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 is congratulated by Oliver Dacourt after equalizing from a free kick during the UEFA Cup match against Grasshopper Club Zurich in November 2001. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Barclaycard Premiership clash at Elland Road in November 2001. The Whites won 2-1. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte scores from a free kick during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in October 2001. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte fires in a free kick against Bolton Wanderers at Elland Road in September 2001. The game ended goalless. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte celebrates scoring against Bradford City at Elland Road in May 2001. The Whites won 6-1. Photo: Getty
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Ian Harte scores from a free kick during the FA Carling Premiership against Arsenal at Highbury in May 2001. The Gunners won 2-1 Photo: Getty