They call him 'Lash', after the velocity at which he wasofficially recorded as the hottest shot in football. Peter Lorimer's blistering 76mph strike left many a goalkeeper clutching thin air as he waltzed into the record books as a permanent member of the fantastic Leeds United team which, under the managership of Don Revie from1961-74, carried all before them.
Peter Lorimer became a member of the board of directors at Leeds United and is involved with the commercial side of the club. He contributes to match day commentaries for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Leeds, with whom he has a Saturday programme, Yorkshire Sport with Peter Lorimer. He writes a weekly column for the Yorkshire Evening Post and is organiser of the ex-players' association. Phil Rostron has enjoyed a successful career in journalism and television. He spent 18 years in Fleet Street and is currently sports editor of the Yorkshire Evening Post.
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