Chris Giles (Irish footballer)
Christopher Joseph Giles (17 July 1928 – 27 November 2006) was a Republic of Ireland soccer international player, who was capped once for the Republic of Ireland at senior level, at home to Norway in November 1950.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Christopher Joseph Giles | ||
Date of birth | 17 July 1928 | ||
Date of death | 27 November 2006 78) | (aged||
Place of death | Dublin, Ireland | ||
Playing position(s) | Outside right | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1947–1950 | Drumcondra | 26 | (4) |
1950–1953 | Doncaster Rovers | 27 | (4) |
1953 | Aldershot | ||
1953–1955 | Portadown[1] | ||
Distillery[2] | |||
Bray Wanderers | |||
T.E.K. United | |||
1966–1967 | Boksburg | 15 | (1) |
National team | |||
1950 | Republic of Ireland | 1 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
2001–2005 | Sheriff YC (Assistant coach)[3] | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
In 1947–48, in his first season with Drumcondra F.C., he narrowly missed out on a League and Cup double. The Drums won the Championship only to lose in the FAI Cup final 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers. Giles won a second league medal with Drumcondra in 1948–49.[4]
International
Giles made his only appearance for Ireland on 26 November 1950 against Norway national football team.[5]
Personal life
He was son of John Giles[6] and Cousin of Matt Giles & Dickie Giles.[7] His nephew Johnny would go on to win numerous medals with Leeds United and captain and manage the Irish national team.[8] His grand nephew Chris and Michael would both play in the League of Ireland as well.[9]
External links
References
- "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
- "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
- Sheriff YC Rookie manager Alan Reilly has been around the League of Ireland while his assistant Chris Giles, son of the legendary John
- "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
- National football team PLAYER: Christy Giles
- John Giles: A Football Man - My Autobiography: The heart of the game
- 'Football was my living, not my sport'
- A Bohemian life – through the eyes of Mick Morgan
- Untitled - Historical Lineups