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Monday 2 July 2007
Colin Gallagher

On field
Joined Comrades AFC Inc in 1951 as Midget player playing Under 8’s
Junior and Senior Team player for Grey Lynn AFC Inc
Reserve Premier Senior Team Player Coach for Grey Lynn AFC Inc
Over 30’s Senior team player for WSAFC

Off field
Midget Team Coach for Grey Lynn AFC Inc based at Walker Park 1967 and then Western Springs grounds from 1976 to 1984
Junior Team Coach for Grey Lynn AFC Inc and Pt Chevalier AFC Inc
Junior Team Manager for Grey Lynn AFC Inc and Pt Chevalier AFC Inc
Junior Committee member for Grey Lynn AFC Inc
Senior Committee member for both Grey Lynn AFC Inc and WSAFC Inc
Senior Committee Secretary and Social Committee Chairman for Grey Lynn AFC Inc
Treasurer for Senior Committee WSAFC Inc
Honorary Auditor for both Grey Lynn AFC Inc and WSAFC Inc
Building Committee member WSAFC Clubrooms at Seddon Fields and Grey Lynn Celtic Inc
Management Committee and Bar Manager for WSAFC Inc
Colin has only played one year away from respective founding clubs ( Eden Premier reserves 1965 )
Founding organiser of “ Central Midgets ” in 1976 based at Western Springs Stadium – outside fields and starting with 2 divisions of 8 teams ( 11 a side teams ) in each division
Coordinator of “ Central Midgets ” Competition for 10 years up to 1985 before handing over to Margaret Oldfield ( Junior Chairperson ) of the Pt Chevalier AFC Inc club
Instrumental in changing “ Central Midgets “ to a 7 player team format ( originally 11 a side ) alongwith friendly competitions for all age groups Under 9’s and below ( no points )
Involved in pre WSAFC Inc amalgamation progress and developments of Grey Lynn Celtic and Pt Chevalier clubs proposal

Family Connections
Wife Lynette involved in Junior Committee at Grey Lynn AFC Inc and Junior delegate at Auckland JFA meetings
Son Troy played Midget and Junior football at Grey Lynn AFC Inc and Pt Chevalier AFC Inc
Son Nathan played Midgets (1981) and Junior football at Grey Lynn AFC Inc and up to WSAFC Senior Team and finishing at over 30’s in 2006
Mother Mavis (deceased 1980) Life Member of Grey Lynn AFC Inc and Junior Committee Secretary for 26 years
Father Bob ( deceased 1981 ) Senior Committee member and Junior Coach of Grey Lynn AFC Inc
Brothers Brian ( Juniors and Seniors ) and Ron ( Juniors ) played for founding Grey Lynn clubs