Champions Again! History of the English First Division Trophy
Champions Again! The History of the English First Division Trophy and Leeds United’s Triumphs Before the glitz and global fanfare of the Premier League, English football’s top prize was the Football League First Division Trophy – the silverware every club aspired to lift. Introduced in 1890, the First Division Trophy symbolised the pinnacle of English football success. Though rebranded with the birth of the Premier League in 1992, the trophy’s legacy lives on, especially for clubs like Leeds United – who etched their name in history as champions multiple times. Image source - Leeds United Official Leeds United’s connection to the First Division Trophy is steeped in grit, ambition and a determination that defines Yorkshire football. Their first taste of championship glory came under the legendary Don Revie in the 1968–69 season. Revie’s side, known for their tactical brilliance and defensive discipline, won the title with a then-record 67 points, losing just two matches. It was a...