Jon Gallagher (M Austin FC b.1996)

[Bielsa´s irish]

Playing midfielder there Kenny needs to give this fellow his his deserved chance. Along with Ronan. Happy Fathers Day enjoy a BBQ or some italian pasta with boiled meat or chicken in sauce. Profitez de les Fêtes des perès

[Bielsa´s irish]

MLS returned this weekend, Gallagher got the assist on Austin FC's winner away to Montreal
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World class pass tbh.

[mark12345]

Playing midfielder there Kenny needs to give this fellow his his deserved chance. Along with Ronan. Happy Fathers Day enjoy a BBQ or some italian pasta with boiled meat or chicken in sauce. Profitez de les Fêtes des perès
I can vouch for the fact that Atlanta are an excellent team and if Gallagher played for them at one point then he is more than a half decent footballer. Definitely worth a look for Ireland

[tetsujin1979]

Two more assists for Gallagher last night against Colorado Rapids, at 1:58 and 3:04 below
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An element of luck in both, the defense really should have created those crosses

[seanfhear]

Two more assists for Gallagher last night against Colorado Rapids, at 1:58 and 3:04 below
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An element of luck in both, the defense really should have created those crosses
I’d like to play against those defenders.

[Eirambler]

I always think the standard of the MLS looks so weak, big crowds and impressive stadiums gloss over a real shortage of quality I think. In Gallagher's case he made no real impact at Aberdeen but seems to be well able for that division, which tells its own story.

[pineapple stu]

I always think the standard of the MLS looks so weak, big crowds and impressive stadiums gloss over a real shortage of quality I think
Definitely. Their record in continental competitions is quite poor as well. Quite surprising tbh when you think how long it's around and it's gained very little in terms of quality traction or even international coverage. It's still a retirement league in lots of ways

[Razors left peg]

Definitely. Their record in continental competitions is quite poor as well. Quite surprising tbh when you think how long it's around and it's gained very little in terms of quality traction or even international coverage. It's still a retirement league in lots of ways

Its definitely grown in popularity in the 8 years Ive been living over here but when you look at the US national team squad their best players were still developed by European leagues. The standard overall is still very poor in the MLS right now, but even given the recent acquisitions of Bale and Chillelini the retiring player options seems to be happening a little bit less and less. There are more players like Carlos Vela who have come relatively young and played a good few years. There more that happens the better it will be for the league in the long run.

All that being said Gallagher is a million miles from being near an Ireland squad. Same goes for Derrick Williams who plays every week for Galaxy

[elatedscum]

Its definitely grown in popularity in the 8 years Ive been living over here but when you look at the US national team squad their best players were still developed by European leagues. The standard overall is still very poor in the MLS right now, but even given the recent acquisitions of Bale and Chillelini the retiring player options seems to be happening a little bit less and less. There are more players like Carlos Vela who have come relatively young and played a good few years. There more that happens the better it will be for the league in the long run.

All that being said Gallagher is a million miles from being near an Ireland squad. Same goes for Derrick Williams who plays every week for Galaxy

not sure about Williams, he was ahead of and rated higher than Lenihan at Blackburn before he left for LA and while at Blackburn was in Kenny's first ireland squads - and his appearances for Ireland, all at left-back, were good. Always thought it was out of sight, out of mind since he moved away.

[Razors left peg]

not sure about Williams, he was ahead of and rated higher than Lenihan at Blackburn before he left for LA and while at Blackburn was in Kenny's first ireland squads - and his appearances for Ireland, all at left-back, were good. Always thought it was out of sight, out of mind since he moved away.

Hes 29 now though. Having a decent career and living the dream in LA... but hes not international level I think.

[Bielsa´s irish]

I’d like to play against those defenders.

If you cant see pal, that these were two world class passes you don't understand this game seriously, those passes are hard to defend, but of course Mistakes are part necessary of this old sport. You Irish, I really like you as people you are very humanitarian with a lot of solidarity and altruist acts, but with all due respect you call yourselves as the best national teams fans in international football, but as double standard you as a whole , like the slaying down of your very own players too.
This fellow ain't no muck! The second assist to Driussi former club atletico river plate player player is a thing of beauty that thanks to that Driussi buried it. Thanks for the uploading.
For me this Gallagher fellow must be in international football for Èire.
On Derrick Williams that position as left back is cover by now, but I agree he played well when given the chance, he also scored a screamer! Please people on this stop slaying down your own footballers, I'm not asking for as you say watch them with "green glasses" but a bit of objectiveness,
I'm not a huge fan of MLS myself but it is a very good level, and If a guy like Gallagher can create out of nothing world class assists on regular basis, cap this guy. And tell Gallagher to have a better agent.

[Colbert Report]

Austin FC win 2-1 over Dallas to advance to the MLS playoff semi-final. He's been converted to a left back and seems to be doing quite well, played the full match.

[tetsujin1979]

Had a good game alright
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[paul_oshea]

was in Austin in the summer actually and he was alright but its so much slower there.

[tetsujin1979]

The 2023 MLS season kicked off this weekend, Gallagher scored against St Louis four minutes after coming on as a sub to put Austin 2-1 up. St Louis scored twice in the last 15 minutes to win 3-2
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[seanfhear]

The 2023 MLS season kicked off this weekend, Gallagher scored against St Louis four minutes after coming on as a sub to put Austin 2-1 up. St Louis scored twice in the last 15 minutes to win 2-1
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[Eirambler]

An interview with him here.

https://worldfootballindex.com/2023/03/jon-gallagher-on-austin-fc-mls-aberdeen-and-republic-of-ireland-ambition/amp/

Unlikely he'll ever be a serious option for us, but it's clearly a career ambition for him. Switching from being a winger to a left back probably increases his chances from no chance to maybe a very slim chance.

[tetsujin1979]

Assist on Austin FC's late winner on Saturday night/Sunday morning
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[seanfhear]

Assist on Austin FC's late winner on Saturday night/Sunday morning
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Very good un-selfish play ~ Not to go for goal himself.

[Bielsa´s irish]

call him KENNY MAYBE the US nat team will over residency

[eitoof]

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Cracking goal.

[Bielsa´s irish]

https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1634775253854609408?t=VZY1JHPOy2Tsqxe_rC9_ww&s=19

Cracking goal.
amazing, not calling up this fellow is utterly snobbish when Ireland is losing games after games with world football champs like haalandless Norway, Finland, Wales - THEY WERE DEFEATED BY AWFUL IRAN - Luxembourg, England by 3 etc etc etc

I campaign for this Gallagher chap, im from argentina I won the wc, I know my football, same with MANNING I know my football, this guy should be playing in italy, france or even germany , by no means swansea in the championship

[tetsujin1979]

Third of the season for Gallagher, in four MLS games
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[seanfhear]

Very clever run ~ Nice pass ~ Very nice goal.

[tetsujin1979]

Fourth of the season last night in a 2-2 draw against Portland
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[tetsujin1979]

Fifth of the season last night for Gallagher
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[seanfhear]

Fifth of the season last night for Gallagher
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When what could be said to be a bad ball, becomes a great ball!

[Colbert Report]

The guy is one of the best players in MLS. No call up?

[Olé Olé]

The guy is one of the best players in MLS. No call up?

Is he one of the best players in the MLS?

[eitoof]

I'm not sure if he's "one of the best players in MLS" but a wing back with 5 goals for the season is certainly an option in an area we are a little short and we could do worse that take a look at him.

[Eirambler]

I think he's one of the best players in the MLS in the same way that Liam Scales is one of the best defenders in the SPL. Players that play for clubs hardly anyone watches tend to get overhyped based on highlights and clips. If he pops up in the MLS All star team next month that might be a sign that he's genuinely rated as one of the best in that league.

[samhaydenjr]

The guy is one of the best players in MLS. No call up?


Is he one of the best players in the MLS?


I'm not sure if he's "one of the best players in MLS" but a wing back with 5 goals for the season is certainly an option in an area we are a little short and we could do worse that take a look at him.


I think he's one of the best players in the MLS in the same way that Liam Scales is one of the best defenders in the SPL. Players that play for clubs hardly anyone watches tend to get overhyped based on highlights and clips. If he pops up in the MLS All star team next month that might be a sign that he's genuinely rated as one of the best in that league.

Not always reliable, perhaps, in terms of how good a player is at a given time, but salary is a reasonable indicator of how a player is valued within a league, at least. Gallagher earns US$300k, which is below the average for the league. Eighteen of his team-mates get paid more, as does Connor Ronan (just over $500k). That said, he does appear to be in good form this season.

[tetsujin1979]

Is Gallagher living in the states long enough to get citizenship? Read before players like that often earn less in the MLS.

[Colbert Report]

He's been living in the USA permanently since 2014, although lived there for a few years off and on before that. He's certainly eligible, if he's not a citizen already. Madness that we haven't capped him.

[Eirambler]

It's really not madness, he hasn't done near enough to be capped and was no more than average when he played in Scotland. People were wanting Jake Mulraney called up at one point when he played a few MLS games. It's a great league for making very average players look better than they are.

[nigel-harps1954]

Right back isn't exactly one of our problem areas. He'd be well down the pecking order.

[CraftyToePoke]

Madness that we haven't capped him.

Is it though ? A marginal at most surely. If his Aberdeen audition had gone better, or lasted more than one season even, then he it could have gone differently but he was sent back where he came from and is making a career making the most of what he has & fair play to him. Even those cap tie enthusiasts USA haven't paid attention so far have they ?

[tetsujin1979]

Selected for the MLS All Star Team, managed by Wayne Rooney
https://www.austinfc.com/news/jon-gallagher-selected-to-2023-major-league-soccer-all-star-team


Gallagher joined Austin FC ahead of the Club’s inaugural season in 2021 and has since become a vital part of the team. Capable of playing in a variety of roles in the wide areas, he has excelled as a fullback on both the right and left flanks, leading Austin in goal contributions (8) and tying for the team lead in goals (5) so far this season. His goal contributions total is also tied for the most among all MLS defenders.

[Trequartista20]

Good to see.

Not sure we're in a position to be dismissing fellas doing well outside of the UK system. Should be in contention.

[third policeman]

Are we honestly suggesting that there is a gulf between Gallagher and O'Dowda?

[SkStu]

It’s hard to tell how good (or not) he is, the MLS is a weird league. He’d be worth a call up to a camp or extended squad or something though. For a look. It’s a problem position and sounds like he can operate either side.

[mark12345]

Good to see.

Not sure we're in a position to be dismissing fellas doing well outside of the UK system. Should be in contention.

One hundred percent Treq. We are not in any such position to be dismissing this player. Gallagher is deemed to be among the best in American football. That is an achievement.

[Diggs246]

So why isn't he picked
Is it poor management or has Stephen gone over and had a look and decided he's not for me? Which is it?

[third policeman]

As if.....

[Trequartista20]

So why isn't he picked
Is it poor management or has Stephen gone over and had a look and decided he's not for me? Which is it?

I shall assume that's rhetorical and you know fully well that Gallagher hasn't been properly appraised.

[Diggs246]

[QUOTE=Trequartista20;2153005]I shall assume that's rhetorical and you know fully well that Gallagher hasn't been properly appraised.[/QUOTE

Now that you say it out loud!
It was ridiculous to think our manager might have flown over to see a player that we might need in a problematic position

[Diggs246]

Next question why hasn't he gone over?

[SkStu]

I don’t think it’s a massive stick to beat SK with (MLS standard is so difficult to quantify) and I don’t think he can be accused of shirking that side of the job at all. That said, Gallagher did say this recently which suggests not even a call has been made (not to mention a visit from Crawford when they were courting McGlynn).


Now that I am playing consistently, I hope that I can catch the eye of the Irish national team but I do not know if they are watching me or monitoring my progress.

[JR89]

Should definitely be brought over for a training camp to properly assess him. At least then you know you're gonna get a good look at him in training rather than hoping he impresses in a game or is even playing if you decide to visit.

Though must sting somewhat that Andrews was in the US to watch McGlynn play (somewhat certain he was anyway) and maybe at the time he was on holidays and in the area. But I'd be upset if I was an Irish player and you've the Irish assistant manager watching someone that might never even declare.

When Kenny and Crawford were in Philadelphia I know it was the off season for MLS and they were invited over to speak in Philadelphia along with Niall Quinn. So handy for them if they happened to speak with McGlynn at the time.

[Diggs246]

I don’t think it’s a massive stick to beat SK with (MLS standard is so difficult to quantify) and I don’t think he can be accused of shirking that side of the job at all. That said, Gallagher did say this recently which suggests not even a call has been made (not to mention a visit from Crawford when they were courting McGlynn).

Joe could be cr*p or very I don't know

But Stephen should, either way.
if he thinks he isn't up to it that's fine
But does he know? !