1972 FA Cup mural at Elland Road to be relocated and recreated
It comes ahead of major plans to expand Elland Road
The 1972 FA Cup mural at Elland Road is set to be relocated and repainted due to planned expansion works.
Originally commissioned by the Leeds United Supporters’ Trust, the mural stands outside the North East Corner at Elland Road, honouring Don Revie and his cup winning Leeds United side.
The current mural's wall will serve as the club’s new security hub, with the current security hub at the back of the West Stand will be demolished.
It comes ahead of work to boost the stadium’s capacity to 53,000, through the expansion of the West and North Stands and alterations to the South Stand.
Leeds artist Nicolas Dixon, who painted the original mural featuring portraits by sports artist Paul Trevillion has been recommissioned to recreate the mural entirely in a different location at the stadium.
Work on the new security hub is starting today.
The mural features David Harvey, Billy Bremner, Jack Charlton, and Don Revie and remains an enduring symbol of Leeds United's rich history.