Galvin: Christopher (Chris)

1968-1973 (Player Details)

Winger

Born: Huddersfield: 24-11-1951

Debut v Ferencvaros (a): 26-11-1969

5’10” 10st 7lb (1972)

England Youth International Galvin possessed plenty of tricks but although a talented reserve winger, he had to be content to spend five years acting as cover for United’s all-star attack. He turned professional in November 1968, after serving his apprenticeship, but found it difficult to make his presence felt. He got his first break when he came on as a substitute in a 3-0 European Cup win over Ferencvaros in 1969. In July 1973 he moved to Hull City for £25,000, where he scored eleven goals and made one hundred and forty-three appearances. Loaned to York City for four months from December 1976, he scored six times in twenty-two games, before he signed for Stockport County in April 1979 where he scored three times in sixty-eight appearances. In June 1981 he left Stockport and went to manage Tsuen Wan FC in Hong Kong. He also had a stab at working as a player’s agent. He also represented Yorkshire Schools at Cricket. His younger brother, Tony, a Republic of Ireland International, won F.A. Cup winners’ medals with Tottenham Hotspur in 1981 and 1982 before joining Sheffield Wednesday and later Swindon Town.