Brian Gallacher (born 8 September 1958 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former footballer[2] who played for Dumbarton, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Partick Thistle, Albion Rovers and Inverness Caledonian.[3][1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 September 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Radnor Park[1] | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1981 | Dumbarton | 139 | (42) |
| 1981–1984 | Kilmarnock | 104 | (30) |
| 1984–1988 | St Mirren | 99 | (16) |
| 1988–1991 | Partick Thistle | 40 | (2) |
| 1991–1992 | Albion Rovers | 16 | (0) |
| Caledonian | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
It has been reported that Brian is related to the family of footballers beginning with Patsy Gallacher in the early 20th century, but this is inaccurate, although the family does include a male with the same forename and of similar age.[4][5]
Honours
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Brian Gallacher, The Thistle Archive
- ^ Brown, Neil (11 November 2011). "Brian Gallacher". Stats. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- ^ "Tommy Gallacher obituary". The Scotsman. 6 October 2001. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Growing up was tough as grandson of late great Patsy". This Is Lancashire. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ McColl, Brian (11 November 2011). "Stirlingshire Cup". Scottish Football History Archive. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2011.