Ally Gallacher

Ally Gallacher (1909–1964) was a Scottish football manager who briefly managed Dundee United in 1957.

Ally Gallacher

Personal information
Full name	Ally Gallacher
Date of birth	1909
Place of birth	Scotland
Date of death	1964
Managerial career
Years	Team
–1957	Carnoustie Panmure
1957	Dundee United

Career

Gallacher was manager of Tayside junior club Carnoustie Panmure when he accepted Dundee United manager Reggie Smith's offer to become assistant manager. When Smith left to join Falkirk in January 1957, Gallacher was appointed as a short-term replacement. In a seven-week spell, Gallacher oversaw a month which saw seven goals conceded in three consecutive matches within the same month. His resignation enabled him to concentrate on his other role as an employee of Taypools, which he had been instrumental in establishing. His son, Ken (1939–2003), became a leading journalist and chief football writer with The Glasgow Herald.