My Top 10 - Volume 6
This 'My Top Ten' has been compiled by Jacqui Greethurst, aged 70
Being the age i am the first thing I have to do is get past the Don Revie teams of the late 60s/early 70s as they were responsible for the expecations that we all have today and it is usually difficult to pick out 1 or 2 of them. However here goes! My picks include players who may not be the most skilful we've had but have understood what it is to be Leeds and played with their hearts!
1. Allan Clarke
When all my friends had pop star posters all over their bedroom walls - mine were Allan Clarke. He was a superb finisher and could play the ball with one foot and stop a man with the other!
2. Eddie Gray
Watching him waltz down the wing, however muddy the pitch was and whoever was marking him, is something that I haven't seen bettered in all my years of watching Leeds United.
3. Norman Hunter
His reputation as a 'hard' man took away from how skilful a footballer he actually was. He was exciting to watch and created controversy everywhere. I had the pleasure to meet him a few times while he was still playing and he was kind and quietly spoken with an excellent sense of humour. I was delighted to get the chance to speak to him at the end of season dinner.
4. Andy Hughes
Andy played his heart out for Leeds, playing in a range of positions and aving us on numerous occasions. He probably stopped a 'fan' ban at Gillingham by challenging their goalkeeper who was winding up our crowd and inciting them to come on the pitch.
5. Ian Harte
One of the best at set pieces. Another who played his heartout for Leeds and put up with undeserved grief from certain sections of our fan base.
6. Gary Kelly
Stayed with us when things were falling apart. Solid down the wing and in defence.
7. David Batty
The quiet, hard man. I always considered him to be a LEEDS player, whichever team he was playing for.
8. Kalvin Phillips
Developed before our eyes into a true professional. He stayed with us to help us get promoted when he could have gone to PL teams. He took a gamble which would have been hard not to - I hope he gets the success he deserves. Leeds through and through.
9. Stuart Dallas
A player who played anywhere for us and always gave his best. A significant influence on our promotion and a brilliant player to watch - especially the goal against Manchester City!
10. Liam Cooper
Liam has set an excellent example to players and fans. He has been a brilliant club captain and worked tirelessly with fans , players and the community. Some of his blocks on the pitch have been magnificent and he has saved us on many occasions. When he has been on the bench he has supported the players and he has had consdierable influence on our younger players. He was the captain who took us back to the Premier League and could be the club captain who leads us back again.
