1974–75 in English football

The 1974–75 season was the 95th season of competitive football in England.

Dave Mackay guided Derby County to their second league title in four seasons having overcome strong competition from Liverpool, Ipswich Town, Everton, Stoke City, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough in a title race which went right to the wire. Everton lost just eight games during the season, the fewest of any side in the league that season, but a poor run of form at the end of the season cost Billy Bingham's side league glory.

It was Liverpool's first season under the management of Bob Paisley, who had been promoted to the manager's seat from the coaching staff following Bill Shankly's retirement a month before the start of the season.

Carlisle United, in the First Division for the first time, topped the league three games into the season but were unable to keep up their winning ways and were relegated in bottom place. Joining the Cumbrians in the drop zone were Luton Town and Chelsea.

Brian Clough was named as Don Revie's successor at Leeds United but was sacked after just 44 days in charge. He was replaced by Jimmy Armfield.

Manchester United kept faith in manager Tommy Docherty after their relegation to the Second Division, and he rewarded them with the championship. They were joined in promotion by Aston Villa and Norwich City. FIFA finally lifted George Best's worldwide ban from football, but Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty was not prepared to give him another chance at Old Trafford, and he joined on a free transfer.

...
Wikipedia