Chris Galvin (footballer)

Christopher Galvin (born 24 November 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Leeds United, Hull City, York City and Stockport County.[1][2] He was capped by the England national youth team in 1970.[3] And then, he transferred to Hong Kong club Tsuen Wan.[2] before he retired. His brother Tony Galvin was also a professional footballer.[4]

Chris Galvin
Personal information
Full name Christopher Galvin[1]
Date of birth (1951-11-24) 24 November 1951 (age 72)[1]
Place of birth Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
0000–1968 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1973 Leeds United 7 (0)
1973–1979 Hull City 143 (11)
1976–1977York City (loan) 22 (6)
1979–1981 Stockport County 68 (3)
1981–1983 Tsuen Wan 36 (5)
Total 276 (25)
International career
1970 England youth
Managerial career
Tsuen Wan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. ^ a b c Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 40. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
  3. ^ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1988). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1988–89. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 749. ISBN 978-0-356-15880-8.
  4. ^ Saffer, David, ed. (2023). Galvinised - The Footballing Tale of Brothers Chris and Tony Galvin. Worthing: Pitch Publishing. p. 3. ISBN 9781801504195.