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- Dave Mackay grabs his fellow Scot Billy Bremner by the scruff of the neck during a feisty match against Leeds United at the Lane in 1966.
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Mar 3, 2015 · To some viewers, the picture by sports photographer Monte Fresco of Mackay grabbing hold of Billy Bremner during a 1966 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds is one of...
Nov 14, 2014 · Dave Mackay grabs his fellow Scot Billy Bremner by the scruff of the neck during a feisty match against Leeds United at the Lane in 1966. But what was the story behind the photo? Interviewed in the Tottenham Hotspur Opus in 2007, Dave explained it all - and here's what he had to say...
Mar 3, 2015 · His face contorted in a snarl, his right fist has clamped around the shirt of Leeds United's Billy Bremner, who is holding out his arms in a gesture of submission. In the background, a young...
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Oct 31, 2023 · The famous image of Mackay grabbing a frightened Billy Bremner has seen him egregiously cast as merely a hardman in some misinformed opinions. While he was certainly tough, Mackay was no thug; rather, he was a dominating midfield presence with footballing nous of the highest order.
In 1966 Mackay was photographed by Daily Mirror photographer Monte Fresco in an on-pitch confrontation with Leeds United's Billy Bremner. Mackay's face contorted, he is seen grabbing Bremner's shirt. The image is seen as one of the most iconic in UK football although Mackay hated it as it portrayed him as a bully.
Mar 5, 2015 · As the image shows, Mackay reacted by grabbing Bremner by the jersey in a threatening manner. The referee, Norman Burtenshaw, was quickly on the scene to prevent escalation of the incident, but neither booked or sent them off, choosing only to lecture both players.
Jan 26, 2019 · Keen to protect his left side, one of the sport’s most iconic photos from that period saw him grab Leeds United’s Billy Bremner by the front of his shirt after what he deemed a cynical challenge that targeted his weaker leg.
