Gaetano Berardi walked off the pitch during the Premier League clash against West Brom in May 2021 to a standing ovation from those fans lucky enough to be part of the day. He made more than 150 appearanes for the club during his seven year spell during which time he played a huge part in helping the Whites get back to the promised land after a 16 year hiatus. His time at the club also included two goals and six red cards. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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Gaetano Berardi tackles Sheffield Wefdnesday's Jeremy Helan during the Championship clash at Elland Road in August 2015. Photo: Getty

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Gaetano Berardi reacts after the Championship clash against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road in October 2015. The Whites lost 2-0. Photo: Getty

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Gaetano Berardi gets in a tangle with Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna during the Championship clash at Villa Park in December 2016. Photo: Getty

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Gaetano Berardi rides a challenge from Nottingham Forest's Matty Cash during the Championship clash in January 2017. Photo: Getty

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Gaetano Berardi is restrained by teammates after a clash with Bristol City's Matt Taylor during the Championship clash at Ashton Gate in October 2017. He was sent off as well as Taylor. Photo: Getty

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Gaetano Berardi slides in on Middlesbrough's Connor Roberts during the Championship clash at Elland Road in November 2017. Photo: Getty