Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's 2-0 Premier League win against West Ham United at Upton Park in January 1997. PIC: Getty

Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's 2-0 Premier League win against West Ham United at Upton Park in January 1997. PIC: Getty

The night Gary Kelly helped Leeds United make capital gains

It was a free-kick and on a night of Whites watching to remember.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 11th Jan 2022, 14:31 BST

Updated 11th Jan 2022, 15:08 BST

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Gary Kelly scored a wonder goal against West Ham United to help Leeds United make capital gains on a Monday night in London in January 1997. A Lee Bowyer strike rounded off a great night for the Whites at Upton Park. The goals were two of just 28 that Leeds United scored under manager George Graham in the Premier League that season as the Whites finished the campaign in 11th place. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Tops off at half-time for Leeds United fans.

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Tops off at half-time for Leeds United fans. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

Gary Kelly celebrates after his free-kick opened the scoring Upton Park. PIC: Getty

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Gary Kelly celebrates after his free-kick opened the scoring Upton Park. PIC: Getty Photo: Getty

Robert Molenaar reaches the ball ahead of West Ham United's Steve Jones. PIC: Fiona Hanson/PA

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Robert Molenaar reaches the ball ahead of West Ham United's Steve Jones. PIC: Fiona Hanson/PA Photo: Fiona Hanson

West Ham United's Slaven Bilić earned himself a yellow card after this foul on Brian Deane. PIC: Fiona Hanson/PA

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West Ham United's Slaven Bilić earned himself a yellow card after this foul on Brian Deane. PIC: Fiona Hanson/PA Photo: Fiona Hanson

Lee Bowyer fires home Leeds United second goal of the game.

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Lee Bowyer fires home Leeds United second goal of the game. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

Lee Bowyer celebrates scoring. PIC: Fiona Hanson/PA

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Lee Bowyer celebrates scoring. PIC: Fiona Hanson/PA Photo: Fiona Hanson

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