First team

Gallacher to depart

27 May 2026

Heart of Midlothian can confirm that goalkeeping coach Paul Gallacher will depart the club at the end of his contract this summer.

 

‘Gal’ initially joined the club in 2016, in a player-coach capacity, under the stewardship of Robbie Neilson, as he began to wind down his near 20-year professional playing career.

 

During his time between the sticks, Gallacher featured for the likes of Dundee United, St Mirren, Dunfermline, Norwich City, Sheffield Wednesday and Partick Thistle, his final club before joining the Jambos, he also received eight caps for Scotland between 2002-04.

 

Despite the managerial changes at the club over the years, Paul has remained a source of stability, coaching a number of Hearts' stoppers including Craig Gordon, Zander Clark, Jon McLaughlin and Alexander Schwolow.

 

Gal has also been instrumental in improving the next generation of Hearts goalkeepers, which include Jack Lyon, Harry Stone and Liam McFarlane.

 

Everyone at the club wishes Gal all the best for the future and thanks him for his ten-years as a dedicated member of staff.