Leeds United: Fans drool over Johnny Giles archive footage of screamer vs Crystal Palace

By Emilio Galantini

Posted on 20 March 2020, 21:20

Leeds United: Fans drool over Johnny Giles archive footage of screamer vs Crystal Palace - Leeds United

Reacting to sublime archive footage of Leeds United legend Johnny Giles, many Whites fans have been purring over their former midfielder during his hay day – describing him as ‘world-class‘ and hailing his footage as ‘hypnotic‘.

Giles, who played for Leeds over a decade-long spell from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, transferring from arch-rivals Man United, has been at the centre of many reactions following the club account’s publication of archive footage.

Showcasing Giles at his best, the Irishman, back in 1971 during a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, took the ball under control from outside the penalty area, set himself and fired a looping shot off the post and into the top corner. Reacting to the ‘hypnotic‘ footage, many Whites supporters have been hailing the club legend on social media – with one fan, in particular, calling him ‘world-class‘.

Find all of their best comments from Twitter surrounding Giles down below.

He was world class. You’d need a very big cheque book to buy him in today’s market. The pass against Southampton was brilliant.

— Roy Burn (@RoyBurn1) March 20, 2020

Giles’ shot curled wickedly late after looking like it would be high and wide. Been watching this for past 5 minutes. Hypnotic. #LUFC

— Clinical “Sniffer” Clarke (@TheHardMan21) March 20, 2020

Has there been a better two footed mid fielder?

— 30csl (@30csl) March 20, 2020

What a talent. Brilliant player

— John Robinson (@jrob_jrob) March 20, 2020

Much has been written about the other lot getting Cantona but given how we got Giles and Strachan over the years, I think we’ve had the best deal. As someone else has said, what would Giles be worth now? He should also have succeeded Revie as manager.

— Alistair Moulden (@middleagedmedic) March 20, 2020