"I wouldn't even have been thinking about that until you mentioned it. It's hitting home, 30 years, I don't want to say you take it for granted, but I've never thought about it and when you do, that's some massively big players who have done some big things in world football, it's nuts."
"The club, the environment and the people are the main driving factors behind staying at the Glens for so long."
"Lucky enough I haven't had any serious injuries, I know some players have had."
Kelly Bailie is set to retire after her 30th season at Glentoran, where she has played since age 16. Over her career, she has made more than 750 appearances and won over 30 trophies, including 13 league titles. Bailie has been a consistent presence in the club, surpassing the tenures of notable players at other clubs. She attributes her longevity to the club's environment and the people around her. Despite considering retirement last year, she has decided to conclude her career this season, reflecting on her achievements with pride.
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