This is when Leeds United were last in the Premier League

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 17th May 2019, 13:41 BST

It is now 15 years of hurt and counting for Leeds United fans.

Sunday, May 2, 2004 was the date and the Reebok Stadium the venue as Leeds United fell through the Premier League trap door and into the Championship. Three goals were conceded in a seven-minute spell soon after the restart by the Whites as they lost 4-1 against Bolton Wanderers with Mark Viduka sent off. READ MORE: The photos you'll only understand if you shared Leeds United's play-off agony and despair

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The game had started well when Mark Viduka scored from the penalty spot to give the Whites the lead.

placeholder image — The game had started well when Mark Viduka scored from the penalty spot to give the Whites the lead.

He was then sent off with an hour left to play.

placeholder image — He was then sent off with an hour left to play.

Manager Eddie Gray said: "I'm realistic enough to know that, over the season, we weren't good enough. Nobody has a divine right."

placeholder image — Manager Eddie Gray said: "I'm realistic enough to know that, over the season, we weren't good enough. Nobody has a divine right."

The Elland Road board watch on at the Reebok.

placeholder image — The Elland Road board watch on at the Reebok.

After the final whistle, most of the Leeds players went to commiserate with the faithful.

placeholder image — After the final whistle, most of the Leeds players went to commiserate with the faithful.

The last to leave was a tearful Alan Smith, pictured here with goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

placeholder image — The last to leave was a tearful Alan Smith, pictured here with goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

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