Chris Giles (Irish footballer)
| 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 | |||
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.
Career
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
Giles made his only appearance for Ireland on 26 November 1950 against Norway national football team.[5]
Personal life
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
References
- ^ "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