Tony Gallagher (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anthony Gallagher | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Celtic Boys Club | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| East Kilbride Thistle | |||
| 1982-1988 | Albion Rovers | 133 | (16) |
| 1988-1997 | Stranraer | 209 | (17) |
| – | Baillieston | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Tony Gallagher (born 16 March 1963) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played for Albion Rovers F.C. and Stranraer F.C.. Born in Bellshill, South Lanarkshire, he grew up in East Kilbride, and was a boyhood Celtic supporter.
Playing career
Early career
Gallagher played for Celtic Boys Club, becoming captain at under-13 level. He was the first captain to win the Scottish Cup at the under-13 level. He was injured at Celtic, and decided to move on, playing for junior team East Kilbride Thistle. East Kilbride Thistle won the Scottish Junior Cup in May 1983 when they beat Bo'ness United at Ibrox Stadium.
Stranraer
Gallagher played with Stranraer for 10 years, during which time he captained the team and helped them win the Second Division title (1994) and the League Challenge Cup in 1996. He was awarded a testimonial match, which was against Rangers F.C. at Stair Park on 20 July 1997. Rangers won the match.
External links
- Tony Gallagher Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database