Archie Gray sends message as Leeds United seal promotion
Leeds United’s promotion back to the Premier League caught the attention of several high-profile players across Europe.
Leeds United cemented their spot back in the top flight of English football with a 6-0 hammering of Stoke City on Easter Monday.
Joel Piroe bagged four for the Whites, who can start turning to celebration mode ahead of the final two games of the Championship season.
Promotion has always been the goal for Leeds this season, and that was achieved at Elland Road, on a day that marked a special occasion for a very different reason.
Harry Gray makes Leeds United debut v Stoke
Not only was the win a momentous one for Leeds, but it was also a day to remember for Harry Gray, who made his first-team debut at just 16 years old.
The talented brother of Archie Gray has been catching the eye at youth level all season for Leeds, and was finally rewarded with an inclusion in Farke’s squad for the game that everyone will remember.
| Premier League 2 | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Harry Gray | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Reacting to the promotion and the debut of his younger brother, Archie said via his Instagram: “Proud brother, not a bad day to make your debut.”
Given his age and need for development, it feels unlikely that Harry will have too much involvement next season, though there is a chance that the brothers could face off against each other in the Premier League.
Leeds must turn focus to summer recruitment immediately
Promotion was absolutely essential for Leeds this season, and now that it is confirmed, they don’t have much time to celebrate before their attentions need to be diverted.
The gulf in quality between the Premier League and Championship is growing every season, and without meticulous planning and recruitment, Leeds don’t stand a chance of staying up, as harsh as that may sound.
Recruitment needs to be perfect for Leeds this summer, and they can’t afford to waste a single day between now and the start of the new season.