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Archie Gray Tottenham transfer hits new low as former Leeds United ace suffers new embarrassment

Archie Gray and Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Everton
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Former Leeds United ace Archie Gray has hit his lowest point with Tottenham during their 3-2 loss to Everton.

The teenage sensation had risen through Leeds' academy before becoming a consistent starter under Daniel Farke. The Durham-born defender had become a favourite amongst Leeds fans - with many left disappointed when Gray left for Tottenham last summer.

Although Leeds were to earn a good chunk of money for an academy product, the Elland Road faithful knew they were letting go of a player who had great potential. The youngster has played every minute since December 12 for Tottenham after proving himself as a deserved starter under Ange Postecoglou. However, a blunder against Everton looks to be his first big slip-up.

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It was a case of Gray being in the wrong place at the wrong time. When defending a cross, the 18-year-old stuck out his leg at the worst time and accidentally hit the ball into his own goal. It only added further pain onto the travelling Spurs fans as it put the scoreline at 3-0 before halftime.

Archie Gray has left boyhood club Leeds United to join Tottenham Hotspur in a £40m transfer deal
Archie Gray left boyhood club Leeds United in a £40m transfer deal

Fortunately for Gray, his own-goal was not the talking point from the match. A further defeat under Postecoglou has the Australian on thin ice. His philosophy of football, which he swears by and won't change, is not working like he planned it out to.

When Gray was struggling for game time early into his tenure in North London, there was speculation that Leeds boss Farke could bring him back. But this was quickly shut down by the German.

He said: "I don’t speak about other players who are under contract at other clubs. I’m a bit reluctant to do any comments who are not under contract anymore.

"Our fingers are crossed for Archie and his whole career. If you want some recommendation, he already has my telephone number but I keep it pretty private what I recommend."