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
13. Leeds United 1 Chelsea 1, November 2003
A superb individual goal from Jermaine Pennant - his first in 13 games since he joined the Whites on loan - gave Leeds an early lead against the Premiership leaders. Damien Duff equalised for the visitors. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
14. Leeds United 3 Fulham 2, December 2003
A late headed goal from captain Dominic Matteo earned Leeds three priceless points. "We dug in and played with passion," said Eddie Gray. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
15. Leeds United 0 Tottenham Hotspur 1, January 2004
"The most disappointing performance since I returned," said caretaker manager Eddie Gray as a goal from Robbie Keane plunged his former club deeper into trouble. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
16. Leeds United 0 Middlesbrough 3, January 2004
Middlesbrough condemned 10-man Leeds to their 14th league defeat of the season as the spectre of relegation moved a step closer to being a reality. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
17. Leeds United 4 Wolves 1, February 2004
"If we hadn't won it could have been mission impossible," said Eddie Gray as Leeds swept aside Wolves at Elland Road. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
18. Arsenal 5 Leeds United 0, April 2004
Thierry Henry hit his first four-goal haul for Arsenal as Leeds were battered at Highbury. Photo: Varley Picture Agency