Eddie Gray

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Lore & Background

Eddie Gray is a former professional footballer who played for Leeds United and the Scotland national team, and later managed the club.

In Their Own Story

Gray's time at Leeds began with high hopes of joining boyhood club Celtic, but he chose Elland Road instead. His debut on New Year's Day 1966 came just weeks before his 18th birthday. Throughout the late 60s and early 70s, he was a vital component of Don Revie's machine. In 1968–69, he helped Leeds win the League championship with 33 appearances and five goals in a season where they lost only two matches. The 1971–72 season saw him return to devastating form, featuring in a team that destroyed Manchester United 5–1 and Southampton 7–0 at Elland Road before winning the FA Cup Final against Arsenal. His younger brother Frank also featured in the squad reaching the 1975 European Cup Final. By the early 1980s, Gray was the only remaining player from the Revie era still at the club. After retiring as a player in 1982 following relegation, he immediately took over as player-manager. He later managed Whitby Town, Rochdale (saving them from relegation), and Hull City. His association with Leeds continued through youth coaching, nurturing talents like Harry Kewell and Ian Harte, before serving as assistant to David O'Leary and briefly managing the first team in 2003.

Reader's Guide

The source article does not specify the number of international appearances, the year of any MBE appointment, induction into the English Hall of Fame, or appointment as Leeds United ambassador.

Did You Know?

• Eddie Gray was born in 1948.
• He played for Leeds United and Scotland.
• He also served as a manager.