more than a fair or true statement. This book addresses the Dirty Leeds myth, truly and fairly, and in a very entertaining way. 'Dirty Leeds' is a great read! --Peter Lorimer, Leeds United
Product Description
1961. Dirty Leeds is a struggling industrialised city in the north of England. Dirty Leeds is the city's club, sometimes called a football team; its home ground Elland Road, rarely called a stadium. Dirty Leeds is the label given to Leeds United in 1964 by the FA for improper conduct on the field. Other first teams have far worse disciplinary records, but mud sticks. Dirty Leeds is where young Jimmy O'Rourke is born and bred, brought up by his grandma in the shadow of the hallowed ground itself. This gives him a thirst for the beautiful game and determination to play for the club he loves. 'Dirty Leeds' is a hidden history of Don Revie and his men, and the story of Jimmy's dramatic life, from 1961 to 1974.