DAVE TOMLINSON
Dave has written eleven major books—and contributed to a twelfth—making him one of the most prolific and trusted voices on Leeds United. His writing blends forensic detail with an emotional honesty that resonates deeply with fans.
- The Man With The Plan (2024) — the definitive biography of Howard Wilkinson.
- Leeds United in the 1970s (2025) — a vivid portrait of the club’s most iconic and turbulent decade.
- Doing A Leeds (August 2025) — an unflinching look at the club’s financial collapse after the Champions League era.
From Billy Bremner to Bielsa, from Clarke One-Nil to the white-knuckle 2019 play-off against Derby, Dave has lived — and written — through it all.
A Creative Partnership
In 2025, Dave joined forces with long-time friend and fellow author Robert Endeacott to launch the NICE n REVIE YouTube channel—a lively mix of football history, fan talk, and humour. The duo’s chemistry comes from their complementary strengths: Robert, the dramatist and storyteller; Dave, the historian and analyst.
“Robert’s storytelling is second to none. He captures the spirit of Leeds in a way that goes beyond the pitch—he finds the soul of the place. Working with him on Legacy 11 and on NICE n REVIE is not just productive, it’s inspiring. We push each other, and that’s what makes it exciting.”
— Dave Tomlinson
The idea for Legacy 11 Books emerged while Dave and Robert were working on the WILKO92 project in spring 2025. Robert brought the vision of creative freedom; Dave brought the structure, discipline, and drive to make it a reality.
“Legacy 11 is about freedom—freedom to tell the stories that deserve to be told, in the way they were meant to be told. No filters, no agendas—just passion, truth, and a deep respect for the history we’re preserving.”
— Dave Tomlinson