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Leeds United manager Don Revie goes through passport control in Greece as the team return
Leeds United manager Don Revie goes through passport control in Greece as the team return to Manchester Airport following their 1973 European Cup Winners Cup Final match against AC Milan at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki.
Leeds lost 0-1 in the Final following some controversial decisions by Greek referee Christos Michas.
17th May 1973
John Varley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Thessaloniki
Greece
Media ID 21586198
© Mirrorpix
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the 1970s as Leeds United manager Don Revie stands in line at passport control in Greece. The team had just returned to Manchester Airport after their intense European Cup Winners Cup Final match against AC Milan at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki. The image captures a moment of reflection on Revie's face, perhaps contemplating the controversial decisions made by Greek referee Christos Michas during the final that resulted in Leeds' unfortunate 0-1 loss. Despite the disappointment, there is an air of resilience and determination emanating from Revie as he navigates through airport formalities. This photograph not only immortalizes a significant event in Leeds United's history but also serves as a reminder of the passion and dedication exhibited by football managers like Don Revie. It transports us back to an era when air travel was still a novelty, with pilots and airline staff playing crucial roles behind-the-scenes. John Varley's expertly captured snapshot encapsulates both the excitement and tension surrounding this memorable occasion for Leeds United fans worldwide. As we gaze upon this piece of sporting history frozen in time, it evokes nostalgia for an era long gone while celebrating the enduring spirit of football fandom.
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