Grant Gallagher (born 11 January 1991) is a Scottish footballer who is a utility player for Scottish League One side Stranraer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Grant Gallagher | ||
Date of birth | (1991-01-11) 11 January 1991 (age 31) | ||
Place of birth | Irvine, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Utility player | ||
Club 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 | 36 | (2) |
National team | |||
2009 | Scotland U19s | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:49, 24 October 2020 (UTC) |
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]
Stranraer F.C. – current squad | |
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