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They call him 'Lash', after the velocity at which he wasofficially recorded as the hottest shot in football. Peter Lorimer's blistering 76mph strike left many a goalkeeper clutching thin air as he waltzed into the record books as a permanent member of the fantastic Leeds United team which, under the managership of Don Revie from1961-74, carried all before them.
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Passing up the opportunity to join Manchester United and a host of other clubs, Lorimer plumped instead for Leeds. In September 1962, he made his debut aged 15 years and 289 days. His first spell with the club lasted until 1979 and he then returned for a second period between1983 and '86. He remains the only Leeds player to have scored over 200 goals and he won 21 caps for Scotland. The highlight of hisinternational career was the 1974 World Cup in West Germany, although his country was eliminated despite not having lost a single game.Travelling throughout Europe with Leeds at the height of their success, Lorimer witnessed bribery and corruption as well as glory and failure.Telling his story with humour, warmth and not a little controversy, this revised and updated edition includes Lorimer's take on the club's recent high-profile financial woes.
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Having just read The Unforgiven, Peter Lorimer's autobiography was an insider's view of the same period in Leeds United's history. Peter certainly doesnt hold back and tells it how he saw it.
There are some great insights into how players were recruited in those days, 'gifts' for referees on European nights and the relationship between Don Revie and his team.
Another must for Leeds fans 'of a certain age' or those looking to build a knowledge of football in the 60s and 70s.
I enjoyed every page.
There are some great insights into how players were recruited in those days, 'gifts' for referees on European nights and the relationship between Don Revie and his team.
Another must for Leeds fans 'of a certain age' or those looking to build a knowledge of football in the 60s and 70s.
I enjoyed every page.
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Lorimer provides an entertaining and readable account of his Leeds days. In particular he's prepared to be a little more "gloves off" than some and that makes this book all the more enjoyable.
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Lorimer was the hardest shot in football in the enigmatic leeds team under don revie. if your a leeds fan read this
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