Hertsscot Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just seen the news. He'd been ill for a while and I think someone posted about that a little while back. Big hero of mine when I was growing up https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56234156 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (Literally beat me by a minute) Rest in peace. It is with great sadness, Leeds United has learned of the passing of club legend Peter Lorimer this morning at the age of 74 following a long-term illness. Peter made a huge 705 appearances for the Whites over two spells and is the club’s record goal-scorer, having netted 238 times in all competitions. After catching the eye at junior level in his hometown of Dundee, Leeds beat off a number of clubs to secure his services in May 1962. He made his Leeds United debut on Saturday 29th September 1962 against Southampton at Elland Road at the age of 15 years, 289 days, making him still, the youngest ever player to have played for the first team. Peter would go on to become an all-time great at Elland Road, winning every major domestic honour, starting with the League Cup in 1968, the First Division in 1969 and 1974, the Charity Shield in 1969 and the FA Cup in 1972. With the ability to put fear into the opposing goalkeeper with his fierce striking of the ball, Peter famously earned the nicknames ‘Hot Shot’ and ‘Lasher’ from supporters. As well as helping Leeds to domestic success, he also played key roles in helping Leeds win the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in both 1968 and 1971, whilst lined up for Leeds in both the 1973 European Cup Winners’ Cup final and the 1975 European Cup final, in the latter which he controversially saw a goal ruled out. Peter went on to make his international debut for Scotland on Wednesday 5th November 1969, going on to earn 21 caps, scoring four goals for his country. He departed Leeds United as a legend in 1979, having netted 219 goals and had spells abroad with Toronto Blizzard and Vancouver Whitecaps, along with York City, before returning to Elland Road in 1983. During his second spell, he hit a further 19 goals in 87 appearances, taking his tally to 238 before moving to Whitby Town in 1985. Following his retirement from playing, Peter became an ambassador for Leeds United and continued to attend matches up and down the country. He was a contributor with his own page in the club’s matchday programme, continuing until last month’s match with Aston Villa, where he became unwell enough to do so. Peter’s contribution to Leeds United will never be forgotten and his passing leaves another huge hole in the Leeds United family. He will always remain a club icon and his legacy at Elland Road will live on. Our thoughts are naturally with Peter’s wife Sue and the rest of his family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Hertsscot said: Just seen the news. He'd been ill for a while and I think someone posted about that a little while back. Big hero of mine when I was growing up https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56234156 I'd mentioned it on the Gordon McQueen thread. RIP Thunderboots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 I know these are not Scotland goals but he wasn't renowned for the simple tap in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just seen the tribute on BBC. Great player for leeds and Scotland and scorer of some wonderful goals . RIP Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Another one of my boyhood Scotland heroes gone.Great player.Rest in peace Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 What a heap of stunning goals he scored. Way a volleyer of the ball! I scratch my head and wonder why he only won 21 Scotland caps. R I P Peter Lorimer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: What a heap of stunning goals he scored. Way a volleyer of the ball! I scratch my head and wonder why he only won 21 Scotland caps. R I P Peter Lorimer. Brilliant, brilliant player with an incredible shot. Scored Scotland's first world Cup finals goal for 16 years against Zaire. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: I scratch my head and wonder why he only won 21 Scotland caps. He was banned by the SFA in 1971 after playing in apartheid South Africa for Cape Town City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 ^^^ I should add while praising the SFA for their apparent righteousness, it was probably more to do with him knocking back a Scotland squad in order to go to South Africa during the English close season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Didn't realise that he only retired when he was 39, that's some going for a midfield player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 On 3/21/2021 at 12:33 AM, Toepoke said: He was banned by the SFA in 1971 after playing in apartheid South Africa for Cape Town City. But was such an integral part of qualifying for 1974 WC including a goal against Denmark and a big part on his great mate Joe Jordan's; iconic winner against Czechoslovakia. Great work from tommy Docherty for bringing him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/22/2021 at 6:30 PM, Burj_Alba said: But was such an integral part of qualifying for 1974 WC including a goal against Denmark and a big part on his great mate Joe Jordan's; iconic winner against Czechoslovakia. Great work from tommy Docherty for bringing him back. I don't think Lorimer played in that game. It was Willie Morgan who crossed for Joe Jordans goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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