Celtic legend Charlie Gallagher dies at the age of 80

Gallagher was a part of the Lisbon Lions side that won the European Cup in 1967.

STV News

11th Jul 2021

Celtic legend Charlie Gallagher has died at the age of 80, the club has announced.

Gallagher, a forward, played for the Parkhead side for 12 years, having joined in 1958.

He made a total of 171 appearances for Celtic, scoring 32 goals, before his departure in 1970 to Dumbarton where he played 70 games and scored 29 goals.

Everyone at Celtic Football Club is extremely saddened at the death of a true Celtic great, Charlie Gallagher.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie’s wife Mary & the entire Gallagher family.

Rest in peace, Charlie. You'll Never Walk Alone 🦁🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 11, 2021

Famously, he delivered the corner from which Billy McNeill scored a header to win the 1965 Scottish Cup.

He was also part of the renowned Lisbon Lions side that lifted the European Cup in 1967.

Gallagher picked up two caps for the Republic of Ireland and played for Yoker Athletic during his career.

Celtic said that their players will wear black armbands in their friendly match against Bristol City on Wednesday night as a mark of respect.

Charlie Gallagher 1940-2021

It is with very deep sadness that we have learned that Charlie Gallagher, a member of our legendary championship-winning team of 1972, has died.

All of our thoughts are with Charlie’s family and friends at this very sad time.https://t.co/cU7YEGNcX9 pic.twitter.com/dOnxtARjdT
— Dumbarton FC (@Dumbartonfc) July 11, 2021