Gray Leaves Post With Dignity

Last updated : 10 May 2004 By Kevin Markey
Gray failed to keep Leeds in the Premiership but had wished to remain in charge for next season's Coca-Cola Division One campaign.

The Elland Road board decided to relinquish Gray of all coaching duties and keep him on board in a consultancy role on a one-year contract.

Gray said on the official website: "I have said before that the club do not owe me anything and they don't. I have had a great life with the football club and it's just sad that it has come to this, but that's life.

I would not agree that it was an impossible task to keep Leeds up. It was difficult, but I still enjoyed it and I am sad how it turned out in the end. I just wish the club all the best and hope they bounce back in the future.

"I will continue in a consultancy role for a year and see what happens. At this moment I just wish all the players and all the staff the very best. They deserve to be back in the Premiership.''