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
19. Leeds United 2 Liverpool 2, February 2004
An Eirik Bakke snapshot and a Mark Viduka lob earned Leeds a point against Liverpool in a game which saw Harry Kewell score against his former team. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
20. Leeds United 2 Manchester City 1, March 2004
Leeds climbed off the bottom of the table with an unlikely win. Mark Viduka's penalty clinched the win following Daniel Van Buyten's dismissal after he was adjudged to have fouled Alan Smith in the penalty area. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
21. Birmingham City 4 Leeds United 1, March 2004
'It was individual errors defensively that cost us the game," said Eddie Gray. "I thought we gave them the goals very cheaply. It was a vital game for us - I expected us to come here and win." Photo: Varley Picture Agency
22. Leeds United 3 Leicester City 2, April 2004
"I was delighted with the courage and character the players showed" said Eddie Gray after Alan Smith's late winner settled a thrilling game at Elland Road. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
23. Blackburn Rovers 1 Leeds United 2, April 2004
Stephen Caldwell's first goal for Leeds set them on their way to a key win. Only goal difference separated Blackburn, Portsmouth and Leeds, who were all three points ahead of second-bottom Leicester. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
24. Leeds United 1 Portsmouth 2, April 2004
Pompey's win at Elland Road left Leeds with only mathematics to cling on to. An Ian Harte penalty gave the Whites hope but it was too little too late. Photo: Varley Picture Agency