Grant Gallagher
Scottish footballer
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Grant Gallagher | ||
| Date of birth | (1991-01-11) 11 January 1991 (age 33) | ||
| Place of birth | Irvine, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Utility player | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stranraer | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2015 | Stranraer | 166 | (7) |
| 2015–2018 | Dumbarton | 45 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | Airdrieonians | 24 | (1) |
| 2019– | Stranraer | 69 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | Scotland U19s | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:49, 23 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Grant Gallagher (born 11 January 1991) is a Scottish footballer who is a utility player for Scottish League One side Stranraer.
Career
Born in Irvine, Grant, predominantly a right back and centre midfielder, began his career at Celtic but did not make a single first-team appearance. He was released by the club in Summer 2010.[1] In August of that year Gallagher joined Stranraer, he spent five years with the Stair Park side, making over 200 appearances scoring 15 goals.
In May 2015, Gallagher signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship side Dumbarton, joining up with former manager at Stranraer, Stephen Aitken.[2] He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 friendly win over Hearts.[3] He scored twice on his competitive debut in a 3–2 victory over Morton.[4] After 37 appearances for the club and four goals he was rewarded with a new deal in May 2016.[5] His second season with 'The Sons' was ended by injury in September, however he agreed a new contract with the club in May 2017 until the summer of 2018.[6] On his return to action, Gallagher suffered an Anterior cruciate ligament injury in a friendly against Partick Thistle that ruled him out for at least a further 6 months.[7] He returned to action on 31 March 2018, making his first league appearance in 18 months in a defeat to Livingston.[8] He was subsequently released by the club in May 2018,[9] and joined Airdrieonians whom he left after another injury hit season[10] Gallagher rejoined Stranraer in May 2019.[11]
References
- ^ "Grant Gallagher". www.stranraerfc.org. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015.
- ^ "Grant checks in". dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Stewart P, Craig. "Dumbarton 2–0 Hearts: Jambos beaten in friendly". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Barrow, Simon. "SONS PROGRESS IN THE CUP". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Findlay, Alan. "GALLAGHER CHECKS IN FOR ANOTHER TERM". Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ Findlay, Alan. "PLAYERS AGREE TERMS WITH GAFFER". Dumbarton Football Club. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Galloway, Andy. "EXCLUSIVE: GRANT VOWS HE'LL BE BACK". Dumbarton Football Club. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "Dumbarton 0-3 Livingston". BBC Sport. 31 March 2018.
- ^ Findaly, Alan (16 May 2018). "Squad update/players released". Dumbarton FC. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "Diamonds snap up midfield ace Gallagher". Airdrieonians FC. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Trio return". Stranraer Football Club. 23 May 2019.
External links
- Grant Gallagher at Soccerbase
