Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's clash with Wolves at Elland Road in February 2004. PIC: GettyEnjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's clash with Wolves at Elland Road in February 2004. PIC: Getty
Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's clash with Wolves at Elland Road in February 2004. PIC: Getty

The February night Leeds United hunted down the Wolves

It was a vital victory which gave the Elland Road faithful renewed hope of avoiding the drop.

"If we hadn't won it could have been mission impossible" reflected manager Eddie Gray after a resurgent Leeds United put Wolverhampton Wanderers to the sword at Elland Road in February 2004. "Leeds are still drinking in the last-chance saloon," remarked one football pundit after the 4-1 win. The victory proved to be a highlight of a miserable season as both teams fell through the Premier League back door three months later, a relegation which would signal a 16 year exile from top flight football for the Whites. Enjoy these memories of the game played out under the Elland Road floodlight in front of more than 36,000 fans. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time

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