The Big Leicester till I Die Interview - Hayley Gallagher

Current Leicester City Player Paul Gallagher's Wife -
Hayley gives her views on being a WAG, why she's not like a loose woman & what Paul is like if Leicester lose a game.

She also explains why she's pledged to do what she can for the Meningitis Trust by trekking across the great wall of China with other footballers wives.

LTID: You married Paul in 2009 and are quoted as saying he was your childhood sweetheart.
How & when did you first meet Paul?
HG: We went to the same school in Blackburn

Do you follow football yourself?
Yes I suppose so, it’s pretty hard not too with a husband that plays and constantly watches every possible game on tv.
Plus my dad and brother have always loved football so I've been brought up with it.

LTID: You are of course a WAG. Do you consider yourself to be like Victoria Beckham & Coleen Nolan or do you prefer to shun the limelight?
HG: Coleen Nolan??? Think you’ve been watching too much loose women !!
(Thanks for that Hayley lol, so you think of yourself as a member of a all Irish family singing group then? - LTID)

LTID: During his time at Blackburn Paul moved to quite a few clubs before signing full time for Leicester. Did you find this a difficult time?
HG: He went on loan to a few clubs Stoke twice and Preston, he just travelled daily so this wasn’t a problem. Then he signed a season long loan at Plymouth we obviously had to move- This wasn’t a problem in fact it was fantastic- we had the best time there- we both loved it – it’s a gorgeous place and it was a lovely family club.

LTID: If Leicester lose do you have to hide on Saturday night or can Paul turn off when he gets home?
HG: Paul wears his heart on his sleeve and if they lose you can guarantee hes the last out of the changing room- he just sits there thinking.
He never really gets in bad moods but at the same time he won’t go out on a night out if they have lost.

LTID: Paul is well known for the way he takes his penalties, can you watch when he takes one?
HG: In 10 years i’ve watched him take one for stoke and he missed

LTID: Paul has just signed a new contract, is a fans favourite & was recently called Leicester’s David Beckham by Sven, does praise go to his head
or is he pretty level headed about it all?
HG: Paul was very flattered to be compared to David Beckham but he is very level headed and wouldn’t let it go to his head

LTID: Do all the City players partners & wives get on and do you mix socially & if so who do you go out most with ?
HG: Everyone wife that I have met at games has been lovely but as we live in the North West we don’t really go out socially with the others,
We have been out a few times with Richie Wellens and his wife for meals and concerts etc.

LTID: You are walking the Great Wall of China for Charity. Tell us which charity & why you are doing this.
HG: We are raising money for the Meningitis Trust. This charity was chosen as it has a significant meaning to some of the families taking part.
Paul’s younger brother Daniel contracted Meningitis 19 yrs ago when he was just 9 months old and unfortunately lost his life.
Also Becky Doyle’s son is facing long term health implications from contracting the disease last year.

LTID: You could be walking for up to 8 hours a day how are you training for this?
HG: I have been walking and training in the gym with a PT

LTID: How is the training coming along?
HG: Very good

LTID: Is Paul helping you with the training?
HG: Not physically but he has been giving me some advice

LTID: Who is doing the walk with you?
HG: Becky Doyle, Melissa Derbyshire, Paula Parnaby all wifes of BCFC players and a couple of journalists.

LTID: How much do you hope to raise?
HG: £100k through various events throughout the year.

LTID: How can people donate & support you?
HG: They can donate at: www.virginmoneygiving.com/hayleygallagher