Leeds' fall from grace does not surprise Gray

EDDIE GRAY is saddened by Leeds' fall from grace in the last three years but is not totally surprised by the sorry tale of events.

May 2, 2001 marks the pinnacle of Leeds' recent history. On that date they faced Spanish side Valencia in the first leg of a Champions League semi-final.

After being held to a goalless draw at Elland Road, Leeds lost the return 3-0 six days later, yet despite that defeat, no-one then envisaged the subsequent decline.