It was a season which Leeds United proved a point without ever posing a serious promotion threat. The Whites kicked off the 1982/83 campaign in unfamiliar surroundings - the Second Division, having been relegated from the top flight the previous season. Eddie Gray was the new manager and started reducing the wage bill by loaning Peter Barnes to Real Betis and selling Welsh international winger Carl Harris to Charlton Athletic for £100,000. It was a season which also saw teenagers make their mark. Defender Neil Aspin, striker Tommy Wright, winger Mark Gavin, as well as midfielders John Sheridan and Scott Sellars all experienced first team football. The Whites only lost eight league games but never posed a serious promotion threat as they drew 21 times. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos showcasing a season of new starts and new faces. READ MORE: Memories of Leeds United's 1980/81 season LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Enjoy these memories from Leeds United's 1982/83 season. PIC: Varley Picture Agency | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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The Leeds United squad hard at work pre-season. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Leeds United juniors. How many do you recognise? | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Peter Barnes spent the 1982/83 season in La Liga with Real Betis for whom he made 16 league appearances scoring once. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Frank Gray in action against Wolverhampton Wanderers during the first home game of the season in August 1982. The game finished goalless. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency