A BBC Radio Leeds reporter discovered a 1973 Everton contract for legendary Leeds manager Don Revie in his late stepfather's files. The unsigned seven-year deal offered a £15,500 annual salary, bonuses, a club house, and a car, showing Everton's ambition to replace Harry Catterick.

Revie was at the peak of his powers, having built Leeds into a dominant force. The contract's discovery highlights how close Everton came to appointing a manager who would have revolutionized their club. His potential move to Goodison Park remains one of football's great 'what if' scenarios.

The deal was never finalized, leaving Leeds fans relieved and Everton to seek other options. This find offers a rare glimpse into high-stakes managerial negotiations of the era, showing how a single unsigned document could have reshaped the futures of two major English clubs.