Charlie Tully

Charlie Tully ( born July 11, 1924 in Belfast, † July 27, 1971 ) was a Northern Irish footballer.

He became famous in the serial champions Glasgow Celtic FC from Scotland.

Tully changed on 28 June 1948 the Scots, when he left Belfast Celtic, the Northern Ireland branch of the Glasgow after they were forced by the League Association for resolution. His debut for the Bhoys '' '' he celebrated a 0-0 on August 14, 1948 against Morton. He played in 11 seasons for Celtic a total of 319 games with 47 hits.

In a 3-1 home win against local rivals Rangers eternal was a cult figure among supporters what a " Tully Mania " caused by great performance. Cocktails, ties and ice creams were named after him at this time.

Tully was loaned short time at Stirling Albion before he finally left Celtic in September 1959. After that, he was player-manager of the Cork Hibernians and then coached Bangor City and Portadown.

On the international stage he played for Northern Ireland. His most famous game for the Green & White Army, he denied as 1952 both goals in the 2-2 goal against England, is one of the corner flag. This feat Tully 1953 again, but this time twice in a cup match against Falkirk. Tully took a corner kick and steered the ball directly into the net. The referee was assumed that the ball could not be obtained regularly and pointed at Tully, to repeat the corner with the result that he coolly put the ball right back.

Tully died at his home in Belfast on 27 July 1971. The streets of his native district Falls Road were filled with mourners.

• National football team (Northern Ireland)
• Northern Irishman
• Person (Belfast )
• Born in 1924
• Died in 1971
• Man