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Interview with a Leeds fan: Hilary Attard

23/10/2013

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By Andy Gregory

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Name: Hilary Attard

Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm the chairman of Real Leeds Malta Branch and a proud supporter for more than 43 years. I've formed the club here 3 times and can't live without Leeds United.

How long have you supported Leeds?
I have supported Leeds since 1969 when we won the First Division championship (equivalent to the premiership of today) and have been infected ever since, in fact I don't want to be healed!!!

Why Leeds?
Because they were a pleasure to watch and gave me a lot more pleasure than sorrow week in week out. They were the best team in Europe without a doubt. Although they were robbed in 2 European cup finals as everyone knows!

What is your favourite memory?

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To mention a few... The FA cup final in 1972 vs Arsenal and the Uefa cup final win in 1971 vs a very strong Juventus side will be with me till I die! Also when we won the last league title against our enemies across the Pennines was surely the Greatest because they thought they were the best in the land and we showed them that we shall not be moved! On a personal note presenting Jonny Howson and Sam Byram with the player of the year awards at the end of season dinners will remain very proud moments!

Favourite player past and present?
Having grown up in the Revie era it is hard to pick one single player because they were all fantastic players. But I will mention 3 from the past in Bremner, Clarke and Lorimer. At present it's Byram, McCormack and Mowatt.

If you could bring one player from any era back to the club, who would it be and why?
A player from any era must surely be Billy Bremner for class, passion,determination and will to win every game for Leeds united.

Best goal scored by a Leeds player?
Just 3 in my memory till I die : Eddie gray vs burnley, yeboah vs Liverpool and Clarke in the cup final 1972.

Your best Leeds 11?
Martyn, Madeley, Cooper, Bremner, Radebe, Hunter, Giles, Lorimer, Clarke, Charles and Eddie Gray.

What would you say are the proudest and worst moments in Leeds’ history?
Proudest moments are: winning 3 league championships , FA cup and two Uefa cups. Promotion to the premiership and to div 2 under Simon Grayson.

Worst moments: Every relegation and all the cups we were robbed of in Europe by the corrupt sides aided by referees.


Who’s the player to watch this season?
This season's player to watch after last years emergence of Sam Byram must be Alex Mowatt and Chris Dawson
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What is your view on Brian McDermott?
I think he is the the man for the job as he knows the game that is played in the right way and knows what it takes to go up.

What is your view on GFH?
Still early to say but they know we need more investment and are doing everything to put the club on a solid base to secure a long term success in the premiership.

Things haven’t been going great recently, but we turned it around v Birmingham, can we go on a run now?
Everyone knew that we needed width in the team to create scoring chances. With the introduction of Byram on the right and Ross on the left hand side proved that sooner or later we are gonna fervor right. A couple more signings should see us in the top 6 for sure.

Prediction for our next game v Huddersfield?
I was present last season vs Huddersfield and enjoyed a great 4-2 victory and I'm sure that with the same passion we showed vs Birmingham last week we will get the 3 Pts... I'll go for a 2-0 win for Leeds United.

Where do you think we'll finish this season?
It all depends on the loans and the signings we make in January. But personally I think we will definitely be in the top six.

Anything else you would like to add?
My wish is that the management, players and supporters unite together to get back where we belong in the premiership. A dream that will become reality if we march on together a now solid group.


Massive thanks to Hilary for taking part in this weeks interview. If you would like to get involved and take part in an interview on our site, please contact us via this link
17 Comments
Bluesman link
23/10/2013 05:21:14 am

Very good interview and he knows what he is talking about! Not sure about the top 6, but a very positive attitude and a true Might White, through and through!! Good man.

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Ian Townson
23/10/2013 06:40:42 am

Hilary
You are a Leeds legend, even your blood is true white. You should be the fans voice on the clubs board. MOT

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Andrew
23/10/2013 07:03:31 am

Well done! Great interview! Super fan!

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Alex
23/10/2013 07:27:00 am

Perfect "Best Leeds 11",that team would anaihilate any opposition...... Batty and Strach as subs though......

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David Broxup
23/10/2013 07:49:02 am

Hi Hilery
Could you let me know where the Leeds United fans meet to watch the games in Malta, I visit the island a few times a year and I used to watch the games at the Cherry Tree.
David

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Eymer Schembri
24/10/2013 08:48:29 am

hi David,
lately we go to the irish pub in bugibba. its near the cherry tree. its next to the bov atm.. further up from the Turkish :) mot

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David Broxup
7/6/2014 02:43:25 am

Please contact me and let me know where you meet in Malta.
Regards
David

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John Reading
3/11/2018 05:56:36 am

Hi Hilary do you still meet at the Irish pub to watch games I will be in malta for wba game

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Mark
23/10/2013 10:04:51 pm

Super interview by a great fan !! MOT

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Hilary Attard
24/10/2013 01:59:38 am

Many thanks for your wonderful comments re my interview !!! Love you all !!! MOT

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Leonard Lombardo
24/10/2013 02:18:47 am

A staunch Leeds united supporter like i am and will always be till i die WE ARE LEEDS i am also a friend of Hilary and he knows me as a genuine Leeds supporter i would have taken out Giles and replaced him with Batty and Gray with Strachan

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sarah weston link
24/10/2013 03:09:45 am

brilliant interview Hilary,should get you managing them love,mot.x

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James
24/10/2013 04:17:01 am

A true Maltese supporter , Leeds first , Leeds second and always LEEDS as it should be , Proud of him

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shaun stanley link
24/10/2013 05:08:58 am

hilary what a guy u are,ur more leeds than most,nice knowing u....

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Robert Endeacott link
24/10/2013 05:50:06 am

Well done mate, really enjoyed reading that.

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linociappara
24/10/2013 06:38:41 am

well done mate we r d real leeds suppporters,mot leeds forever.

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Eymer Schembri
24/10/2013 08:50:29 am

well done Hilary.
your always positive even when we have difficult times. yes your Maltese but sometimes i find it difficult that your not from Yorkshire :)

thanks Hilary MOT

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