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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Aidan Butterworth scores against Newcastle United at Elland Road in October 1982. Kenny Burns and Frank Worthington also scored in a 3-1 win. | YPN Photo: YPN
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A fresh faced John Sheridan in action against Rotherham United at Millmoor in December 1982. The Whites won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Mark Gavin. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Aidan Butterworth has the goal in his sights against Chelsea at Elland Road in February 1983. He scored as the game finished 3-3. | YPN Photo: YPN
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January 1983 and FA Cup third round replay action from Elland Road as Aidan Butterworth sidefoots the ball into the Arsenal net. The game finished 1-1. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Andy Ritchie pushes forward against Crystal Palace at Elland Road in March 1983. He scored as the Whites won 2-1. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Tommy Wright who scored his first goal for Leeds United against Fulham in a 1-1 draw at Elland Road in April 1983. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency