Funeral of legendary Leeds United captain Bobby Collins

The funeral has taken place of Bobby Collins - one of the key figures in the rise of Leeds United in the 1960's - who died last week at the age of 82.

Footballers past and present were at Leeds Minster to pay their respects, as John Shires reports:

Hundreds gathered earlier today to say goodbye to a Leeds United legend.

Family, friends and fans came to Leeds Minster to pay their last respects to the club's former Captain Bobby Collins, who died earlier this month aged 82.

Collins came to Leeds from Everton in 1962 and went on to make 167 appearances in five years before moving into management where he did stints at Hull, Barnsley and Huddersfield.

Former Leeds midfielder, Peter Lorimer, says Collins just didn't know how to lose:

Hundreds gathered in Leeds to say goodbye to the Leeds United legend Bobby Collins who died earlier this month.

Family, friends and fans came to the city to pay their last respects to his funeral as Gaynor Barnes reports:

Jack Charlton: Collins had everything

The funeral of former Leeds midfielder Bobby Collins will take place later today at Leeds Minster.

The Scot died earlier this month, aged 82, after a battle with illness.

He signed for the Don Revie's team in 1962 and went on to make 167 appearances, scoring 26 goals.

Read: Jack Charlton pays tribute to Collins

Leeds legend, Jack Charlton, has paid tribute to former skipper, Bobby Collins, who has died aged 82.

Midfielder Collins made 167 appearances during a five year stint at Elland Road between 1962 and 1967.

World Cup winning centre-half, Charlton, admits although the pair didn't always see eye to eye, there was no denying Collins' qualities on the pitch:

"When Bobby came over to us from Everton, everything completely changed. We went from being an average side to being an excellent one. He had everything, he was strong, skilful - he could get a ball in the back of the net from well outside the box."

"I got on with Bobby but I'm not denying we had the odd spat from time to time. He was a big character at Leeds and we could both be pretty stubborn at times! But he was a fantastic footballer and it's a sad day."

Former Leeds full-back, Paul Reaney, has spoken of his admiration for former Leeds United captain, Bobby Collins.

Collins died age 82, and made 167 appearances during a five year stint at Elland Road between 1962 and 1976.

Reaney, who made 558 appearances for Leeds, said:

"He was one of the greats of Leeds United football club. I don't like to rank players but he was up there with the likes of John Charles and Billy Bremmner.

He was a real tough player hard player and was a winner. He then passed that attitude to the younger players.

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_Personally for me when I was coming through he set a great example and looked after me in my younger years at the club."

Ex-Leeds United player and manager Eddie Gray has paid tribute to his former captain and team-mate Bobby Collins who died today at the age of 82.

Former Leeds United captain Bobby Collins has died at the age of 82.

Glasgow-born Collins made 167 appearances during a five year stint at Elland Road between 1962 and 1976.

The Scottish international was signed by Don Revie from Everton for £25,000 when Leeds were in the old 2nd Division and made him club captain.

Collins lead the team back into the top-flight in 1964 and was named Footballer of the Year in 1965 after almost leading the side to a league and cup double.

After his playing career ended Collins managed Huddersfield Town , Hull City and Barnsley. he also had two spells coaching with Leeds.