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• Charlie Gallagher - "The Nearly Man"

Gorbals Bhoy Charlie Gallagher signed for his beloved Celtic from Yoker Athletic in September 1958.

The inside-forward made his Hoops debut in a 1-0 League Cup victory at home to Raith Rovers in August 1959 and he went on to make 171 appearances and net 32 goals in a 12 year Parkhead career.

An assured if unspectacular player Charlie - the cousin of Paddy Crerand - may have lacked pace and aggrresion but he was a wonderful passer of the ball and possesed a thuderous shot. He was also always willing to work for his team-mates and throughout his Celtic career he remained a popular figure with fans and players alike.

He was unfortunate that during his time at Celtic he had to compete with the magnificent Bertie Auld for a starting berth but when he did turn out for the first team Charlie often showed his ample ability.

The son of Donegal parents Charlie was a Republic of Ireland international.