Reaney’s ability to read the game saved Leeds on numerous occasions, especially with his knack of clearing from his own goal-line, most memorably in the 1972 FA Cup final from Arsenal’s Alan Ball.  Incredibly fit, a terrific man-marker and exceptionally quick, Reaney was a constant threat when overlapping down the right flank in tandem with Peter Lorimer.  With his pinpoint crosses he made many goals for the strikers although he scored few of his own.  His most prolific season was 1976/77 when he hit two — both against Norwich City.  As Don Revie’s team gathered strength in the 1960s Reaney became an integral part of the defence alongside Willie Bell (later Terry Cooper), Jack Charlton and Norman Hunter for a decade.

After helping Leeds gain promotion as Division Two Champions, Reaney won Division One, Fairs Cup, FA Cup and League Cup winners medals.  On the international scene misfortune struck soon after he’s gained a place in the England side, when he broke his leg days before the 1970 FA Cup final, denying him a place in England’s World Cup final squad in Mexico that summer.  Just three caps were scant reward for his talent.  After 18 seasons he joined Bradford City before ending his playing career in Australia where he was voted Player Of The Year.  Only Jack Charlton and Billy Bremner played more games for Leeds United.

Strange but true: Leeds never lost when Reaney scored.