Anatomy of a super-team: behind the scenes at Leeds United in 1971 (part two)
In 1971 Leeds United was not 'happily reconciled', but a club with its greatest triumphs still ahead that was already, perhaps imperceptibly, coming apart.
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Anatomy of a super-team: behind the scenes at Leeds United in 1971 (part one)
Here's a look behind the scenes at Elland Road close to the peak of United's greatest era, with a different focus to most looks at Leeds.
Ordinary: Scotland vs England, May '76
The cameras took a rare look at the reaction of the England bench, catching Don Revie, in a heavy sheepskin coat, his mouth pursed in an ooh of frustration, driving his forearm forward to show how he wished Channon had smashed the ball.
Putting something together: Scotland vs England, May '74
While England endured walk-outs, Scotland's players were sailing away. Winger Jimmy Johnstone made the most of a champagne reception after their 2-0 win over Wales, and at dawn next day he had to be rescued from the sea.
You know what to do: Scotland vs England, May '72
Perhaps the pitch invader at the start of the second half had summed the pantomime up. Emerging from the Scotland fans in a dark suit with white pocket square, he was carrying a tartan scarf and a bunch of flowers, the first to wave to the crowd, the second to throw at Norman Hunter.