Alan Kelly Snr was arguably Preston's greatest ever import, with the Irish international goalkeeper setting the Club's all-time appearance record with an astounding 513 games in a PNE jersey.

Now honoured permanently at Deepdale with the Town End having been re-named the Alan Kelly Town End in his honour, the Dublin-born stopper sadly passed away in 2009, but left behind a lasting legacy for both his Club and the game in general.

HIs son Alan Jnr later followed in his footsteps by playing for North End and the Republic of Ireland, and also becoming goalkeeping coach for both sides, whilst another son, Gary, was an Ireland 'B' and U21 international who served several clubs with distinction, most notably Bury and Oldham Athletic.

This section ties together all of the various articles that have been published via pne.com in tribute to one of the Club's all-time greats.

Alan Kelly Snr: The Condolence Book
The official was presented to the Kellys prior to the Bristol City game on the first day of the 2009/10 season.

Alan Kelly Snr: Fans' Tributes
PNE fans pay their respects to the longest-serving North End player.

Alan Kelly Snr: Club Historian Recalls
Club Historian Ian Rigby charts Alan Kelly Snr's career at PNE and finds some interesting comparisons.

Alan Kelly Snr: Irish Echo Interview 1999
An interview with PNE's record appearance maker from an American newspaper over a decade ago.

Alan Kelly Snr: Teammates Pay Tribute
A few of Alan Kelly Snr's former team-mates pay tribute to the late great.

Alan Kelly Snr: Archie Remembers Alan
The great goalkeeper's former team-mate Archie Gemmill recalls the impact he had at Deepdale.

Alan Kelly Snr: In His Own Words
A bona-fide Deepdale Legend, Alan Kelly Snr explained in 2003 why he could never have left Preston.

Alan Kelly Snr: A Photo Tribute
The great man remembered through some fantastic images from across the decades.

Alan Kelly Snr Passes Away
Preston North End legend Alan Kelly Snr has passed away at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer.