Eddie Gray returned to Elland Road to help with the development of the youngsters during the summer of 1995, under Howard Wilkinson and in his first full season saw the youth team lift the FA Youth Cup in 1996, as he worked alongside Paul Hart. Then after the departure of Dave Williams to Manchester United in 1997, he became reserve team coach, guiding the second string to the Pontins Premier Division title in his first season in charge.

He was an immediate choice to support David O'Leary as his No.2 when the Irishman became Leeds boss in October 1998. Eddie is a Leeds legend after an 18 year playing career with the club between 1965-1983, playing 559 games and winning 12 Scottish caps, and then managing the club between 1982 and 1985. He later had managerial and coaching experience at Hull City, Rochdale and Middlesbrough.

The rest of backroom staffs are: