{{Short description|English footballer (born 1972)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Use British English|date=February 2018}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Joe Gallen | fullname = Joseph Gallen | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|9|02|df=y}} | birth_place = Hammersmith, England | height = | position = Striker | years1 = 1991–1993 |clubs1 = Watford |caps1 = 0 |goals1 = 0 | years2 = 1992–1993 |clubs2 = Exeter City |caps2 = 6 |goals2 = 0 | years3 = 1992–1993 |clubs3 = → Shamrock Rovers (loan) |caps3 = 3 |goals3 = 0 | years4 = 1993–1995 |clubs4 = Shrewsbury Town |caps4 = 6 |goals4 = 1 | years5 = 1995–1997 |clubs5 = Dundalk |caps5 = 48 |goals5 = 18 | years6 = 1997 |clubs6 = Aylesbury United |caps6 = 3 |goals6 = 1 | years7 = 1997 |clubs7 = Stevenage Borough |caps7 = 4 |goals7 = 0 | years8 = 1997–1998 |clubs8 = Drogheda United |caps8 = 17 |goals8 = 4 | totalcaps = 87 | totalgoals = 24 | nationalyears1 = 1992–1993 | nationalteam1 = Republic of Ireland U21 | nationalcaps1 = 7 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | manageryears1 = 1998–2004 | managerclubs1 = Queens Park Rangers (youth team coach) | manageryears2 = 2004–2007 | managerclubs2 = Queens Park Rangers (head of youth development) | manageryears3 = 2007 | managerclubs3 = Exeter City (assistant manager) | manageryears4 = 2007–2013 | managerclubs4 = Millwall (assistant manager) | manageryears5 = 2013–2016 | managerclubs5 = Wolverhampton Wanderers (assistant manager) | manageryears6 = 2016 | managerclubs6 = Rotherham United (assistant manager) | manageryears7 = 2017–2021 | managerclubs7 = Portsmouth (assistant manager) | manageryears8 = 2021 | managerclubs8 = Portsmouth (caretaker manager) | manageryears9 = 2021–2022 | managerclubs9 = Leyton Orient (assistant manager) | manageryears10 = 2022–2023 | managerclubs10 = Perth Glory (assistant coach) | manageryears11 = 2023– | managerclubs11 = Crystal Palace (1st team scout) }} '''Joseph Gallen''' (born 2 September 1972), is a former professional footballer who is assistant coach of Perth Glory.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=12 June 2021|title=GLORY FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE COMPLETE|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-football-department-restructure-complete|access-date=2 June 2022|website=Perth Glory|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-new-millers-boss-kenny-jackett-to-take-time-over-coach-decision-1-8196092?| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161024225305/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-new-millers-boss-kenny-jackett-to-take-time-over-coach-decision-1-8196092| archive-date = 24 October 2016| title = Rotherham United: New Millers boss Kenny Jackett to take time over coach decision - The Star}}</ref> Born in England, he made seven appearances for the Republic of Ireland U21 national team. His brothers Kevin and Steve were both professional footballers.
==Playing career== Joe Gallen played for Watford, Exeter City, Shamrock Rovers,<ref>{{Cite news|title=News - Shamrock Rovers FC|language=en-US|work=Shamrock Rovers FC|url=http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/3695-weekend-stat-attack-|access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref> Shrewsbury Town, Dundalk Stevenage Borough and Drogheda United. He also represented the Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, before his career was cut short with a back injury at the age of 26.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pompey fans: All you need to know about Jackett's right-hand man Gallen |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey-fans-all-you-need-to-know-about-jacketts-right-hand-man-gallen-1115166 |website=portsmouth.co.uk}}</ref>
===Watford 1989-1993=== Gallen was part of Watford's FA Youth Cup-winning squad of 1989, starting in the 2nd leg of the semi final against Brentford.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1988/89 FA Youth Cup Winners Medal (Ray Graydon) |url=https://www.watfordgold.org.uk/catalogue_item/1988-89-fa-youth-cup-winners-medal-ray-graydon |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Watford Gold |language=en}}</ref>
====Exeter City (loan)==== In December 1993 Gallen joined Alan Ball's Exeter city on loan from Watford.
===Shrewsbury Town 1993-1995=== Gallen signed a 2 year contract with Shrewsbury Town in 1993 and was part of the squad which won promotion and crowned champions of Division 4 (League 2).
===Dundalk 1995-1997=== Gallen signed a 2 year contract with League of Ireland side Dundalk in 1995. In both seasons Gallen was the clubs top scorer.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=Joe Gallen {{!}} Dundalk F.C. Who's Who |url=https://dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=389 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=dundalkfcwhoswho.com}}</ref>
===Stevenage Borough 1997=== Gallen signed a short-term contract with Stevenage Borough making a number of substitute appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joe Gallen |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe396816/joe-gallen/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref>
===Drogheda United 1997-1998=== In October 1997 Gallen signed for League of Ireland side Drogheda United before leaving in the summer of 1998.<ref name=":8" />
==Coaching and management career== ===Queens Park Rangers 1998-2007=== After the end of his playing career, Gallen took up coaching and started working as QPR's under-9s coach.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |date=30 March 2008 |title=Ex-QPR's Joe Gallen Coaching and Playing Career Profiled |url=https://qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/03/ex-qprs-joe-gallen-coaching-and-playing.html |accessdate=23 October 2011}}</ref> After working his way upwards through the relevant age groups, he was named U17's coach in 2002.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |date=28 August 2007 |title=Ex-QPR youth coach Joe Gallen Remembers Ray Jones |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/6967374.stm |access-date=23 October 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> In 2003 he was named as U18s coach and in 2004 named as head of youth development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berry |first=Paul |date=2023-06-15 |title=Joe Gallen on helping to get Wolves back on track and future challenges |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2023/06/15/joe-gallen-on-helping-to-get-wolves-back-on-track-and-future-challenges/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=www.expressandstar.com |language=en}}</ref> During this time he recruited, signed and developed an 11 year old Raheem Sterling, signing him on a 5 year contract the only time he gave that length of deal out.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hytner |first=David |date=2021-07-09 |title=The day a pre-teen Raheem Sterling showed the steeliness that shapes him |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/09/the-day-a-pre-teen-raheem-sterling-showed-the-steeliness-that-shapes-him |access-date=2024-08-15 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> In 2007 the club sold Dean Parrett to Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of over £1 Million after Gallen had re-signed the player to a contract extension the year before.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ray Jones - Tributes from QPR fans - Queens Park Rangers News |url=https://loftforwords.fansnetwork.co.uk/news/3505 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Loft For Words |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash |first=Mathew |date=2015-05-11 |title=Alex Pritchard congratulates former Tottenham talent Dean Parrett on play-off wonder-strike |url=https://www.hitc.com/alex-pritchard-congratulates-former-tottenham-talent-dean-parret/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=HITC |language=en-GB}}</ref> Notable other players that were signed by Gallen include Darnell Furlong, Jacob and Josh Murphy, Pat Kanyuka and Ray Jones.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warburton |first=Paul |date=2015-05-15 |title=QPR plan for the Championship with two new deals and four more in the pipeline |url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/qpr-plan-championship-two-new-9262839 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=My London |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2007-08-28 |title=Remembering Ray |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/6967374.stm |access-date=2024-08-15 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-02-17 |title=No 'Wardrobe' malfunctions as Kanyuka prepares for reunion |url=https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/4130999.no-wardrobe-malfunctions-as-kanyuka-prepares-for-reunion/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Swindon Advertiser |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kanyuka signs pro deal |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2325741/kanyuka-signs-pro-deal |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> Ray Jones was signed by Gallen in 2005 and became a 1st team regular during the 2006-07 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In Memory of Ray Jones – A Tribute to a Special Young Talent – Independent Rs |url=https://www.indyrs.co.uk/2013/08/in-memory-of-ray-jones-a-tribute-to-a-special-young-talent/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=www.indyrs.co.uk}}</ref>
In 2004 Gallen signed Kiyan Prince to the U14 team.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Batty |first=David |date=2007-07-02 |title=Teenager guilty of Kiyan Prince murder |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/jul/02/youthjustice.pupilbehaviour |access-date=2024-08-15 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> In May 2006 Prince was murdered outside his school trying to stop the bullying of another pupil.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2006-05-19 |title=Boy hunted in Kiyan murder probe |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/1/hi/england/london/4996626.stm |access-date=2024-08-15 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Gallen spoke at Princes' funeral.<ref name=":3" />
Gallen acquired his UEFA A Coaching licence by the age of 28,<ref name=":0" /> his UEFA Pro Licence in 2012{{citation needed|date=February 2025}} and studied at South Bank University in a master's degree course ''The Science of Sports Coaching''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-22 |title=New Glory coach aiming to provide recipe for success |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/we-dont-get-paid-to-just-turn-up-we-get-paid-to-win-new-perth-glory-assistant-coach-joe-gallen--c-8298128 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref>
===Exeter City 2007=== Gallen worked alongside Paul Tisdale and Steve Perryman at the start of the 2007 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-22 |title=New Glory coach aiming to provide recipe for success |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/we-dont-get-paid-to-just-turn-up-we-get-paid-to-win-new-perth-glory-assistant-coach-joe-gallen--c-8298128 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref> That season Exeter City were promoted back into the Football League.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Gallen, Joe |url=https://grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1626 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk |language=English}}</ref> Gallen left Exeter city in November 2007.<ref name=":4" />
===Millwall 2007-2013=== Gallen was appointed assistant manager to Kenny Jackett in November 2007, with the club in the bottom 4 of League 1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why former Portsmouth, Millwall and Leyton Orient assistant boss Joe Gallen's long-established working partnership with Kenny Jackett is no more |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/why-former-portsmouth-millwall-and-leyton-orient-assistant-boss-joe-gallens-long-established-working-partnership-with-kenny-jackett-is-no-more-3718825 |website=portsmouth.co.uk}}</ref> In the 2008-09 season Millwall finished in 5th place, beating Leeds Utd over 2 legs in the play offs before reaching the final.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Millwall Results |url=https://www.skysports.com/millwall-results/2008-09 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref> Millwall were denied promotion back to the Championship after losing to Scunthorpe Utd 3-2 at Wembley.
The following season 2009-10 Millwall finished 3rd in League 1, beat Huddersfield Town in the play offs before winning promotion after beating Swindon Town 1-0 in the play off final at Wembley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Millwall Season 09/10 Stats |url=http://www.millwall-history.org.uk/Millwall-Stats09-10.htm |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=www.millwall-history.org.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Millwall Results |url=https://www.skysports.com/millwall-results/2009-10 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref>
Millwall finished 9th in their first season back in the Championship during the 2010-11 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010-2011 Millwall Stats, All Competitions |url=https://fbref.com/en/squads/e3c537a1/2010-2011/Millwall-Stats |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Millwall (Sky Sports) |url=https://www.skysports.com/millwall-results/2010-11 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=SkySports |language=en}}</ref> In 2013 Millwall reached the FA Cup Semi Finals losing 2-0 to eventual winners Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-21 |title=Millwall FC - Fixtures & Results 2013/2014 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/te1294/millwall-fc/all-matches/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref>
Gallen worked on the training ground with a 19 year old Harry Kane after Kane had signed on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the second half of the 2012-13 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coombs |first=Dan |date=2017-03-10 |title=Ex-Millwall coach says he has not seen a player like Tottenham's Harry Kane in 20 years |url=https://www.hitc.com/ex-millwall-coach-says-he-has-not-seen-a-player-like-tottenhams/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=HITC |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ex-Millwall coach says he has not seen a player like Tottenham's Harry Kane in 20 years |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/joe-gallen-why-portsmouth-loanee-harvey-white-reminds-me-of-spurs-harry-kane-3145132 |website=portsmouth.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=England's Harry Kane: The rise of Tottenham's star striker |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/18804/9765125/from-leyton-orient-to-tottenhams-first-team-via-millwall-charting-the-rise-of-harry-kane |website=Sky Sports}}</ref> Other notable players that were developed by Gallen include Chris Wood, Andros Townsend, Adam Smith and Steve Morison.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-11-05 |title=Gallen: Keogh sub highlights Millwall's strength in depth |url=https://southwarknews.co.uk/sport/football/millwall/gallen-keogh-sub-highlights-millwalls-strength-in-depth/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Southwark News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-03-10 |title=Gallen virtually rules out more Millwall loan deals |url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/8902025.gallen-virtually-rules-out-more-millwall-loan-deals/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=News Shopper |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Gallen: Hit The Ground Running |url=https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2019/june/gallen-hit-the-ground-running/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=www.portsmouthfc.co.uk}}</ref>
===Woverhampton Wanderers 2013-2016=== Gallen joined Kenny Jackett again as assistant head coach at the start of the 2013-14 season. Wolverhampton Wanderers achieved promotion at the first time of asking, winning the league with a record points total of 103.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wolverhampton Wanderers Results |url=https://www.skysports.com/wolverhampton-wanderers-results/2013-14 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref> The following season back in the Championship the club achieved 7th position missing out on the play offs by goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-06 |title=Wolverhampton Wanderers - Squad 2014/2015 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/te2151/wolverhampton-wanderers/squad/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> In Summer 2016 Gallen was relieved of his duties alongside Jackett after new owners Fosun had acquired the club.
===Rotherham United 2016=== Gallen joined Rotherham United in October 2016, resigning in November 2016.
===Portsmouth 2017-2021=== Gallen again joined manager Jackett at Portsmouth in June 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joe Gallen reveals what's next for ex-Portsmouth, Wolves and Millwall boss Kenny Jackett after his Fratton Park exit |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/joe-gallen-reveals-whats-next-for-ex-portsmouth-wolves-and-millwall-boss-kenny-jackett-after-his-fratton-park-exit-3166350 |website=portsmouth.co.uk}}</ref> In 3 full seasons the team finished 8th, 4th, 5th in League 1. The club was knocked out in the play offs by Sunderland in 2018-19 season and on penalties by Oxford Utd in the 2019-20 season.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-03-29 |title=Checkatrade Trophy final: Portsmouth 2-2 Sunderland (aet, 5-4 on pens) |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47709134 |access-date=2024-08-15 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Portsmouth 1-1 Oxford Utd (Nov 2, 2019) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/544948 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> The team reached the final of the JPT Trophy in consecutive season, beating Sunderland on penalties at Wembley in 2019 and losing on penalties to Salford in an empty Wembley Stadium (due to Covid restrictions) in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Media |first=P. A. |date=2021-03-13 |title=Salford sink Portsmouth in EFL Trophy final to become 24-hour champions |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/mar/13/portsmouth-salford-city-efl-trophy-final-report |access-date=2024-08-15 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
Gallen was named as caretaker manager in March 2021.
===Leyton Orient 2021-2022=== Gallen was named as assistant head coach in June 2021, and was relieved of his duties in February 2022.
===Perth Glory 2022-2023=== Gallen was named as assistant head coach of A league side Perth Glory in Western Australia. Gallen left for personal reasons in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=garethmorgan |date=2023-02-17 |title=Assistant Coach Gallen departs club |url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/assistant-coach-gallen-departs-club/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Perth Glory |language=en-AU}}</ref>
===Crystal Palace 2023=== Gallen joined Premier League side Crystal Palace as 1st team scout in July 2023.
==References== {{Reflist}}
'''Sources''' * {{cite book|title=The Hoops|author1=Paul Doolan|author2=Robert Goggins|ISBN=0-7171-2121-6}}
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