 He was appointed the club's first manager in the 1919–20 Midland League season, before Arthur Fairclough was appointed as his successor.Ray worked as Fairclough's assistant, before leaving Elland Road in June 1923.He was appointed as Doncaster Rovers manager for the 1923–24 season, and led "Donny" to ninth in the Third Division North in the club's first season back in the Football League.