Stevie_J Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Welcome to the twenty-first Latics Legend of the Week. This week it's a goalkeeper, who for me is one of the biggest Latics heroes in the post-Prem era, Gary Kelly. We're looking for you, the OWTB members, to post their memories, anecdotes and stories of our weekly Legend. Anything at all. Mate of yours? Met him in a pub? Go to school with his Mrs? Get hit by his car? Had a scuffle with him?! Anything and everything! If you have access to some season stats or career stats then post those too; pictures, videos, songs, etc, etc...!? Post them all!!A couple of very simple rules: 1. Please stay on the topic of a single legend at once... it probably apparent why by now. (If you would like to suggest an upcoming legend then please feel free to PM me) 2. Please don't post anything which may subject you to libel... as OWTB cannot be held responsible for that. 3. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Gary comes from a famous goalkeeping family. He followed the examples of his dad Alan and brother Alan by being good enough to be in the Republic of Ireland squad. His dad and brother played for their country but I'm not sure whether Gary made it off the bench. Several new members have mentioned the 2-1 victory at Maine Road against Citeh on 13th March 1999 as their most memorable game. In that game Gary Kelly produced one of his great performances, including a penalty save. See match report: http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Repor...,-13888,00.html His disco pants were the best - they went right from his arse to his chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) Gary comes from a famous goalkeeping family. He followed the examples of his dad Alan and brother Alan by being good enough to be in the Republic of Ireland squad. His dad and brother played for their country but I'm not sure whether Gary made it off the bench. Several new members have mentioned the 2-1 victory at Maine Road against Citeh on 13th March 1999 as their most memorable game. In that game Gary Kelly produced one of his great performances, including a penalty save. See match report: http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Repor...,-13888,00.html His disco pants were the best - they went right from his arse to his chest. That 1-2 at Maine Road was a special game for me as it marked a comeback to the fold after something of a lapse for me. I though GK was absolutely outstanding that day, and the day was made all the sweeter as me and my brother had travelled to MR with 3 avid City supporting mates. We never heard a peep out of them on the way home. That game was also memorable for one of the funniest streaks I've ever seen I thought Gary Kelly was one of our most consistent performers during that dark period, and was a brilliant stopper for a keeper who wasn't big in size but had huge presence. I lost count of the number of times he saved our bacon over the time he was with the club. Cheers Gary! Edited September 20, 2007 by danoafc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 His disco pants were the best - they went right from his arse to his chest. Legend has it they were better than Adam and the Ants; though I don't think this was ever proved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Legend has it they were better than Adam and the Ants; though I don't think this was ever proved. Are you hinting that that may have been another urban myth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Are you hinting that that may have been another urban myth? Far be it for me to 'diss' a Latics legend, but Adam Ant did wear some fancy pants in his hay day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Far be it for me to 'diss' a Latics legend, but Adam Ant did wear some fancy pants in his hay day. Fancy maybe, but did they go from his arse to his chest? I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Fancy maybe, but did they go from his arse to his chest? I think not. Good point. It's official then, Gary Kelly's disco pants are in fact the best. This can has been confirmed by the internationally recognised testing method ISO70002 for arse to chestness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) Gary Kelly was a quality goalkeeper. A little short on size but a great shot stopper and he even came for a cross or two in his time as well. Saved us so many points and he needed to be on top form always with some of the defenders he had in front of him at times! Sharp's best signing by quite some way IMO and all for a bargain 10k as well. Here's a picture from the Evening News on the Monday after the win against City. One of Kels finest performances. Edited September 20, 2007 by RoytonBlueLad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 A little short on size........... Didnt realise you tell in his fancy pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Didnt realise you tell in his fancy pants His brother was as well Anyway quit the mickey taking, your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the number of times Gary turned a forward who was trying to close him down. Never failed, as far as I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Sharp's best signing by quite some way IMO and all for a bargain 10k as well. I remember telling a Liverpool fan at work how Sharp got it reduced from £20,000 to £10,000 - she said "a week?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I remember telling a Liverpool fan at work how Sharp got it reduced from £20,000 to £10,000 - she said "a week?" Ah if only! What a bargain though. Got to be post Royle, one of the best cash signings made in terms of value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheridans_world Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the number of times Gary turned a forward who was trying to close him down. Never failed, as far as I remember. I was just about to come in and type my part out, reading through thinking 'yes no one has mentioned it' then get down to yours. GK, what a keeper, i dont think that anyone could over-rate him with anything they say. In my opinion he could have played at a level higher for longer. Great shot stopper, came for crosses more often than not, best kicking i have seen out of anything since and then of course his skills. I remeber him doing it in front of the chaddy, i remeber him doing it infront of the Rocky Road. Everytime he pulled it off was brilliant (and if Stevie is correct) to do that so often without messing it up is superb. Bring back GK!! Anyone know what he is up to now? I saw him on the masters football a few months ago playing for Newcastle i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Even Gary Kelly had to suffer the wrath of the Latics' followers at least once after an horrendous first-half performance at Wycombe. The things that were shouted at him and the team woud have made Gregan's arse deflate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optional Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 http://www.toonarama.co.uk/players/penpics.../80keepers.html Scarey picture of Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I.O.M 1997. Unconfirmed reports of Gary - drunk as a lord, throwing golf clubs into Douglas Bay from Onchan Head. Might have happened - who's to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz_oafc Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I was just about to come in and type my part out, reading through thinking 'yes no one has mentioned it' then get down to yours. GK, what a keeper, i dont think that anyone could over-rate him with anything they say. In my opinion he could have played at a level higher for longer. Great shot stopper, came for crosses more often than not, best kicking i have seen out of anything since and then of course his skills. I remeber him doing it in front of the chaddy, i remeber him doing it infront of the Rocky Road. Everytime he pulled it off was brilliant (and if Stevie is correct) to do that so often without messing it up is superb. Bring back GK!! Anyone know what he is up to now? I saw him on the masters football a few months ago playing for Newcastle i think I knew there was a reason i loved Gary Kelly and its now all become clear his silky skills past attackers lol:) cant believe i forgot about that just made me smile for the first time all day in work,getting grumpy trying to give up smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyterryb Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 (edited) I knew there was a reason i loved Gary Kelly and its now all become clear his silky skills past attackers lol:) cant believe i forgot about that just made me smile for the first time all day in work,getting grumpy trying to give up smoking Keep going with the stopping Wozz (if you get what I mean). I always used to say "He's to small to be a good keeper" and then he would usually pull out a string of saves to ensure I had to show my backside to the Chaddy. Always set himself up properly which made it look as if he had plenty of time. No Andy Goram but a belting keeper nonetheless. Wonder what he's doing now Edited September 26, 2007 by happyterryb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I had to show my backside to the Chaddy. Makes a change from criticising the singing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 One of the few players I have seen in my lifetime who deserves the status of 'legend'. Great shot-shopper and great bloke when I met him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Didn't he become an accountant after football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Didn't he become an accountant after football? Are you thinking of Andy Goram running out of fingers to count on when he made his comeback at BP v Cardiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Are you thinking of Andy Goram running out of fingers to count on when he made his comeback at BP v Cardiff? Remember the "Goram for Swansea" chant they had that day too Shame Kelly didn't play that day, it'd never have happened with him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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