 In 1958, manager Billy Walker moved Gray from outside to inside forward and he became the team's playmaker and penalty taker, scoring three penalties in Forest's run to the 1959 FA Cup Final and setting up Tommy Wilson's winning goal in the 2–1 victory in the final over Luton Town.Over time, Gray was moved to left back and proved effective in the position, before departing the City Ground at age 36 in November 1963.In six seasons with Forest, Gray made 228 appearances and scored 35 goals.