Hughie Gallacher was one of the most prolific and charismatic centre-forwards of the interwar years, a small, brilliant Scottish striker who scored at an extraordinary rate. He captained Newcastle United to the league title in the 1920s and was adored on Tyneside for his finishing and swagger.
One of Scotland’s famed Wembley Wizards, his goalscoring record was exceptional, though his life away from football was marked by hardship and eventual tragedy.