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For all autobiographical and biographical accounts of players, managers, and other individuals who have been involved in a significant way with Leeds United Football Club. For players, generally those with over 50 league games for the club fall into this category, although this is a bit elastic.
This category includes books published after the person left the club. Where possible, we have tried to note the level of Leeds United content.
A Football Man: My Autobiography
by John Giles PJ. Cunningham2010
Full of anecdote, insight and wry humour, Giles recounts his rise through the ranks...
A Proper Player: the Career of John Sheridan
by Elliot J. Huntley2011
John Sheridan is an former English-born Republic of Ireland international footballer...
A Quality Player: The Life and Career of Tony Currie
by Elliot J. Huntley2007
Authorised biography of the former Sheffield United, Leeds United and QPR legend...
All White: Leeds Uniteds 100 Greatest Players
by Jon Howe Andrew Dalton2012
A celebration of Leeds United's greatest 100 players, as voted for by the Leeds...
Bairdy's Gonna Get Ya
by Marc Bracha2013
Baird was popular amongst Leeds fans during his two separate spells with the club...
Behind The Dream: A Story of a Scottish Footballer
by Joe Jordan2004
Re-printed as "My autobiography" in 2005.
Big Jack: The Life And Times Of Jack Charlton
by Stan Liversidge1994
A biography of Jack Charlton since just after the 1966 World Cup.
Billy Bremner: Fifty Defining Fixtures
by Dave Tomlinson2016
William John “Billy” Bremner is one of the true greats of British football...
Billy Bremner: Keep Fighting: The Definitive Biography
by Paul Harrison2010
Billy Bremner is a football icon. During his years playing for Leeds Utd and Scotland...
Bobby Collins: The Wee Barra
by David Saffer2004
This is a biography of Bobby Collins, affectionately known as the Wee Barra, who...
Boozing, Betting & Brawling, The Autobiography of Mel Sterland
by Mel Sterland Nick Johnson2008
Co-authored by Sheffield-based journalist Johnson, this is the story of Sheffield...
Bremner: The Real King Billy
by Richard Sutcliffe2011
Billy Bremner remains, more than a decade on from his premature death at the age...
Brian Flynn: Little Wonder
by Leon Barton2017
Little Wonder is the story of Brian Flynn, the stylish yet tenacious midfielder...
Captains Log: The Gary McAllister Story
by Gary McAllister Graham Clark1995
Gary McAllister has emerged in recent years as a genuinely world class player. In...
Clough and Revie: The Rivals Who Changed the Face of English Football
by Roger Hermiston2011
The Revie and Clough bus just keeps on going, as YET ANOTHER book on these managers...
David Healy: The Story So Far
by Ivan Martin2007
This book traces the footballing story of David Healy. A national favourite who...
Don Revie & Billy Bremner : the accused
by Colin S. Jeffrey2003
11 leaves. Available only from the Local History section of Leeds City Library....
Don Revie- Portrait Of A Footballing Enigma
by Andrew Mourant1990
Either revered or reviled depending on who you talk to, only a handful of figures...
Don Revie: Tribute To A Football Legend
by Various2011
62-page book/magazine brought out in aid of the Don Revie Statue appeal.
Forward with Leeds
by Johnny Giles John Giles1970
John Giles was born in Dublin in 1940. A prodigiously gifted young footballer, at...
Gary Speed Remembered: A Celebration of a Life in Football
by Paul Abbandonato2012
Few men have earned more solid reputations in football than Gary Speed and the football...
Gary Speed: A Life in Football
by Football Association of Wales2012
A memorial book to Wales manager and former player, Gary Speed. Pictures from his...
George Graham: The Glory and The Grief
by George Graham Norman Giller1995
Autobiography up to 1995 with added epilogue on becoming Leeds United manager. Limited...
Gordon Strachan: The Biography
by Leo Moynihan2004
From the book jacket: "If a Frenchman goes on about seagulls, trawlers and sardines...
Greenhoff! The Autobiography of Brian Greenhoff
by Brian Greenhoff2012
Former England international player who is best remembered for his time at Manchester...
Hard Man Hard Knocks
by Terry Yorath2004
A fine book and insight into Terry Yorath who represented both Leeds United and...
In My Defence - the Autobiography
by Dominic Matteo2011
The Liverpool and Leeds United legend lifts the lid on life behind the scenes and...
It is What it is: The Carlton Palmer Story
by Carlton Palmer Steven Jacobi2017
"Growing up in the West Midlands, Carlton Palmer became an elite professional footballer...
It's Been Emotional
by Vinnie Jones2013
British actor and professional footballer, Vinnie Jones is the original bad boy...
Jack & Bobby: A story of brothers in conflict
by Leo McKinstry2002
A story of brothers in conflict. Jack & Bobby Charlton are footballing legends...
Jack Charlton's American World Cup Diary
by Jack Charlton1994
This is Jack Charlton's own account of Ireland's World Cup story. It ranges from...
Jack Charlton's World Cup Diary
by Jack Charlton Peter Byrne1990
The story of the 1990 World Cup as seen by Jack Charlton. 7½" x 9½"...
Jack Charlton: The Authorised Biography
by Colin Young2016
Another book about Big Jack? You better believe it! From the publsiher: "As one...
Jack Charlton: The Autobiography
by Jack Charlton Peter Byrne1996
A brilliant autubiography on the 'late developer' of the Revie team. Jack Charlton...
Jimmy: The Autobiography of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink2005
From book jacket: "The autobiography of football's 'Mr Cool', the former Leeds and...
John Charles: Gentle Giant
by Mario Risoli2003
From publishers:" "Whenever I look at him, it is as though the Messiah has returned...
King John John Charles The Autobiography
by John Charles2003
Sir Bobby Charlton reckons that if John Charles were playing today, his transfer...
King John: The True Story of John Charles Leeds United Legend
by Richard Coomber2000
A good overview of Leeds United's first superstar. The book contains many old match...
King of Soccer
by John Charles1957
In Leeds' history, there is one player who stands (literally) above the rest, John...
Leeds Legends
by David Saffer2004
A well-produced and illustrated who's who of Leeds United which features over 100...
Leeds United and a Life in the Press Box
by John Wray2009
From the jacket: "Ever wondered what it is like to travel on the team coach of a...
Leeds United Book Of Football
by Don Revie; others Don Revie and others1969
The story of Leeds United's rise to prominence under Don Revie in the sixties with...
Leeds United Match of My Life: Elland Road Legends Relive Their Favourite Games
by David Saffer2012
ANOTHER book on Leeds from David Saffer? Surely not! ;) Due Dec 2012.
Leeds United On Trial
by David O'Leary2002
One of the most controversial books of Leeds United's history. Worth a read, even...
Leeds United Rolls Royce : The Paul Madeley Story
by David Saffer2003
There are several books produced in a similar style and quality to this one from...
Looking For Eric: In search of Leeds Greats
by Rick Broadbent2000
An entertaining and nostalgic look back at some of the best players to have played...
Lucas: From Sowetto to Soccer Superstar
by Richard Coomber2010
Leeds United's biggest crowd of the 2004-05 season was for a testimonial match....
Madiba's Boys: The Stories of Lucas Radebe and Mark Fish
by Graeme Friedman2001
This is the story of Lucas Radebe and Mark Fish, two of South Africa's greatest...
Marching On Together: My Life at Leeds United
by Eddie Gray Jason Thomas2001
Eddie Gray was among the most skilful and exciting players in Leeds United's history...
More Than A Match: A Players Story
by Lee Chapman1992
One of football's top goalscorers, Lee Chapman was born in Scorer Street and has...
One Step Ahead
by Duncan McKenzie1978
Autobiography of the talented Scottish international whose turbulent career included...
Raich Carter the Biography: The Story of One of England's Greatest Footballers
by Frank Garrick2004
Carter managed Leeds United from 1953-1958, gaining promotion from the old second...
Rebels For The Cause: The Alternative History of Arsenal Football Club
by Jon Spurling2004
Contains detailed profiles of two former Leeds figures: Herbert Chapman (managed...
Revie Revered and Reviled
by Richard Sutcliffe2010
Don Revie remains, more than two decades on from his untimely death at the age of...
Revie's Boys: The 75 Players Under Don Revie at Leeds United
by David Saffer2011
Another title from prolific Leeds United author, David Saffer. One thing is for...
Right Back to the Beginning
by Jimmy Armfield2004
The autobiography of former England captain and doyen of commentators, one of football...
Sniffer: The Life & Times of Allan Clarke
by David Saffer2001
A brilliant book about possibly the best natural goalscorer in Leeds United's history...
Soccer: How to become a Champion
by Allan Clarke1975
His second book, features his prime playing years at Leeds United. 1975 edition...
Strachan Style: A Life In Football
by Gordon Strachan Ken Gallacher1991
The story of one of the greatest individualists of the game, told with all the style...
Strachan: My Life in Football
by Gordon Strachan2006
Autobiography from Gordon Strachan relating events at his time with Aberdeen, Manchester...
The Black Flash: The Albert Johanneson Story
by Paul Harrison2012
The long-overdue biography of former Leeds player Albert Johanneson. Johanneson'...
The Charlton Brothers
by Norman Harris1971
Re-printed by Sportsman Books in 1972. (green cover, pictured).
The Gentle Giant: John Charles and the future of football
by Phil Cope2004
A biography of the famous Welsh footballer John Charles, born in Cwmbwrla, Swansea...
The Great and the Good
by John Giles2012
Ireland's leading football pundit and legend of the game John Giles looks back on...
The Happy Warrior: from Leeds United to Burma
by Jan Rippin2014
Eric Stephenson’s story is told as much as possible in his own words, and...
The John Charles Story
by John Charles2003
Produced in conjunction with the Gol Appeal. 68 pages covering his Schoolboy Years...
The king is dead. Long live the king! : responses to the life of John Charles
by Various2008
Large sized paperback celebrating the life of John Charles. It features responses...
The Last Champions
by Dave Simpson2012
The triumph and tragedy of the Leeds team that won the First Division championship...
The Last Fancy Dan: The Duncan McKenzie Story
by Duncan McKenzie David Saffer2009
"Duncan McKenzie was one of a handful of footballers in the 1970s who built his...
The Legend Of Jack Charlton
by Tom Humphries1994
Jack Charlton has become a legend in world football as his Irish team, battling...
The Life and Times of Mick Jones
by David Saffer2002
Mike Jones burst onto the football scene with Sheffield United and then went on...
The Major: The Life and Times of Frank Buckley
by Patrick Quirke2006
Former manager of Leeds United, great character of the game. From the publishers...
The Matador: The Life and Career of Tony Currie
by Elliot J. Huntley2015
As one of the most complete and compelling English midfield schemers of his generation...
The tongs and the bones : the memoirs of Lord Harewood
by The Earl of Harewood1981
Lord Harewood was the President of Leeds United Football Club from 1961-2011. His...
The Who's Who of Leeds United
by Martin Jarred Malcolm McDonald2008
Since the entry of Leeds United FC into the Football League in 1907, hundreds of...
United We Fall: Boardroom Truths About the Beautiful Game
by Peter Ridsdale2008
From the book cover: "United We Fall" is the unique story of life inside football...
Vinnie: My Life
by Vinnie Jones2001
Ever since Vinnie Jones was pictured squeezing a sensitive handful of Paul Gascoigne...
Vinnie: the Autobiography
by Vinnie Jones1998
From the jacket: "Regarded as one of football's hard men, Vinnie Jones has been...
We are the Damned United: The Real Story of Brian Clough at Leeds United
by Phil Rostron2009
Brian Clough's 44-day tenure as manager of Leeds United between July and September...
White Heat: The Leeds United Dream Team
by Jason Thomas1996
Recalls some of the performances and achievements using revealing, in-depth interviews...
You Get Nowt For Being Second
by Billy Bremner1969
Not only a cracking title, but sums up Billy's never say die spirit in a nutshell...