Republic of Ireland defender Gary Kelly will have his testimonial,against Celtic at Elland Road on 7th May. Kelly will donate all proceeds of his testimonial match against Scottish Champions Celtic to charity as United confirmed today that the game against the Bhoys. Kelly is in his tenth season at Elland Road after bursting into the Leeds first team as an 18 year old in October 1991.
The 27 year old Republic of Ireland international has made well over 300 appearances for United and is now rewarded for his loyalty by this testimonial game against Celtic.In a grand gesture Gary Kelly has decided to donate all the proceeds to cancer charities in memory of his sister Mandy who died four years ago at the age or 35.
Announcing details of the game Leeds Chairman Peter Ridsdale said: "Gary is an outstanding footballer who has played for Leeds for over ten years and is also an established Irish international."Football consistently gets a lot of bad press but this is a good news story and I'm delighted to announce that as part of Gary's testimonial we can announce this match against Glasgow Celtic."
The night promises to be a special night at Elland Road and this testimonial is a fitting tribute to a player who has remained loyal to his club for over a decade.Gary Kelly paid special tribute to Leeds United and also to fellow Republic of Ireland international, Niall Quinn, who is also donating the proceeds from his testimonial to charity next month. Kells said: "It was always in my mind to stay at Leeds as long as I could and the club have been brilliant in granting me this testimonial.
The two charities to benefit from the evening will be the Drogheda Cancer Support Centre in Ireland and the Teenage Cancer Support in Leeds.
The game will kick-off at 7.45pm
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