Premier League career, Gallagher hung up his whistle in 2007 after taking charge of almost 400 games.Following his retirement, the 63-year-old has maintained a regular fixture within English football, regularly appearing on TV to discuss the week's controversial decisions.
But in those media appearances, Gallagher has confirmed he has been toning down his Irish accent for fear that he wouldn't be understood by viewers.Dublin-born Gallagher, speaking to Irish podcast Off the Ball, revealed that he has Anglicised his accent since childhood.
Questioned about his accent, he explained: “It’s because I’m talking to Irish people. "My best mate gives me no end of stick.
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