Joseph Gallen (born 2 September 1972), is a former professional

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who is assistant coach of

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. Born in England, he made seven appearances for the Republic of Ireland U21 national team. His brothers

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and

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were both professional footballers.

Playing career

Joe Gallen played for

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Exeter City Exeter City Football Club is a professional association football club based in Exeter, Devon, England. The team play in , the third level of the English football league system. Known as "the Grecians", the origin of their nickname is subject to ...

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Stevenage Borough and

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. He also represented the

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, before his career was cut short with a back injury at the age of 26.

Watford 1989-1993

Gallen was part of

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-winning squad of 1989, starting in the 2nd leg of the semi final against

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Exeter City (loan)

In December 1993 Gallen joined Alan Ball's

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on loan from

Shrewsbury Town 1993-1995

Gallen signed a 2 year contract with

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

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side

in 1995. In both seasons Gallen was the clubs top scorer.

Stevenage Borough 1997

Gallen signed a short term contract with

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making a number of substitute appearances.

Drogheda United 1997-1998

In October 1997 Gallen signed for

side

before leaving in the summer of 1998.

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. After working his way upwards through the relevant age groups, he was named U17's coach in 2002. In 2003 he was named as U18s coach and in 2004 named as head of youth development. During this time he recruited, signed and developed an 11 year old

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, signing him on a 5 year contract the only time he gave that length of deal out. In 2007 the club sold Dean Parrett to

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for a fee of over £1 Million after Gallen had re-signed the player to a contract extension the year before. Notable other players that were signed by Gallen include Darnell Furlong,

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and Josh Murphy, Pat Kanyuka and Ray Jones. Ray Jones was signed by Gallen in 2005 and became a 1st team regular during the 2006-07 season. In 2004 Gallen signed

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to the U14 team. In May 2006 Prince was murdered outside his school trying to stop the

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of another pupil. Gallen spoke at Princes' funeral. Gallen acquired his UEFA A Coaching licence by the age of 28, his

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in 2012 and studied at South Bank University in a master's degree course ''The Science of Sports Coaching''.

Exeter City 2007

Gallen worked alongside

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and

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at the start of the 2007 season. That season

were promoted back into the

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. Gallen left

in November 2007.

Millwall 2007-2013

Gallen was appointed assistant manager to

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in November 2007, with the club in the bottom 4 of League 1. In the 2008-09 season Millwall finished in 5th place, beating Leeds Utd over 2 legs in the play offs before reaching the final.

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were denied promotion back to the Championship after losing to

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Utd 3-2 at

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. The following season 2009-10

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. Millwall finished 9th in their first season back in the Championship during the 2010-11 season. In 2013

reached the

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Semi Finals losing 2-0 to eventual winners

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. Gallen worked on the training ground with a 19 year old

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after Kane had signed on loan from

in the second half of the 2012-13 season. Other notable players that were developed by Gallen include Chris Wood,

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and

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Woverhampton Wanderers 2013-2016

Gallen joined

again as assistant head coach at the start of the 2013-14 season.

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achieved promotion at the first time of asking, winning the league with a record points total of 103. The following season back in the Championship the club achieved 7th position missing out on the play offs by goal difference. In Summer 2016 Gallen was relieved of his duties alongside Jackett after new owners Fosun had acquired the club.

Rotherham United 2016

Gallen joined

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in October 2016, resigning in November 2016.

Portsmouth 2017-2021

Gallen again joined manager Jackett at

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in June 2017. 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. 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. 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.

Crystal Palace 2023

Gallen joined Premier League side Crystal Palace as 1st team scout in July 2023.

References

Sources * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gallen, Joe 1972 births Living people Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers English men's footballers English people of Irish descent Men's association football midfielders League of Ireland players English Football League players Watford F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Shamrock Rovers F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Dundalk F.C. players Drogheda United F.C. players Exeter City F.C. non-playing staff Queens Park Rangers F.C. non-playing staff Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. non-playing staff Republic of Ireland expatriate men's association footballers Expatriate men's footballers in England