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Not only did Don Weston score on his Leeds debut, he scored a
hat-trick! He'd earlier joined Wrexham on demob from the army and
was soon a regular scorer. A short and unsuccessful stay at St
Andrews followed, before he moved to spend two good years with
Rotherham which cemented his reputation and convinced Don Revie
that Weston could help Leeds get out of Division 2. He wasn't quite
a successful in the top flight, but when he dropped down to play at
a lower level, he kept on playing professionally until he was
32.
Ian Johnson says: In the old days we used to travel on the same
train from away games as the team. On the way back from Arsenal the
team were accessible and Don was propping up the bar and was very
pleasant to me and my dad when I asked for his autograph. I think
Don had scored that day! Thanks for the memory, Don. Hope he's
well.Does anyone know?
James Iles says: I recently interviewed Don for BCFC matchday
programme. He was a true gent, he lives in Mansfield now and shared
some great memories of his footballing career with me. Excellent
website by the way.
M Herring says: I saw Don Weston play for Leeds with the likes
of Storrie, Lawson and he was one of my favorites he was very
fast
OP Dawson says: About 10 years ago, my Dad bought a maroon
Vauxhall carlton from Don Weston's dealership in Mansfield. Even
though a lifelong Spurs fan, I enjoyed his reminiscences about
Leeds, and he showed me some medals from his career. The car turned
out to be a nightmare, always breaking down - but Don was a true
gent, and I'm sure it wasn't his fault!
Peter Weston says: hi my name is peter weston and from mansfield
i dont no if i was from my side of the family
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