Gallagher Lennon
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gallagher Alexander Lennon | ||
Date of birth | 19 December 2005 | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | St Mirren | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2023 | Partick Thistle | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023- | St Mirren | 0 | (0) |
2023 | → Linlithgow Rose (loan) | ? | (?) |
2024 | → Dumbarton (loan) | 17 | (1) |
International career | |||
2023- | Northern Ireland U19 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 June 2024 |
Gallagher Alexander Lennon (born 19 December 2005) is a northern Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership side St Mirren and the Northern Ireland national under-19 football team. He is the son of Neil Lennon.[1]
Club career
A youth player at Partick Thistle, he featured on the substitute 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 footballer and football manager Neil Lennon.[12]
References
- ^ "Gallagher Lennon". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Ramage, Ben (25 June 2022). "Partick Thistle to protect Gallagher Lennon as Celtic hero Neil's son set for more scrutiny". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Ramage, Ben (27 June 2023). "Gallagher Lennon training with St Mirren as club take closer look at Partick Thistle prospect". Daily Record. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "St Mirren youngster Gallagher Lennon joins Dumbarton". The Gazette. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Celtic hero Neil Lennon's son makes professional debut aged 17". Glasgow Times. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Elder, Mathew (15 March 2024). "St Mirren blast 'unacceptable' Gallagher Lennon abuse as son of ex-Celtic manager targeted by own fan". The Scotsman. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Clarke, Fraser (9 February 2024). "Son of Celtic hero "focusing on his football" after Dumbarton loan move". Daily Record. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "ELGIN CITY VS DUMBARTON 0–1". Soccerway. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Clarke, Fraser (18 March 2024). "Spartans 2-6 Dumbarton - Statement win as Sons hit biggest goal haul in 13 years". The Daily Record. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "SPARTANS VS. DUMBARTON 2-6". Soccerway. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Beacom, Steve (26 November 2023). "I'll always remember honour of captaining NI's U19s, says Gallagher Lennon". Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Cassidy, Rory (13 March 2024). "Police probe into 'bullets in post' abuse of Neil Lennon's son Gallagher ends". Daily Record. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
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