On the Spot

On the Spot…with Martin Gallagher

RECENT signing Martin Gallagher is next up on our popular ‘On the Spot’ series as the goalkeeper answers a series of different questions…

1. Occupation?

Delivery driver.

2. Favourite player of all time?

Shay Given as a goalkeeper.

3. Favourite meal?

50/50 chips and pepper sauce.

4. Pre-match breakfast?

Chicken omelette and a taste of beans.

5. Any lucky traditions?

Put left boot and glove on first.

6. PS4 or Xbox?

PS4.

7. What teams do you support?

Liverpool.

8. Three guests for a dinner – dead or alive – who do you pick and why?

Kevin Bridges – for the jokes and laughs.

Tom Hanks – because he is my favourite actor and would have some amount of stories.

Lionel Messi – because he is the greatest footballer of all time.

9. Favourite movie?

Road to Perdition.

10. Your favourite moment as a footballer?

Winning the league for the second time at Institute and getting into the Team of the Year.

11. If you were deserted on an island, which Coleraine player would you choose to be with and why?

Steven Douglas because he would have some stories from his playing days that would keep you entertained.

12. You travel with Aaron Jarvis, Ben Doherty, Stephen O’Donnell and Jamie Glackin, but who talks the least sense?

Aaron Jarvis – I’ve known him for a few years now and I don’t think he has ever come out with any sense. The man’s head is in the clouds.

13. If you could be a Coleraine player for one day who would it be and why?

Would probably be Michael Doherty as I would love to know what goes on in his head.

14. What other sports do you play?

I don’t mind giving boys lessons at golf from time to time.

15. What’s it been like training with Chris Johns and Michael Doherty so far?

The training has been really good so far and it’s been easy to settle in with Chris and Doc. The intensity and quality of the sessions have been really good.

16. Have you ever scored during your time as a goalkeeper?

No I haven’t as a goalkeeper but when I was younger, I used to play the last 10 minutes outfield and would always try and get a goal.