Grant Gallagher

Grant Gallagher (born 11 January 1991) is a Scottish footballer who is a utility player for Scottish League One side Stranraer.

Grant Gallagher
Personal information
Full name Grant Gallagher
Date of birth (1991-01-11) 11 January 1991
Place of birth Irvine, Scotland
Playing position(s) Utility Player
Club information
Current team
 Stranraer
Youth career
2007–2010 Celtic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2015 Stranraer 208 (15)
2015–2018 Dumbarton 45 (3)
2018–2019 Airdrieonians 24 (1)
2019– Stranraer 0 (0)
National team
2009 Scotland U19s 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:49, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

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]

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References
  1. http://www.stranraerfc.org/index.php/squad-info/78-website-content/95-grant-gallagher
  2. "Grant checks in". dumbartonfootballclub.com. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  3. Stewart P, Craig. "Dumbarton 2-0 Hearts: Jambos beaten in friendly". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  4. Barrow, Simon. "SONS PROGRESS IN THE CUP". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  5. Findlay, Alan. "GALLAGHER CHECKS IN FOR ANOTHER TERM". Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  6. Findlay, Alan. "PLAYERS AGREE TERMS WITH GAFFER". Dumbarton Football Club. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  7. Galloway, Andy. "EXCLUSIVE: GRANT VOWS HE'LL BE BACK". Dumbarton Football Club. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  8. "Dumbarton 0-3 Livingston". BBC Sport. 31 March 2018.
  9. Findaly, Alan (16 May 2018). "Squad update/players released". Dumbarton FC. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  10. "Diamonds snap up midfield ace Gallagher". Airdrieonians FC. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  11. "Trio return". Stranraer Football Club. 23 May 2019.
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