Leeds United fell through the Premier League trapdoor at the end of the 2003/04 campaign - just three seasons after the club reached the semi finals of the Champions League. The ups and downs of the season featured a change of manager, a raft of hit and miss loan signings and key players moved on as a financial crisis strangled the club. These photos, published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, tell the story of a season to forget. READ MORE: 17 memorable Leeds United ups and downs away from the Premier League
7. Leeds United 2 Blackburn Rovers 1, October 2003
David Batty made his first league start for 18 months as two first half goals from Seth Johnson and some dubious Rovers earned the Whites the points. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
8. Leeds United 0 Manchester United 1, October 2003
Leeds fans 'welcomed' back Rio Ferdinand with a defiant performance proving not enough as a Roy Keane header nine minutes from time earned the Red Devils the win. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
9. Leeds United 1 Arsenal 4, November 2003
Thierry Henry tormented the Whites at Elland Road as Arsenal condemned Leeds to their fourth successive defeat. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
10. Portsmouth 6 Leeds United 1, November 2003
Pompey hit Leeds for six at Fratton Park and condemned the Whites to their heaviest top-flight defeat since 1959. It signalled the end for manager Peter Reid. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
11. Leeds United 0 Bolton Wanderers 2, November 2003
Leeds suffered more disappointment despite caretaker manager Eddie Gray making sweeping changes. Goals from Kevin Davies and Stelios Giannakopoulos did the damage for the visitors. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
12. Charlton Athletic 0 Leeds United 1, November 2003
A James Milner goal after just nine minutes at The Valley helped the Whites secure the three points. Photo: Varley Picture Agency