Christopher Joseph Giles (17 July 1928 – 27 November 2006) was a Republic of Ireland soccer international player, who was capped once for the Republic of Ireland at senior level, at home to Norway in November 1950.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Joseph Giles | ||
| Date of birth | 17 July 1928 | ||
| Date of death | 27 November 2006 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1950 | Drumcondra | 26 | (4) |
| 1950–1953 | Doncaster Rovers | 27 | (4) |
| 1953 | Aldershot | ||
| 1953–1955 | Portadown[1] | ||
| Distillery[2] | |||
| Bray Wanderers | |||
| T.E.K. United | |||
| 1966–1967 | Boksburg | 15 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1950 | Republic of Ireland | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2001–2005 | Sheriff YC (Assistant coach)[3] | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
In 1947–48, in his first season with Drumcondra F.C., he narrowly missed out on a League and Cup double. The Drums won the Championship only to lose in the FAI Cup final 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers. Giles won a second league medal with Drumcondra in 1948–49.[4]
International edit
Giles made his only appearance for Ireland on 26 November 1950 against Norway national football team.[5]
Personal life edit
He was son of John Giles[6] and Cousin of Matt Giles & Dickie Giles.[7] His nephew Johnny would go on to win numerous medals with Leeds United and captain and manage the Irish national team.[8] His grand nephew Chris and Michael would both play in the League of Ireland as well.[9]
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
- ^ "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
- ^ Sheriff YC Rookie manager Alan Reilly has been around the League of Ireland while his assistant Chris Giles, son of the legendary John
- ^ "Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006, ISBN 0862819954
- ^ National football team PLAYER: Christy Giles
- ^ John Giles: A Football Man - My Autobiography: The heart of the game
- ^ 'Football was my living, not my sport'
- ^ A Bohemian life – through the eyes of Mick Morgan
- ^ Untitled - Historical Lineups
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