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.

Chris Giles
Personal information
Full name Christopher Joseph Giles
Date of birth (1928-07-17)17 July 1928
Date of death 27 November 2006(2006-11-27) (aged 78)
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]

References
  1. "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
  2. "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
  3. Sheriff YC Rookie manager Alan Reilly has been around the League of Ireland while his assistant Chris Giles, son of the legendary John
  4. "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
  5. National football team PLAYER: Christy Giles
  6. John Giles: A Football Man - My Autobiography: The heart of the game
  7. 'Football was my living, not my sport'
  8. A Bohemian life – through the eyes of Mick Morgan
  9. Untitled - Historical Lineups
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