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Fullname: James Gallagher
aka: Jimmy Gallagher
Born: 3 October 1910
Died: […]
Birthplace: Coatbridge
Signed: 20 September 1929
Left: 1932 (Nithsdale Wanderers)
Position: Centre-Half
Debut: Rangers 1-0 Celtic, League, 26 Oct 1929
Internationals: N/A
International Caps: N/A
Biog
Coatbridge-born James Gallagher signed for the Bhoys in September 1929 after turning out for Coatbridge Emerald and Shettleston Celtic.
At the young age of only 19, the centre-half made his league debut at Ibrox in place of the flu-stricken Willie McStay but the Bhoys went down 1-0 to Rangers after conceding a late goal. Asking a lot to take the place of a major experienced player.
He played the next week in a 4-0 home victory over Hibs but never went on to make another competitive senior appearance for Celtic.
Celtic finished the league in fourth place in season 1929/30 well behind title winners Rangers.
After several loan spells (including one at Belfast Celtic) he was eventually released in May 1932.
Playing Career
| APPEARANCES | LEAGUE | SCOTTISH CUP | LEAGUE CUP | EUROPE | TOTAL |
| 1929-32 | 2 | 0 | n/a | n/a | 2 |
| Goals: | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 |
Honours with Celtic
None