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| death_date = {{death date and age|1955|12|19|1920|10|23|df=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1955|12|19|1920|10|23|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Nottingham]], England
| death_place = [[Nottingham]], England
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| height = {{convert|5|ft|11|in}}<ref name="et_21aug54"/>
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Central defender]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Central defender]]
| youthyears1 = 1938–1945
| youthyears1 = 1938–1945
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Leuty was born in [[Meole Brace]], [[Shrewsbury]] before moving with his family to Derby around the age of three.<ref name="et_15mar55">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137853996/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=My career was nearly over before it had even started! |page=22 |date=15 March 1955}}</ref> He was described as being smaller than average height with a chubby face, although with a friendly personality.{{sfn|Ward|2009|p=13}} At the first school he attended, Pear Tree, he began to play football as a goalkeeper. He recalled that having lost his first game by conceding eight goals, he did not play as a goalkeeper thereafter. At his next school, a local church school, he began playing as an inside-right before moving into a defensive position.<ref name="et_15mar55"/>
Born in [[Meole Brace]], [[Shrewsbury]], Leuty relocated with his family to Derby around the age of three.<ref name="et_15mar55">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137853996/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=My career was nearly over before it had even started! |page=22 |date=15 March 1955}}</ref> Described as shorter than the average height, Leuty had a friendly personality and a chubby face.{{sfn|Ward|2009|p=13}} His first experience in football took place at Pear Tree school, where he initially played as a goalkeeper. He recalled losing his first game by conceding eight goals, leading him to abandon the goalkeeper position. After moving to a local church school, he began playing as an inside-right before moving into a defensive position.<ref name="et_15mar55"/>


As he began to become recognised locally, he played in numerous trial matches at international level.<ref name="echo_24sep49">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/liverpool-echo/137813400/ |newspaper=Liverpool Echo |title=Unlucky Leuty |page=15 |date=24 September 1949}}</ref> He secured a position on the Derby Boys team at the age of ten and played for them for around three seasons.<ref name="et_15mar55"/> In September 1934, aged 13, he was recognised for his performances in schoolboy team cricket to be awarded the Hoare Cricket Trophy.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137835337/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Cricket Trophy Presentation to Derby boy player |page=12 |date=28 September 1934}}</ref>
As he began to become recognised locally, he played in numerous trial matches at international level.<ref name="echo_24sep49">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/liverpool-echo/137813400/ |newspaper=Liverpool Echo |title=Unlucky Leuty |page=15 |date=24 September 1949}}</ref> He secured a position on the Derby Boys team at the age of ten, where he played for around three seasons.<ref name="et_15mar55"/> In September 1934, aged 13, he was recognised for his performances in schoolboy team cricket and was awarded the Hoare Cricket Trophy.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137835337/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Cricket Trophy Presentation to Derby boy player |page=12 |date=28 September 1934}}</ref>


==Early career==
==Early career==
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During [[World War II]], while working as an engineer for Rolls-Royce, he accepted an invitation to play for [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] as a wartime guest.<ref name="fp_23dec50">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/football-post/137816524/ |title=Leon Leuty - Notts County |newspaper=Football Post |page=3 |date=23 December 1950}}</ref> He was unable to play for Derby during the early war years on account of the stadium, the [[Baseball Ground]], being requisitioned by the military. After sustaining another cartilage injury, Leuty decided to give up on his aspirations as a footballer and focus on his work at Rolls-Royce as part of the war effort. After some time, Notts County manager [[Frank Womack]] persuaded him to return to football to sustain the team.{{sfn|Ward|2009|p=13}} Having played in various positions during his youth, it was only while at Notts County that he became comfortable in the [[centre-half]] position, under the coaching of Womack.<ref name="et_15mar55"/> While playing for Notts County, he caught the attention of Derby, who recalled him under rules that governed amateur players at the time.<ref name="fp_23dec50"/> On his debut game for Derby's first team as an amateur, they won a record 10-0 against [[Mansfield Town F.C.|Mansfield Town]]. He proceeded to play in Derby's next game before returning to Notts County for the remainder of the season, where he defeated his parent club during a cup-tie game.<ref name="et_15mar55"/>
During [[World War II]], while working as an engineer for Rolls-Royce, he accepted an invitation to play for [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] as a wartime guest.<ref name="fp_23dec50">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/football-post/137816524/ |title=Leon Leuty - Notts County |newspaper=Football Post |page=3 |date=23 December 1950}}</ref> He was unable to play for Derby during the early war years on account of the stadium, the [[Baseball Ground]], being requisitioned by the military. After sustaining another cartilage injury, Leuty decided to give up on his aspirations as a footballer and focus on his work at Rolls-Royce as part of the war effort. After some time, Notts County manager [[Frank Womack]] persuaded him to return to football to sustain the team.{{sfn|Ward|2009|p=13}} Having played in various positions during his youth, it was only while at Notts County that he became comfortable in the [[centre-half]] position, under the coaching of Womack.<ref name="et_15mar55"/> While playing for Notts County, he caught the attention of Derby, who recalled him under rules that governed amateur players at the time.<ref name="fp_23dec50"/> On his debut game for Derby's first team as an amateur, they won a record 10-0 against [[Mansfield Town F.C.|Mansfield Town]]. He proceeded to play in Derby's next game before returning to Notts County for the remainder of the season, where he defeated his parent club during a cup-tie game.<ref name="et_15mar55"/>


He signed a professional contract with Derby County in May 1945<ref name="fp_23dec50"/> and played for them in the [[1946 FA Cup Final]].<ref name = "Rams">{{cite web |url=http://www.therams.co.uk/centrebacks/Leon-Leuty/article-1204622-detail/article.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110065940/http://www.therams.co.uk/centrebacks/Leon-Leuty/article-1204622-detail/article.html |archivedate=10 January 2010 |title=Profile |publisher= therams.co.uk|date=29 July 2009 |accessdate=29 October 2013}}</ref> Towards the end of 1949, reports were circulating that Leuty was keen on a transfer away from Derby, although neither player nor club commented.<ref name="es_22aug49">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-sentinel/137830362/ |newspaper=Evening Sentinel |title=Leon Leuty now seeking a transfer? |page=6 |date=22 August 1949}}</ref> He confirmed the rumours several years later, by that time having left Derby, disputing reports that he wished to leave due to wanting to have a "full benefit". Leuty remarked that he was unhappy about being expected to play when not feeling fit enough and did not feel the club was considerate of his position. Leuty had several hospital spells during his latter years with Derby, and despite asserting that he did not feel well enough to play, he felt disregarded and sought a move away from the club once recovered.<ref name="et_17mar55">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137977940/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=My most memorable years were spent with the Rams |page=114 |date=17 March 1955}}</ref>
He signed a professional contract with Derby County in May 1945<ref name="fp_23dec50"/> and played for them in the [[1946 FA Cup Final]].<ref name="et_21aug54"/> Towards the end of 1949, reports were circulating that Leuty was keen on a transfer away from Derby, although neither player nor club commented.<ref name="es_22aug49">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-sentinel/137830362/ |newspaper=Evening Sentinel |title=Leon Leuty now seeking a transfer? |page=6 |date=22 August 1949}}</ref> He confirmed the rumours several years later, by that time having left Derby, disputing reports that he wished to leave due to wanting to have a "full benefit". Leuty remarked that he was unhappy about being expected to play when not feeling fit enough and did not feel the club was considerate of his position. Leuty had several hospital spells during his latter years with Derby, and despite asserting that he did not feel well enough to play, he felt disregarded and sought a move away from the club once recovered.<ref name="et_17mar55">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137977940/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=My most memorable years were spent with the Rams |page=114 |date=17 March 1955}}</ref>


===Bradford Park Avenue===
===Bradford Park Avenue===
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===Notts County===
===Notts County===
Leuty never settled at Bradford and transferred to Notts County in 1950, the same club he played for as a wartime guest. The fee was estimated in the region of £25,000,<ref name="fp_23dec50"/> which Leuty believed made him the most expensive player at the time when considering aggregate prices.<ref name="et_17mar55"/> He made his club debut on 23 September 1950, in a game against [[Preston North End]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/137830233/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=Leon Leuty makes his debut |page=6 |date=23 September 1950}}</ref> He was reported in 1953 to be keen on a move away from the club.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-herald/137818570/ |newspaper=Daily Herald |title=Notts County on the spot: Manager and three stars want to go |page=6 |date=24 August 1953}}</ref> Reflecting on that period two years later, he recalled being disillusioned with the club's situation and felt he had no option but to leave. He recalled that there was unrest in the dressing room, with players feeling unsettled, particularly at a time when they had no manager. Shortly after, [[George Poyser]] was appointed as manager, and Leuty remarked how he rejuvenated the players and won their respect.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137957025/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=From slump to success - the Poyser way |page=2 |date=10 March 1955}}</ref>
Leuty never settled at Bradford and transferred to Notts County in 1950, the same club he played for as a wartime guest. The fee was estimated in the region of £25,000,<ref name="fp_23dec50"/> which Leuty believed made him the most expensive player at the time when considering aggregate prices.<ref name="et_17mar55"/> He made his club debut on 23 September 1950, in a game against [[Preston North End]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/137830233/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=Leon Leuty makes his debut |page=6 |date=23 September 1950}}</ref> By early 1951, he was praised for his impact and helping the club secure points towards their league safety. The ''Football Post'' remarked that he was "playing at the top of his form".<ref name="fp_10feb51">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/football-post/137987061/ |newspaper=Football Post |title=Notts County want good inside men |page=2 |date=10 February 1951}}</ref>
He was reported in 1953 to be keen on a move away from the club.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-herald/137818570/ |newspaper=Daily Herald |title=Notts County on the spot: Manager and three stars want to go |page=6 |date=24 August 1953}}</ref> Reflecting on that period two years later, he recalled being disillusioned with the club's situation and felt he had no option but to leave. He recalled that there was unrest in the dressing room, with players feeling unsettled, particularly at a time when they had no manager. Shortly after, [[George Poyser]] was appointed as manager, and Leuty remarked how he rejuvenated the players and won their respect.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137957025/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=From slump to success - the Poyser way |page=2 |date=10 March 1955}}</ref> His request to leave cost him the position of captain.<ref name="et_21aug54">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/138018090/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Leuty, Leon (centre-half) |page=6 |date=21 August 1954}}</ref>


From early 1955, Leuty had a regular feature in the ''Evening Telegraph'', discussing his career and future ambitions. He remarked that he felt the game had got faster in the seasons following World War II, yet felt physically fit and had no imminent intentions to retire. When asked about his most memorable game up until that point, he discussed the 1945–46 FA Cup [[1945–46_FA_Cup#Sixth round proper|sixth round tie]] against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], recalling it as a "thriller", as they came from behind to win the game 4–3 within the final five minutes.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137839902/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=The boss says he'll let me pack up in four years! |page=142 |date=24 March 1955}}</ref>
From early 1955, Leuty had a regular feature in the ''Evening Telegraph'', discussing his career and future ambitions. He remarked that he felt the game had got faster in the seasons following World War II, yet felt physically fit and had no imminent intentions to retire. When asked about his most memorable game up until that point, he discussed the 1945–46 FA Cup [[1945–46_FA_Cup#Sixth round proper|sixth round tie]] against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], recalling it as a "thriller", as they came from behind to win the game 4–3 within the final five minutes.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/137839902/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=The boss says he'll let me pack up in four years! |page=142 |date=24 March 1955}}</ref>

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Leon Leuty
Leuty in 1950
Personal information
Full name Leon Harry Leuty[1][2]
Date of birth (1920-10-23)23 October 1920
Place of birth Shrewsbury, England
Date of death 19 December 1955(1955-12-19) (aged 35)
Place of death Nottingham, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3]
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
1938–1945 Derby County
→ Notts County (wartime guest)
Rolls Royce Leisure
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1945–1950 Derby County 131 (1)
1950 Bradford Park Avenue 19 (0)
1950–1955 Notts County 188 (3)
Total 338 (4)
International career
England B 5
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Leon Harry Leuty (23 October 1920 – 19 December 1955) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender, most notably for Derby County and Notts County. Leuty had originally played as an inside-right during his youth, where he became locally recognised. He also earned the Hoare Cricket Trophy for his cricket performances aged 13.

He undertook an engineering apprenticeship with Rolle-Royce, where he stayed for nine years. Despite originally not expecting a football career, Leuty signed as an amateur for Derby County before the outbreak of World War II. He played for Notts County as a wartime guest but gave up on his football aspirations following injuries, yet was persuaded to rejoin under manager Frank Womack's coaching.

After the war, Leuty signed a professional contract with Derby County and was part of the 1946 FA Cup Final winning team. He faced challenges in his later years at Derby, expressing dissatisfaction with the club's handling of his fitness concerns. In March 1950, he transferred to Bradford Park Avenue for a then-noteworthy fee exceeding £20,000, and later that season to Notts County for a similar sum. Leuty faced unsettled periods at Notts County and at one time considered leaving, but became encouraged with the appointment of manager George Poyser.

Despite featuring for the England B team and being in reserve in several senior international games, he never received a senior England cap on the national team. Leuty became ill in late 1955 and died in hospital in December 1955 from lymph sarcoma. His death prompted fundraising efforts through charity and testimonial matches, providing financial support to his widow and two children.

Early life

Born in Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, Leuty relocated with his family to Derby around the age of three.[4] Described as shorter than the average height, Leuty had a friendly personality and a chubby face.[5] His first experience in football took place at Pear Tree school, where he initially played as a goalkeeper. He recalled losing his first game by conceding eight goals, leading him to abandon the goalkeeper position. After moving to a local church school, he began playing as an inside-right before moving into a defensive position.[4]

As he began to become recognised locally, he played in numerous trial matches at international level.[6] He secured a position on the Derby Boys team at the age of ten, where he played for around three seasons.[4] In September 1934, aged 13, he was recognised for his performances in schoolboy team cricket and was awarded the Hoare Cricket Trophy.[7]

Early career

Leuty never intended upon a professional football career. He chose an engineering apprenticeship with Rolle-Royce,[4] following in the footsteps of his father.[8] He ultimately spent around nine years with the company. During his apprenticeship, he had unsuccessful trials with Bolton Wanderers and Chesterfield during the 1937–38 season.[4] Leuty signed as an amateur for Derby County in the 1938–39 season,[9] after being spotted by them while playing for Derby Corinthians. Shortly before the outbreak of war, while playing for Derby's third team, he damaged his knee, requiring cartilage surgery. During his recovery, he played some games for Rolls Royce Leisure.[4]

Club career

Derby County

During World War II, while working as an engineer for Rolls-Royce, he accepted an invitation to play for Notts County as a wartime guest.[10] He was unable to play for Derby during the early war years on account of the stadium, the Baseball Ground, being requisitioned by the military. After sustaining another cartilage injury, Leuty decided to give up on his aspirations as a footballer and focus on his work at Rolls-Royce as part of the war effort. After some time, Notts County manager Frank Womack persuaded him to return to football to sustain the team.[5] Having played in various positions during his youth, it was only while at Notts County that he became comfortable in the centre-half position, under the coaching of Womack.[4] While playing for Notts County, he caught the attention of Derby, who recalled him under rules that governed amateur players at the time.[10] On his debut game for Derby's first team as an amateur, they won a record 10-0 against Mansfield Town. He proceeded to play in Derby's next game before returning to Notts County for the remainder of the season, where he defeated his parent club during a cup-tie game.[4]

He signed a professional contract with Derby County in May 1945[10] and played for them in the 1946 FA Cup Final.[3] Towards the end of 1949, reports were circulating that Leuty was keen on a transfer away from Derby, although neither player nor club commented.[11] He confirmed the rumours several years later, by that time having left Derby, disputing reports that he wished to leave due to wanting to have a "full benefit". Leuty remarked that he was unhappy about being expected to play when not feeling fit enough and did not feel the club was considerate of his position. Leuty had several hospital spells during his latter years with Derby, and despite asserting that he did not feel well enough to play, he felt disregarded and sought a move away from the club once recovered.[12]

Bradford Park Avenue

In early March 1950, Derby announced an intention to listen to offers for Leuty.[13] Bradford Park Avenue submitted a bid for around £20,000 and sent two club directors to meet personally with Leuty. At this time, Leuty was described by the Bradford Observer as being "one of the country's best center-half backs",[14] while the club was battling to avoid relegation.[15] Bradford ultimately signed Leuty for a fee exceeding £24,000, at the time believed to be the second highest fee for a player, behind the £26,000 paid by Preston North End for Eddie Quigley the same season. Despite interest from several other first division clubs, including a matching bid from Sunderland, Leuty opted to join Bradford[16] after previously saying he did not wish to join them. At this time, he was described by The Nottingham Guardian as being "one of the best centre-halves in the country".[17] He had concerns around joining, primarily due to not wanting to leave the Football League First Division, as Bradford at the time were fighting relegation in the Football League Second Division. He also had concerns about relocating too far away from his home, as he planned to marry. He was ultimately persuaded to join by Bradford manager Fred Emery.[12]

Bradford were unable to escape relegation that season, despite Leuty's involvement. Leuty recalled that the club did not stand in his way of a transfer when the opportunity arose, noting they were "very decent" about him leaving so soon after joining.[12]

Notts County

Leuty never settled at Bradford and transferred to Notts County in 1950, the same club he played for as a wartime guest. The fee was estimated in the region of £25,000,[10] which Leuty believed made him the most expensive player at the time when considering aggregate prices.[12] He made his club debut on 23 September 1950, in a game against Preston North End.[18] By early 1951, he was praised for his impact and helping the club secure points towards their league safety. The Football Post remarked that he was "playing at the top of his form".[19]

He was reported in 1953 to be keen on a move away from the club.[20] Reflecting on that period two years later, he recalled being disillusioned with the club's situation and felt he had no option but to leave. He recalled that there was unrest in the dressing room, with players feeling unsettled, particularly at a time when they had no manager. Shortly after, George Poyser was appointed as manager, and Leuty remarked how he rejuvenated the players and won their respect.[21] His request to leave cost him the position of captain.[3]

From early 1955, Leuty had a regular feature in the Evening Telegraph, discussing his career and future ambitions. He remarked that he felt the game had got faster in the seasons following World War II, yet felt physically fit and had no imminent intentions to retire. When asked about his most memorable game up until that point, he discussed the 1945–46 FA Cup sixth round tie against Aston Villa, recalling it as a "thriller", as they came from behind to win the game 4–3 within the final five minutes.[22]

International career

Leuty played for the England national football B team on at least five separate occasions,[10] and captained the team on two occasions.[23] He was tipped as being promoted to the senior team, having been a reserve on several occasions.[15] He was selected to play for England against Scotland as part of a benefit match for the Burnden Park disaster fund, held in August 1946.[24][10] He was described by the Daily Mirror in 1950 as being "England's best uncapped centre half".[25] Leuty was regarded by some as being the most likely challenger to Stoke City's Neil Franklin as a centre-half starter for England.[11]

Death

Towards the end of 1955, Leuty was admitted to hospital in November. After being discharged, he spectated a game against Plymouth where he was described as being "far from well", and was re-admitted in December to have a blood transfusion. Despite again being discharged, he was re-admitted with kidney troubles, at the advice of the club doctor. He died on 19 December 1955, leaving a widow and two children.[26] A post-mortem concluded that he died from lymph sarcoma, a form of cancer. Five of his colleagues and the Notts County manager carried his coffin.[27]

Following his death, funds were raised for the family through a charity match and a testimonial match, with amounts of £1,750 and £500 respectively provided to his widow.[28]

Honours

Derby County

References

Citations

  1. ^ "Leon Harry Leuty".
  2. ^ "Leon Leuty". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Leuty, Leon (centre-half)". Evening Telegraph. 21 August 1954. p. 6.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "My career was nearly over before it had even started!". Evening Telegraph. 15 March 1955. p. 22.
  5. ^ a b Ward 2009, p. 13.
  6. ^ "Unlucky Leuty". Liverpool Echo. 24 September 1949. p. 15.
  7. ^ "Cricket Trophy Presentation to Derby boy player". Evening Telegraph. 28 September 1934. p. 12.
  8. ^ Ward 2009, p. 12.
  9. ^ "Leon Leuty joining Derby as an amateur". Evening Telegraph. 31 March 1955. p. 30.
  10. ^ a b c d e f "Leon Leuty - Notts County". Football Post. 23 December 1950. p. 3.
  11. ^ a b "Leon Leuty now seeking a transfer?". Evening Sentinel. 22 August 1949. p. 6.
  12. ^ a b c d "My most memorable years were spent with the Rams". Evening Telegraph. 17 March 1955. p. 114.
  13. ^ "Derby want offers for Leon Leuty". Manchester Evening News. 7 March 1950. p. 12 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  14. ^ "Bradford want Leuty for tomorrow's game". Bradford Observer. 10 March 1950. p. 6 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  15. ^ a b "Notts County's bid for Leuty". Nottingham Evening News. 20 September 1950. p. 1.
  16. ^ "Bradford sign Leuty: Fee topped £24,000". Bradford Observer. 16 March 1950. p. 8 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  17. ^ "Leon Leuty signed by Bradford". The Nottingham Guardian. 16 March 1950. p. 6.
  18. ^ "Leon Leuty makes his debut". Evening Post. 23 September 1950. p. 6.
  19. ^ "Notts County want good inside men". Football Post. 10 February 1951. p. 2.
  20. ^ "Notts County on the spot: Manager and three stars want to go". Daily Herald. 24 August 1953. p. 6.
  21. ^ "From slump to success - the Poyser way". Evening Telegraph. 10 March 1955. p. 2.
  22. ^ "The boss says he'll let me pack up in four years!". Evening Telegraph. 24 March 1955. p. 142.
  23. ^ Tom Keetley (28 September 2010). "Ten of the Magpies' best players". This Is Nottingham.
  24. ^ "These are soccer stars". Birmingham Gazette. 5 September 1946. p. 4.
  25. ^ "England's 'best uncapped centre half' is for transfer". Daily Mirror. 8 March 1950. p. 10.
  26. ^ "Death of Leon Leuty Shocks Supporters". Evening Post. 20 December 1955. p. 6.
  27. ^ Ward 2009, p. 53.
  28. ^ "Leon Leuty Fund". Evening Telegraph. 16 November 1956. p. 32.

Sources

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