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Funeral of legendary Leeds United captain Bobby Collins

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.

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Lorimer: Collins was a true professional

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:

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