Christy Giles
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Christy Giles was an Irish
soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s. He was also known as "Dickie".
Giles played for Bohemian FC and Shelbourne FC amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland
. He made his debut for Bohs in the game that won them the 1929/30 league title against Bray Unknowns on December 28, 1929
. He would later manage Drumcondra F.C.http://www.ireland-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=EDY1&id=251405
His son Johnny
would go on to win numerous medals with Leeds United and captain and manage the Irish
national team. His grandsons Chris and Michael
would both play in the League of Ireland
as well.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s. He was also known as "Dickie".
Giles played for Bohemian FC and Shelbourne FC amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
. He made his debut for Bohs in the game that won them the 1929/30 league title against Bray Unknowns on December 28, 1929
. He would later manage Drumcondra F.C.http://www.ireland-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=EDY1&id=251405
His son Johnny
Johnny Giles
Michael John "Johnny" Giles is a former association footballer and manager best remembered for his time as a midfielder with Leeds United in the 1960s and 1970s...
would go on to win numerous medals with Leeds United and captain and manage the Irish
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
national team. His grandsons Chris and Michael
Michael Giles (footballer)
Michael Giles is a former Irish footballer.Giles was a defender or midfielder who played under his father John at Shamrock Rovers from 1981 to 1983. He made two appearances for Rovers in European competition...
would both play in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
as well.