Charlie Gallagher (footballer, born 1940)

Irish association footballer

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 name Charles Gallagher
Date of birth (1940-11-03)3 November 1940
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 11 July 2021(2021-07-11) (aged 80)
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1958–1959 Yoker Athletic
1959–1970 Celtic 106 (17)
1970–1973 Dumbarton 70 (29)
National team
1967 Republic of Ireland 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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

References change

  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