Ian Harte was the set-piece specialist whose free kicks were in a different league. David O’Leary used the term after Harte scored a crucial free-kick against Anderlecht in the Champions League in early 2001, and again when the left back tore apart Deportivo La Coruna by crashing one goal in off the crossbar and teeing up two more for Alan Smith and Rio Ferdinand. Peter Reid also lauded him for the strike which helped to stave off relegation against Arsenal towards the end of the 2002/03 season. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos, published courtesy of Getty Images, showcasing some of Ian Harte's best moments in a Leeds United shirt. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Ian Harte hits a free kick to score the opening goal against Deportivo La Coruna at Elland Road in Champions League quarter-final first leg in April 2001. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte celebrates scoring the opening goal against Aston Villa at Elland Road in May 2003. Leeds won 3-1. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte fires in a free kick against Manchester United at Elland Road in March 2002. The Red Devils won 4-3. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte celebrates scoring Leeds United'ssecond goal against Arsenal at High bury in May 2003. Leeds won 3-2. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte makes his point to referee Graham Poll during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match against Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium in December 2002. Leeds won 3-0. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte scores from the penalty spot against Ipswich Town at Elland Road in March 2002. The Whites won 2-0. Photo: Getty