Charlie Gallagher

Charles Gallagher (3 November 1940 – 11 July 2021) was a footballer who played as an inside forward. At club level he played mainly for Celtic, as well as Dumbarton. Born in Scotland, he represented the Republic of Ireland at international level, making two appearances for the team in 1967. He was a member of the renowned Lisbon Lions team that won the European Cup in May 1967.

Early life Gallagher was born in Glasgow on 3 November 1940. His parents came from County Donegal, Ireland and one of his cousins, Paddy Crerand, also played for Celtic. Gallagher first played football for St. John's (Gorbals) Boys' Guild in 1952 and Holyrood Senior Secondary the following year. He went on to play for Kilmarnock Amateurs in 1955 and Yoker Athletic in 1958. John Murphy, his secondary school physical education teacher who also served as an announcer at Parkhead on match days, recommended him to Celtic.

Professional career Gallagher made his debut for Celtic on 22 August 1958 during a 1–0 victory over Raith Rovers F.C. in the Scottish League Cup. He then made his full debut on 6 March the following year, when Jock Stein signed him as to a professional contract that same day.

Gallagher played for Celtic for over a decade, making a total of 171 appearances and scoring 32 goals. This included 106 Scottish League appearances and 17 league goals. He also played in 13 European games. He stayed with the club until 1 May 1970, when he signed for Dumbarton. and won the Division Two championship in 1971–72, before retiring from professional football in April 1973. Gallagher subsequently worked as a scout for Celtic from 1976 to 1978.

Gallagher died on 11 July 2021, at the age of 80.

Honours Celtic European Cup: 1966–67 Scottish League: 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68 Scottish Cup: 1965 Scottish League Cup: 1965

Dumbarton Scottish Division Two: 1971–72