Danny Galbraith

This article is about the Scottish footballer. For the Canadian politician, see Daniel Galbraith.

Danny Galbraith

Personal information
Full name	Daniel James Galbraith
Date of birth	19 August 1990 (1990-08-19) (age 21)[1]
Place of birth	Galashiels, Scotland[2]
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position	Winger
Club information
Current club	Hibernian
Number	11
Youth career
2003–2006	Heart of Midlothian
2006–2009	Manchester United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2009–	Hibernian	40	(1)
National team
	Scotland U16
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 October 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

Daniel James "Danny" Galbraith (born 19 August 1990 in Galashiels) is a Scottish professional football player who is currently playing for Scottish Premier League side Hibernian.

Club career

Manchester United

Galbraith started his career at Hearts, before signing for Manchester United on his 16th birthday,^[2] when he was old enough to be permitted to sign for the club.^[1] In his first season at the club, Galbraith was part of the side that reached the FA Youth Cup final.^[3] His progress was stalled by a series of injuries, however, and he never made an appearance for the Manchester United first team.^[2] He had suffered ankle, knee and groin problems, the last of which prevented him from playing for ten months.^[4]

Hibernian

After being given a free transfer by United in 2009, Galbraith signed for Hibernian on a two-year contract.^[3] He made his senior debut in a 2–1 win against St. Mirren at the start of the 2009–10 season, coming on as a substitute for Paul Hanlon.^[2] Galbraith set up the winning goal in that match by sending in a cross that Abdessalam Benjelloun headed into the net.^[2]

Galbraith scored his first goal in senior football on 27 January 2010, firing a low shot past Artur Boruc late on at Celtic Park to give Hibernian a 2–1 league win against Celtic.^[5] Galbraith described the goal as a "moment to remember", and made the recuperation from the injuries he suffered in previous years worthwhile.^[4] Despite this dramatic contribution, Galbraith made only two further appearances that season, both as a substitute.^[6] Manager John Hughes commented that he would not play youngsters until he felt that they were ready.^[6]

Galbraith agreed a new contract with Hibernian, now managed by Colin Calderwood, in February 2011.^[7]

International career

Galbraith represented Scotland at under-17 level, but suffered injuries which severely set back his career.^[8] He was added to the Scotland national under-21 football team in February 2011.^[8]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Introducing: Danny Galbraith, Manchester United F.C. official website, 13 March 2007.^{[dead link]}
2. ^ ^{a b c d e} Hardie, David (18 August 2009). "Young gun Galbraith raring to go after perfect cameo for Hibs". Edinburgh Evening News. http://sport.scotsman.com/football/Young-gun-Galbraith-raring-to.5562798.jp. Retrieved 13 March 2011. 
3. ^ ^{a b} Marshall, Alan (7 July 2009). "Danny Galbraith: I'll put injury hell behind me to become a Hibs star". Daily Record (Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail). http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/hibernian/2009/07/07/danny-galbraith-i-ll-put-injury-hell-behind-me-to-become-a-hibs-star-86908-21500834/. Retrieved 28 January 2010. 
4. ^ ^{a b} Hardie, David (28 January 2010). "Hibs kid's relief at hammering home the winner against Celtic". Edinburgh Evening News (Johnston Press Digital Publishing). http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/-Hibs-kid39s-relief-at.6021934.jp. Retrieved 28 January 2010. 
5. ^ Murray, Keir (27 January 2010). "Celtic 1–2 Hibernian". BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation). http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8480348.stm. Retrieved 27 January 2010. 
6. ^ ^{a b} Hardie, David (29 May 2010). "John Hughes will resist calls to use Hibs kids until they are ready". Edinburgh Evening News. http://sport.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/John-Hughes-will-resist-calls.6328736.jp. Retrieved 31 May 2010. 
7. ^ "Danny Galbraith wins new Hibs contract". BBC Sport. 17 February 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/9400983.stm. Retrieved 17 February 2011. 
8. ^ ^{a b} Strachan, Colleen (8 February 2011). "Galbraith hoping it's third time lucky with Scotland". Edinburgh Evening News. http://sport.scotsman.com/football/Galbraith-hoping-it39s-third-time.6713867.jp. Retrieved 8 February 2011. 

External links

• Danny Galbraith career stats at Soccerbase

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Name	Galbraith, Danny
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Date of birth	19 August 1990
Place of birth	Galashiels, Scotland
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