Charlie Gallagher (footballer, born 1940)

Charles Gallagher (3 November 1940 – 11 July 2021) was a Scottish-Irish footballer. He played as an inside forward.[1] He played mainly for Celtic and Dumbarton. He played for the Republic of Ireland, making two appearances for the team in 1967.

Charlie Gallagher
Personal information
Full nameCharles Gallagher
Date of birth(1940-11-03)3 November 1940
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Date of death11 July 2021(2021-07-11) (aged 80)
Playing positionInside forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1958–1959Yoker Athletic
1959–1970Celtic106(17)
1970–1973Dumbarton70(29)
National team
1967Republic of Ireland2(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Gallagher died on 11 July 2021, aged 80.[2]

Honours

Celtic

Dumbarton

References

  1. Gifted in Green, Adam Ward, 1999. PB) ISBN 0-600-59739-3 p.37
  2. Charlie Gallagher: Lisbon Lion dies aged 80, BBC Sport, 11 July 2021
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Cuddihy, Paul (11 July 2021). Celtic great, Charlie Gallagher, passes away. Celtic F.C.. https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/july/Celtic-great-Charlie-Gallagher-passes-away/. Retrieved 12 July 2021. 
  4. Charlie Gallagher. Dumbarton F.C.. 11 July 2021. https://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=5008. Retrieved 12 July 2021.