Christopher Joseph Giles (17 July 1928 – 27 November 2006) was an Irish soccer international player, who was capped once for the Republic of Ireland at senior level, at home to Norway in November 1950.
Career In 1947–48, in his first season with Drumcondra, he narrowly missed out on a League and Cup double. The Drums won the Championship only to lose in the FAI Cup final 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers. Giles won a second league medal with Drumcondra in 1948–49."Ireland's Greatest", Dean Hayes, Appletree Press, 2006,
International Giles made his only appearance for Ireland on 26 November 1950 against Norway national football team.National football team PLAYER: Christy Giles
Personal life He was son of John GilesJohn Giles: A Football Man - My Autobiography: The heart of the game and Cousin of Matt Giles & Dickie Giles.'Football was my living, not my sport' His nephew Johnny would go on to win numerous medals with Leeds United and captain and manage the Irish national team. A Bohemian life – through the eyes of Mick Morgan His grand nephew Chris and Michael would both play in the League of Ireland as well.Untitled - Historical Lineups
External links Profile from soccerscene.ie
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