Former Celtic forward Charlie Gallagher, part of the squad who won the European Cup in 1967, has died at the age of 80. Gallagher played for the Hoops from 1958 to 1970, making 171 appearances and scoring 32 goals. His corner set up Billy McNeill’s winner in the 1965 Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline as Celtic claimed the first of what would be a glut of trophies under Jock Stein. Celtic said: “Everyone at Celtic Football Club is extremely sad to hear of the death of Charlie Gallagher, who has passed away at the age of 80, and the thoughts and prayers of the whole Celtic family are with Charlie’s wife, Mary, his children and grandchildren, and all his family and friends. After leaving the Glasgow outfit, Gallagher went on to play for Dumbarton, scoring 40 goals in 95 games, before retiring in 1973.

Source: Express July 11, 2021 13:52 UTC