6th November 2025

Happy 85th Birthday: John “Johnny” Giles is our legendary Irish former footballer who is best remembered for his time as a midfielder alongside Billy Bremner in the 1960s and 1970s. He is considered one of Leeds United’s greatest players and was an integral part of the team’s most successful era. During his time Johnny helped the club win numerous trophies, including two First Division titles, the 1972 FA Cup, and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups. 527 Appearances: Across all competitions, scoring 115 goals. In my eyes possibly our best player ever: I know, a big statement from me that.