Players parade the trophy through the streets and Elland Road. [64] Kaye was sacked after a poor start to the season, and was replaced by Bremner's former Leeds teammate Bobby Collins, who had joined the club as assistant manager in the summer; as at Leeds, Bremner had applied for the vacant managerial role, but was rejected. They beat Ferencvrosi (Hungary) 10 at Elland Road and held them to a 00 draw at Npstadion to win the club's first European trophy. Billy Bremner was the guitarist for cult legends Rockpile, one of the finest traditional rock & roll bands in Britain during the pub rock/new wave era. [30] Leeds set a number of records: most points (67), most wins (27), fewest defeats (2), and most home points (39). The Charity Shield (now known as The Community Shield) is the seasons traditional curtain-raiser, a generally amicable affair where the two sides dont exactly bust a gut in pursuit of victory. [104] Five key young players to leave the club were Scott Sellars (20,000 to Blackburn Rovers), Terry Phelan (free transfer to Swansea City), Denis Irwin, Tommy Wright and Andy Linighan (all to Oldham Athletic for 60,000, 55,000 and 80,000 respectively). [63], He missed the 197778 pre-season with a knee injury, but recovered well enough to make 36 appearances throughout the campaign. [15], United had a more promising 196263 campaign, finishing four points shy of promotion, though Bremner was limited to 24 appearances. [1] Contents Actor Stephen Graham portrayed Billy Bremner in the 2009 Tom Hooper film The Damned United. [32] It took the team some time to gel, as only two wins came from the opening eight league games, and Leeds eventually finished a distant second to champions Everton. Created by sculptor Frances Segelman, it was unveiled in 1999 and is a fitting tribute to the Leeds legend. [2] [3] He was educated in Dunedin, but spent much of his life in Invercargill, before moving to Auckland. Patrick Bamford, Cody Drameh and other Leeds United players with a point to prove vs Cardiff. [105] Aiming for a promotion push in the 198687 campaign, Leeds were stuck in mid-table by February after selling Snodin to Everton for 840,000. He returned to Doncaster in July 1989, ending his second spell in charge in November 1991. Predicted Cardiff City XI and injury updates ahead of Leeds United FA Cup clash. Leeds United captain Billy Bremner seen here waiting at customs for clearence at Manchester Airport with the Fairs Cup. Memorials. . In 1988, the Football League, as part of its centenary season celebrations, included Bremner on its list of 100 League Legends. Previous Next. [109] The FA Cup run continued into the semi-finals, where they were knocked out 32 by Coventry City at Hillsborough in a close-run game that ran into extra-time. [17] A run of victories put the club top by the new year, however they lost the title on goal average to Manchester United after drawing the last game of the season with already-relegated Birmingham City. Well, I only ever cried over two people, Billy Bremner and Bob. Leeds face Cardiff in an FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. [101] He quickly reinstated Don Revie's philosophy and his little traditions, for example he reinstated the sessions of carpet bowls on Friday evenings. [62] Despite the good start results dipped midway through the 197677 season and the "Tigers" ended the season in 14th place. Sponsored by Ancestry. [73] However, Bremner was nearly not selected by manager Willie Ormond after Ormond found him drunk in a bar not long after Jimmy Johnstone had to be rescued by the coastguard having gotten stranded in a rowing boat during a night out following a home international match against Northern Ireland. November 1969, Leeds United Christmas party at Elland Road. As an international, he won his first cap in 1965, not long before England won the 1966 World Cup. [103] He also moved on the young players signed by former manager and teammate Eddie Gray, choosing to sign experienced players in their place. [29] The title was secured with a 00 draw with title rivals Liverpool at Anfield on 28 April, after which Bremner led the players to applaud the Liverpool fans who responded by chanting "Champions, Champions, Champions". With Giles now behaving himself, Leeds skipper Bremner took the baton and began his own spat with Keegan, culminating in another fight in the goalmouth. William Murray Bremner (born 4 August 1946, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is a Scottish guitarist, best known for his work in the band Rockpile and on many of Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds ' albums. Left to right: Goalkeeper David Harvey with his daughter, Dawn, Billy Bremner with his son Billy, Johnny Giles with Son Michael, Jack Charlton with Peter and Debbie, Paul Reaney with daughter Paula all lined up for a donkey race. He was a passionate player whose tireless energy was the motor that drove Leeds during its most successful years under the management of Don Revie. It was a criticism that too often ignored the skills of Bremner and his colleagues and cost them a lot of sympathy when further major honours slipped from their grasp - until they won the championship again in 1974, beating a fine Liverpool side by five points. Bremner had been taken to hospital on Friday and died in Doncaster Royal Infirmary on Sunday morning. [115] The inconsistent results returned however, and Leeds finished the 198788 season in seventh place, eight points outside the play-offs. [126] He was inducted into both the English Football Hall of Fame and the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. For the record, the game ended 1-1 and it was Liverpool that went on to win on penalties. The unbreakable footballer who became an icon and captain of Leeds United was not about. . [116] His successor, Howard Wilkinson, was given money to spend by the board and Leeds went on to win promotion in 1990. Don Revie the successful Leeds United team Manager pictured with skipper Billy Bremner and members of the staff, Bremner relaxing before a European Cup match, Leeds United news as Ajax urged to 'cut 20m losses' and offer struggling star to Jesse Marsch. [21] Revie and Bremner had a strong bond of trust, which was why the manager gave him the captaincy at such a young age. [68] He went on to feature in qualifying games for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, but defeats to Poland and Italy left Scotland second in their group, which was not enough to qualify. [33], "Leeds, like Sisyphus, have pushed three boulders almost to the top of three mountains and are now left to see them all back in the dark of the valley. The death has occurred much earlier.Erica Jong (b. Bremner played all the guitar parts and sang the harmonies with Kerr-Clemenson. Leeds beat Ferencvaros in Budapest. Bremner had been taken to hospital on Friday and died in Doncaster Royal Infirmary on Sunday morning. [92], To try and win immediate promotion during the 198384 season Bremner signed veteran forward Ernie Moss (who had won three promotions out of the division), Andy Kowalski, left-back John Breckin, experienced defender Bill Green, and young midfielder Mark Miller. [96] Doncaster won five of their opening seven games, and though they were unable to sustain a promotion push they showed their ability with a 10 win over eventual champions Bradford at Valley Parade on Boxing Day and a 10 FA Cup win over First Division side Queens Park Rangers on 5 January. [84] However a lean spell would follow, and from November to February Doncaster failed to win in the league. [97], To pay for stadium upgrades necessitated by the aftermath of the Bradford City stadium fire Doncaster were forced to sell Ian and Glynn Snodin, who went to Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday and respectively for a total of 315,000. [20], In October 1965, Leeds skipper Collins was injured in an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup game against Torino and Revie gave the captaincy to Bremner after initially handing the armband to Charlton for the remainder of the season; Charlton was keen to give up the captaincy as it prevented his superstitious ritual of coming out of the tunnel last on match days. and they said that he had gone.". Soccer star Billy Bremner dies Bremner victorious as Leeds won the FA Cup in 1972 The former Leeds United and Scotland soccer star Billy Bremner has died, aged 54, of a suspected heart. On 13 December 1997, Leeds United played away at Chelsea. [60] However, he missed a lengthy spell in the new year due to injury and results dipped during this time and ultimately ended the club's title hopes; they went on to end the campaign in fifth spot. Law played alongside Bremner many times for Scotland and the two were opponents when Bremner captained Leeds and Law starred for Manchester United. No matter where we were, on a Saturday morning Billy used to get it delivered on a tray in bed. With Johnny Giles and Bremner, Leeds had a magnificent midfield. "He was an excellent player for Scotland, not only as a football player but Finally you are both worn out, exhausted, hopeless. He has also played with The Pretenders, Shakin' Stevens, Carlene Carter and The Coal Porters, as well as issuing four solo albums.[1]. Described as '10 stone of barbed wire', the tenacious, tough-tackling Scot captained the Whites through their golden age, earning a reputation as one of the most fearless players of his generation. [48], The title was nowhere near as close in the 197273 season, which saw Leeds finish third, seven points behind Liverpool. [47] Bremner donated the damages to a Leeds Hospice. They exchanged punches and, rightly, were sent off. His Leeds playing career spanned 16 years, from the Division 2 days right through to the European Cup Final. A friend of a friend of mine drove him home and he was then taken to hospital. After training, the Leeds players would decamp to Sheilas Caf for their lunch, just across the road from the ground and, once there, they would play a game to see who would pay for the meal. Twenty five years after his death, Scottish football legend Billy Bremner still looms large on the streets where he grew up. Billy Bremner was born in Stirling. [81] He oversaw a 10 win over Rochdale at Belle Vue in his first match in charge. Paul Madeley, Norman , DavidHunter, Billy Bremner Harvey and Paul Reaney enjoy a joke as they leave the station to board the coach to Ringway. With the death of his son, Willie shelved the project for a time. Leeds United reception after winning the FA Cup. Biography [ edit] Born in Dunedin on 25 March 1879, Bremner was the son of Mary Ann and George Goddard Bremner. He returned to Leeds as manager in 1985, staying for three years, and went back to Doncaster in 1989. [35] Further disappointment came in the 1970 FA Cup Final, where Leeds were beaten 21 by Chelsea in extra-time of the replay at Old Trafford. The club also finished second in numerous competitions, being runners-up five times in the English league and seven times in cup finals, including the 1975 European Cup. "Trouble Boys" was covered by Thin Lizzy on a single in 1981. [50], Revie instructed Bremner to be more attacking in the 197374 campaign, and the result was 11 goals in 52 appearances, his biggest goal tally in 12 years. [7] Manager Jack Taylor gave him his debut at outside-right in a 31 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, at the age of 17 years and 47 days; Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Phil Brown noted that Bremner showed "enthusiasm, guts, intelligence, most accurate use of the ball and unselfishness" despite poor weather conditions. All images below are courtesy of Mirror Pix. He was a passionate player whose tireless energy was the motor that drove Leeds during its most successful years under the management of Don Revie. Whenever Bremner travelled away with Leeds and stayed in a hotel, he would always have his breakfast in bed. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007. Review. An essential cog in the pragmatic, often over-robust yet frequently wonderfully. What Azzedine Ounahi has said about his post-World Cup future amid Leeds United links. (Edward Morgan), For the sake of goodness and love, man shall let death have no sovereignty over his thoughts.Thomas Mann (18751955), There is a rhythm to the ending of a marriage just like the rhythm of a courtshiponly backward. [71], Scotland were the only home nation to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup after finishing ahead of Czechoslovakia and Denmark in their group. A friend of a friend of mine drove him home and he was then taken to hospital. His former Leeds United team-mates Allan Clarke, who read the lesson at the service, Bobby Collins, Norman Hunter, Eddie Gray, Trevor Cherry, Duncan MacKenzie, Paul Reaney, Mick Jones, Joe Jordan, Terry Cooper, Paul Madeley and Gordon McQueen went to his funeral in Edlington, along with Nobby Stiles, Asa Hartford, and Danny Wilson, and just about every major figure from Scottish football, past and present, Dave MacKay, Alex Smith, Denis Law and Alex Ferguson among them, and there was citywide mourning in Leeds due to the extremely high esteem in which he is held by Leeds United fans. I thought that, once he was there, everything would be all right. Billy Bremner and Terry Cooper with the trophy. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Billy Bremner : biography 9 December 1942 - 7 December 1997 Wins libel action On 3 February 1982, Bremner won 100,000 libel damages, along with legal costs, after he sued the Sunday People Newspaper for publishing an article on 11 September 1977 that alleged he tried to fix football matches, including the May 1972 game [] He died of a heart attack in Doncaster, England. 3rd March 1968. A native of Scotland, Bremner was already a prominent session guitarist and pub rock scenester when he joined Rockpile in 1976. The Luvvers disbanded in 1967. He captained his country at the 1974 FIFA World Cup, where Scotland failed to advance from the group stage despite being unbeaten in the competition. HE may have been just 5ft5in but what Billy Bremner lacked in height he more than made up for in skill, passion and desire. [61] His debut at Boothferry Park came against Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest, and Bremner was credited with scoring the winning goal of the game with a free-kick, though it seemed to have gone in with a significant deflection. Billy Bremner kisses the bride. Bremner's former Scotland colleague, Denis Law, said the news of his friend's death was "tragic". In the early '90s, famous country singer Willie Nelson's son, Billy Nelson, passed away from unforeseen circumstances. [125] In 1988, the Football League, as part of its centenary season celebrations, included Bremner on its list of 100 League Legends. [122], At the beginning of December 1997, Bremner was rushed to hospital after suffering from pneumonia, but suffered a suspected heart attack at his Doncaster home in the small village of Clifton and died two days before his 55th birthday. [114] A more significant new face was David Batty, a key player of the future who was given his debut from the youth team. Here is all you want to know, and more! [90] A weak defence saw an unusual sequence of high-scoring matches early in the season: 61 win over Exeter City, 75 win over Reading, 63 defeat by Wigan, and a 44 draw with Brentford. [18] The Manchester club would become a keen rival, one which intensified after Leeds knocked them out of the FA Cup at the semi-finals after two physical encounters. [5] Bash! "He was an excellent player for Scotland, not only as a football player but [43] They knocked out Bristol Rovers, Liverpool, Cardiff City, Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City to reach the 1972 FA Cup Final with Arsenal; they then won the trophy for the first time in the club's history with Allan Clarke scoring the final's only goal. [16] Revie moved Bremner to central midfield, and bought Manchester United's Johnny Giles to create what would prove to be one of the most highly effective central midfield partnerships of the next 12 years. Charlie Nicholas, a contemporary player, accurately embraced Bremner's contribution to football by saying: "His determination and love of the game made him such a difficult opponent. The soccer player Billy Bremner died at the age of 54. as a guy as well. Bremner played for Hull City from 1976 to 1978, before being appointed player-manager at Doncaster Rovers in November 1978. As a tough-tackling terrier of a midielder, he would have no issue confronting anyone and that included arguably the hardest man in professional football, Tottenhams Dave Mackay. An essential cog in the pragmatic, often over-robust yet frequently wonderfully entertaining Leeds United team of the Sixties and Seventies, he was also the red-haired dynamo in Scotland's inter- national side, winning 54 caps. Billy Bremner was one of Britain's most fiery, skilful and industrious footballers of the post-war years. . Scottish soccer player and coach best known for playing for a number of Scottish teams and for coaching both Leeds United and the Doncaster Rovers. Unfortunately funerals are very expensive and Billys mum and daughter do not have a lot, Linda is a pensioner and Ellie is only 17, Linda is. Law played alongside Bremner many times for Scotland and the two were opponents when Bremner captained Leeds and Law starred for Manchester United. Had that been an end to the matter it would not have been so bad but both petulantly threw away their shirts. The powerhouse that drove Don Revie's team, Bremner was a great player and an inspirational captain. The footballer died on 7 December 1997, two days before his 55th birthday. Bremner is on the Scotland national football team roll of honour for having won more than 50 caps for Scotland. Next, he joined Rockpile, who only released one album under their own name, but also served as the band for most of Nick Lowe's and Dave Edmunds' albums in the 1970s. Erstwhile Rockpile guitarist Billy Bremner returns with Rock Files, his first album since 2006's No Ifs, Buts, Maybes.Vocally, Bremner may sound measurably older -- he whistles through through his S's, he quivers and shivers as he reaches for the notes -- but the sound of the album is clean, bright, and punchy, a worthy heir to the albums Dave Edmunds made in the early '80s, just after he left . Leeds United manger Don Revie with Billy Bremner and Syd Owens at Leeds station before leaving for London to play Chelsea in the FA Cup final. [129] In 2006, he was voted Leeds United's greatest player of all time. He returned to Leeds as manager in 1985, staying for three years, and went back to Doncaster in 1989. Leeds United football players Bobby Collins, Billy Bremner & Jack Charlton return home to Leeds Central station after their recent victory over Manchester United April 1965. Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage ", Bremner was portrayed by Stephen Graham in the 2009 biographical drama film The Damned United, directed by Tom Hooper and starring Michael Sheen as Brian Clough. [71] This game was followed by two victories over Cyprus and a 11 draw with West Germany, however a 32 defeat by West Germany in Hamburg ended their hopes of making it to the World Cup. A disappointing opening sequence of the 198081 season was followed by six wins in six games in September, and Bremner won his second Manager of the Month award. Leeds' iconic chain-smoking skipper Billy Bremner stole a journalist's false teeth, took on Kevin Keegan and only ate Kit-Kats Scotland's former captain won won two First Division titles, the FA. [25], The club had a slow start to the 196768 season but soon picked up, particularly so with a 70 victory over Chelsea, though for the second successive season they ended up in fourth spot. [16] With Bremner, Collins and Giles in midfield, Leeds went on to win promotion as champions in the 196364 season. The following year, Bremner would be banned for life from playing for Scotland after an altercation at a Copenhagen nightclub following a friendly against Denmark. "I thought there was not a great deal of a problem but I phoned this morning He failed to gain promotion to the top flight and left the club in September 1988. 12th December 1967. [28], Revie targeted the title for the 196869 campaign and played Bremner in every league game as Leeds finished six points clear at the top to become champions of England for the first time. Leeds saw his footballing potential when he was a schoolboy in his home- town of Stirling, where he played for Gowanhill Juniors. On the first day of the season at White Hart Lane in August 1966, Bremner set about kicking lumps out of the Spurs legend but matters turned ugly when the Leeds skipper caught Mackay with a mistimed lunge on the leg he had ony just recovered from breaking. Moore publicly supported Margaret Thatcher at the 1979 general election. [2] However, by the time Bremner joined the group in 1966, they were on the wane; Bremner did not play on any of Lulu's recorded material, and joined just after the group recorded their only single without Lulu ("The House on the Hill"/"Most Unlovely") for Parlophone in 1966. [36] Bremner was named as FWA Footballer of the Year for the season. Their final opponents at Parc des Princes were defending champions Bayern Munich (Germany), who beat Leeds 20; United had a goal controversially ruled out for offside and the tie ended in rioting by United fans. Region. l-r Billy Bremner, Mike O'Grady, and Jim Storey. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Trawl through any image library of Billy Bremner and youll inevitably see pictures of him with a fag on the go. When he arrived at Elland Road Revie was himself still on the playing staff and took him under his wing. Bremner was the heart and soul of Don Revie's great Leeds United side. In his book Adventures in the Golden Age; Scotland at the World Cup, legendary Scottish commentator Archie McPherson even claims that it was a boozy session at a friendly against Norway in Oslo that cost Bremners drinking buddy Jimmy Johnstone his place in Scotlands 1974 World Cup squad. [121] Rovers started the 199192 season badly and Bremner tendered his resignation on 2 November, with the club sitting bottom of the Football League. [51] The manager focused entirely on the league and told his team the aim was to go the season unbeaten, and although they lost three games they secured a second league title by a five-point margin on second-place Liverpool. The players around the piano are Johnny Giles, Terry Cooper, Paul Reaney, Peter Lorimer, Gary Sprake, Paul Madeley, Eddie Gray, Norman Hunter, Billy Bremner, Jack Charlton and Jimmy Greenhough. [2] Results fluctuated during the 197879 season, demonstrated by a 71 defeat by struggling AFC Bournemouth punctuating a run of five wins in six games. Although his passionate nature was a driving force it also got him into trouble on several occaisions, most memborably during the 1974 Charity Shield, when Bremner and the Liverpool striker Kevin Keegan were both sent off after a brief clash. While the group toured as its own entity, its early . [108] This sale though allowed Bremner money for further signings and he took left-back Bobby McDonald from Oxford United, full-back Micky Adams from Coventry City for 110,000, and striker John Pearson and defender Mark Aizlewood from Charlton Athletic for 72,000 and 200,000 respectively. [44] Two days after the final Leeds could have secured the Double by winning a point against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, but a 21 defeat handed the title to Derby County. He only ever missed a game through injury or suspension and in 773 appearances he was only a substitute once. Leeds Skipper, Billy Bremner sits back - waiting and hoping his cold clears up before the European Cup match against Ferencvarous. featured a rhythm section of Dave Kerr-Clemenson from Fast Buck on bass and Terry Williams from Rockpile on drums. Bremner also captained Scotland in the 1974 World Cup Finals. 1st April 1965. [72] He scored his first international goal in a 21 qualifying victory over Austria at Hampden Park, his first game as captain. Scotland's former captain wonwon two First Division titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and two Inter Cities Fairs Cups at Elland Road. A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours. [119] Greater success came in the Football League Trophy, Rovers reaching the area finals, where they were beaten by Third Division leaders Tranmere Rovers. complaining of chest pains. [118] He signed Lincoln City winger John McGinley and Leeds midfielder John Stiles, and led the club to a 20th-place finish in 198990, which represented a small improvement on the previous season. He spent seven years as Doncaster manager, guiding the club to promotion out of the Fourth Division in 198081 and 198384, before he took on the manager's job at Leeds United in October 1985. As with many players of his time, he mixed a hard, enthusiastic attitude to the game with an almost equally dedicated approach to enjoying the pleasures that comparative riches brought, yet he remained astonishingly fit into his mid-thirties. [2] Rovers ended the season in 22nd place, though 11 points ahead of Halifax Town and Crewe Alexandra, and successfully applied to the Football League for re-election.[2]. [69] He also played in friendlies against Brazil and Portugal, and received a black eye from Pel's elbow in a clash during a high ball; despite this being an accident it still demonstrated to Bremner how he had failed to intimidate Pel as he had done to many other great players of the day. December 1969, Billy Bremner Leeds Captain seen here with the FA cup in the build up to the FA Cup Final between Leeds United and Chelsea. [117], In July 1989 Bremner went back as manager to Doncaster, who had fallen back into the Fourth Division during his absence. Oh, he liked his cigs, said his teammate Jack Charlton. View our online Press Pack. [19] Leeds faced Liverpool in the final at Wembley, and the game went to extra-time after a 00 draw; Bremner scored a half-volley in the 100th minute to cancel out Roger Hunt's opener, but Ian St John won the game for Liverpool in the 113th minute. Leeds United reception after winning the FA Cup. Yes, despite being the captain of the team of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Bremner liked nothing more than sparking up once he was done training or playing. Acknowledging that this was the type of game in which Bremner would have excelled, the travelling fans sang "We've got nine men and Billy!" [2] In addition to his guitar playing, Bremner occasionally sang lead, as he did on "Heart" and "You Ain't Nothing But Fine" on the 1980 Rockpile album Seconds of Pleasure. [49] They were then beaten 10 by Italian side A.C. Milan at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in the European Cup Winners' Cup Final, though Bremner missed the final due to suspension. Ordinarily, Bremner wouldnt bother with eating, preferring a cup of tea and a Kit Kat but if someone else was paying, hed order three-courses and some extra Kit Kats for his kids back home. Leeds United transfer news LIVE: Whites 'lining up' Diogo Monteiro move, Azzedine Ounahi 'keen', Follow the latest Leeds United transfer news as it happens right here, Full Leeds United squad revealed for Cardiff City FA Cup fourth round replay as attack bolstered, Leeds United take on Cardiff City at Elland Road in their FA Cup fourth round replay on Wednesday night, Leeds United transfer rumours as Jesse Marsch gives 'green light' over loan deal for striker. Make no mistake about that, it is not over yet" Leeds could not overtake Arsenal, who went on to win the Double. [104] The money raised allowed him to buy central defender Brendan Ormsby (65,000 from Aston Villa), and also sign David Rennie, Brian Caswell and Ronnie Robinson. Born in 1935 in. [24] In Europe they beat DWS (Netherlands), Valencia (Spain), Bologna (Italy) and Kilmarnock (Scotland) to reach the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final against Dinamo Zagreb (Yugoslavia); Zagreb won 20 at the Stadion Maksimir and held Leeds to a 00 draw at Elland Road to leave Leeds with another second-place finish. [59], With most of the Revie built team retiring or moving on to other clubs, Armfield had to rebuild the squad, though Bremner would still play 38 games in the 197576 campaign. Bremner first became known playing with The Luvvers, who served as Lulu's backing band. [107] Other new arrivals were winger Russell Doig (15,000 from East Stirlingshire), goalkeeper Ronnie Sinclair (free transfer from Nottingham Forest) and midfielder John Buckley (35,000 from Doncaster Rovers, having also signed him whilst at Doncaster). At the beginning of December 1997, he was rushed to hospital after suffering from pneumonia, but suffered a suspected heart attack at his Doncaster home in the small village of Clifton, South Yorkshire and died two days before his 55th birthday. I couldve killed him that day.. 8th May 1972. BILLY Bremner, one-time flame-haired wildman of British football and one of Scotland's greatest captains, died yesterday at the age of 54 after a suspected heart attack, writes Ron MacKenna. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [123] His funeral, attended by many of Bremner's former team-mates and other football players and coaches, was held four days later in the Yorkshire village of New Edlington. 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