Gallagher Lennon Explained
| Gallagher Lennon |
| Fullname: | Gallagher Alexander Lennon |
| Birth Place: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Birth Date: | 19 December 2005 |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | St Mirren |
| Clubnumber: | 29 |
| Youthyears1: | –2023 |
| Youthclubs1: | Partick Thistle |
| Years1: | 2023– |
| Clubs1: | St Mirren |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2023 |
| Clubs2: | → Linlithgow Rose (loan) |
| Caps2: | ? |
| Goals2: | ? |
| Years3: | 2024 |
| Clubs3: | → Dumbarton (loan) |
| Caps3: | 17 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2023– |
| Nationalteam1: | Northern Ireland U19 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Club-Update: | 00:15 (UTC) 1 June 2024 |
| Ntupdate: | 22 July 2024 |
Gallagher Alexander Lennon (born 19 December 2005) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for side St Mirren and the Northern Ireland national under-19 football team.[1] He is the son of Neil Lennon.
Club career
A youth player at Partick Thistle, he featured on the substitutes bench for the team without making a debut appearance.[2] He joined St Mirren in 2023.[3] [4] He played for Lowland League side Linlithgow Rose in 2023,[5] prior to signing for Dumbarton on loan from St Mirren in January 2024.[6] He made his debut for Dumbarton in a 1-0 win over Elgin City on 27 January 2024[7] [8] He scored his first goal for the club on 26 March 2023, in a 6–2 away win against The Spartans.[9] [10]
International career
A Northern Ireland youth international, he captained the Northern Ireland national under-19 football team side for the first time in November 2023.[11]
Personal life
Lennon is the son of Northern Ireland former international football player and manager Neil Lennon.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: Gallagher Lennon. Soccerway. 11 June 2024.
- Web site: Partick Thistle to protect Gallagher Lennon as Celtic hero Neil's son set for more scrutiny . Glasgow Live. 11 June 2024. 25 June 2022. Ben. Ramage.
- Web site: Gallagher Lennon training with St Mirren as club take closer look at Partick Thistle prospect. Daily Record. 11 June 2024. Ben. Ramage. 27 June 2023.
- Web site: St Mirren youngster Gallagher Lennon joins Dumbarton. The Gazette. 11 June 2024. 18 January 2024.
- Web site: Celtic hero Neil Lennon's son makes professional debut aged 17. Glasgow Times. 11 December 2023. 11 June 2024.
- Web site: St Mirren blast 'unacceptable' Gallagher Lennon abuse as son of ex-Celtic manager targeted by own fan. The Scotsman. 11 June 2024. Mathew. Elder. 15 March 2024.
- Web site: Son of Celtic hero "focusing on his football" after Dumbarton loan move. Daily Record. 11 June 2024. Fraser. Clarke. 9 February 2024.
- Web site: ELGIN CITY VS DUMBARTON 0–1. Soccerway. 27 January 2024. 11 June 2024.
- Web site: Spartans 2-6 Dumbarton - Statement win as Sons hit biggest goal haul in 13 years. The Daily Record. Fraser. Clarke. 11 June 2024. 18 March 2024.
- Web site: SPARTANS VS. DUMBARTON 2-6. Soccerway. 16 March 2024. 11 June 2024.
- Web site: I’ll always remember honour of captaining NI’s U19s, says Gallagher Lennon. 11 June 2024. Steve. Beacom. 26 November 2023. subscription.
- Web site: Police probe into 'bullets in post' abuse of Neil Lennon's son Gallagher ends. Daily Record. 11 June 2024. 13 March 2024. Rory. Cassidy.
