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Triumph out of tragedy - new pages uploaded at mightyleeds.co.uk

I've just uploaded my review of the Fairs Cup game between Torino and Leeds United on 6 October 1965

Leeds' first foray into European competition sees them emerge triumphant, although success was achieved at the grievous expense of the loss of captain Bobby Collins

Read the full story at http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/matches/19651006.htm

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