Steve Galloway
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Steve Galloway is an English
football coach and former player. As a player, Galloway played professionally in England, Scotland and Sweden.
, before joining league football with Crystal Palace
in 1984. He spent two seasons with Palace – which included a loan spell at Cambridge United
– before joining non-league Maidstone United
in 1986. He was brought to the Umeå
-based club Tegs SK
for the 1987 season in Sweden. His goalscoring ability earned him a contract with Djurgårdens IF – where he stayed for two seasons which included a loan spell in Scotland for St. Mirren
. In 1990 he returned to Umeå
to help local club Umeå FC
rise in the Swedish football league.
, and coached Djurgårdens IF along with Andrée Jeglertz
for the 2009 season.
in Sweden, and owns a sport store called Fotbollskliniken and a restaurant.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
football coach and former player. As a player, Galloway played professionally in England, Scotland and Sweden.
Playing career
Galloway played in non-league football with Sutton UnitedSutton United F.C.
Sutton United Football Club is an English football club currently playing in the Conference South. They are based in Sutton, London, and play their home games at the Borough Sports Ground in Gander Green Lane....
, before joining league football with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
in 1984. He spent two seasons with Palace – which included a loan spell at Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
– before joining non-league Maidstone United
Maidstone United F.C.
Maidstone United Football Club is an English football team from Maidstone, Kent.The current club is a continuation of the old Maidstone United, which was a member of the Football League between 1989 and 1992. The club was forced out of the league by financial ruin but the youth squad formed the...
in 1986. He was brought to the Umeå
Umeå
- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
-based club Tegs SK
Tegs SK
Tegs SK is a Swedish football club located in Umeå.-Background:Tegs SK is a sports club that was founded in 1898. The club has specialised in ice-hockey, football and orienteering. In 1987 the club's football section was merged with the football section of Sandåkerns SK to become Umeå FC...
for the 1987 season in Sweden. His goalscoring ability earned him a contract with Djurgårdens IF – where he stayed for two seasons which included a loan spell in Scotland for St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
. In 1990 he returned to Umeå
Umeå
- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
to help local club Umeå FC
Umeå FC
Umeå FC is a Swedish football club located in Umeå. The club, formed 1987, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1 Norra. The club is affiliated to the Västerbottens Fotbollförbund...
rise in the Swedish football league.
Coaching career
Galloway has coached Umeå FCUmeå FC
Umeå FC is a Swedish football club located in Umeå. The club, formed 1987, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1 Norra. The club is affiliated to the Västerbottens Fotbollförbund...
, and coached Djurgårdens IF along with Andrée Jeglertz
Andrée Jeglertz
Andrée Alexander Jeglertz is a Swedish football manager and former professional player who currently manages Finland women's national football team.-Playing career:...
for the 2009 season.
After football
Steve filmed two seasons of the hit Swedish show Gladiatorerna as the Timekeeper. Galloway currently lives in UmeåUmeå
- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
in Sweden, and owns a sport store called Fotbollskliniken and a restaurant.