Gary Kelly played his entire professional career with Leeds United. He was at Elland Road for 16 years after first coming over from Home Farm 22 years ago in July 1991. His distinguished tour of duty featured 531 appearances for the Whites, making him the eighth highest-ever club appearance maker. He is sandwiched between fellow Irishman and Home Farm product Johnny Giles, in ninth place with 523 appearances and Eddie Gray, who played 561 times for the Whites. That Kelly managed that feat after coming to the club as an aspiring young striker, before being converted to a right-back of some repute, is tribute to his sheer professionalism and dedication and above all dependability. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos of a Leeds United one club wonder. READ MORE: Ian Harte - Memories of a Leeds United free kick specialist
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Gary Kelly gets away from Paul Scholes during the FA Carling Premiership match at Elland Road in March 1997.
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July 1998 and Gary Kelly celebrates during the pre-season tournament match against Lazio in Dublin. The match ended in a 1-1 draw before Leeds won on penalties.
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Gary Kelly chased by Marco Delvecchio of Roma during the UEFA Cup 4th round second leg match at Elland Road in March 2000. Leeds won 1-0 on the night to go through on aggregate.
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Gary Kelly sits down in despair at full time of the Champions League group game against Barcelona in October 2000 after Leeds United conceded an injury time equaliser.
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