Cherry, was also player-manager at Bradford, where he played 92 matches. Five days later, they were presented with the trophy at their Valley Parade ground before the final game of the season, against Lincoln City, but as half-time approached disaster struck when a fire broke out in the wooden main stand. Trevor Cherry’s first mistake on signing for Leeds United in 1972 was to tell the manager Don Revie a little about his personal history. 1,893 1,401 25. Played in the promotion-winning side that took us back to the top flight. Under Revie he played in the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup final and also in the FA Cup final defeat by Sunderland that same year. Paul Reaney floated a cross into the box and Cherry sent in a diving header from close range, but the keeper somehow scooped the ball away. Trevor Cherry Death / Obituary – It is with sadness as we learnt that Ex-England international defender Trevor Cherry was pronounced dead at age 72 on 29 April 2020, leaving loved ones in great sadness.. England & Leeds defender, Trevor Cherry passed away causing so much heartbreak and agony to the beloved family. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Trevor Cherry, the footballer, who has died aged 72, captained both England and Leeds United; a stylish and versatile defender, he was outstanding in any position across the back four. A versatile and tough-tackling defender, the 24-year-old Yorkshireman had studied accountancy at night school because his mother did not think that football was a serious career. Leeds surged forward, but the Sunderland goalkeeper Jim Montgomery played the game of his life to keep Revie’s side at bay. So sad, what a great servant club and country. This page will be updated upon confirmation of what led to the passing. Cherry visited City on several occasions and was a special guest in the Legends Suite and at various events. Trevor Cherry obituary Reliable Leeds and England defender who as manager of Bradford City was praised for his response after 56 fans died in a fire. They stayed in the top tier for only two seasons, but by the time they went back down the Leeds manager Don Revie had marked Cherry out as a potential replacement for the club’s ageing warrior, Jack Charlton, and signed him for a fee of £100,000. He spent half of the following season out injured as Leeds romped through the early rounds of the European Cup, but he was back on duty for the semi-final, when he gave the performances of his life to mark the mighty Johan Cruyff out of both legs. Played in the promotion-winning side that took us back to the top flight. Admin. The defender made 486 appearances for the club in all competitions between 1972 and 1982.