Paul James Gallacher (born 16 August 1979) is a Scottish former professional footballer who currently is the goalkeeping coach for Heart of Midlothian.

[2] He started his career at Dundee United and made 127 appearances for them over a seven-year period, and has also played for Airdrieonians, Norwich City, Gillingham, Sheffield Wednesday, Dunfermline Athletic, St Mirren, Ross County and Partick Thistle.

[2] Gallacher left Dundee United to join Norwich City in July 2004 on a free transfer.

In March 2005 he joined Paul Sturrock's Sheffield Wednesday on loan and performed well but was sent off against Bristol City in his eighth game and soon thereafter lost his place.

There was speculation concerning Gallacher's future as his contract was due to expire in the summer of 2006, however his impressive performances at the end of that season led to him being offered a new two-year deal, which he subsequently signed.

When Green then signed for Premiership team West Ham, his position as first-choice keeper seemed assumed.

Following an excellent start to the 2009–10 season, Gallacher was called up to the Scotland squad for the friendly match against Wales.

[12] He continued to play regularly for Dunfermline until a shoulder injury suffered in December, which has ruled him out for the rest of the season.

[15] He would make his debut on the final day of the season, keeping a clean sheet in the highland derby against Inverness CT. Paul Gallacher signed for Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle in May 2013, on a one-year deal with the offer of a further extension.

[17] He saved a penalty kick from Barry Robson whilst playing against Aberdeen, which was crucial for Thistle's first home win of the campaign.

[18] He made his first appearance of the 2014–15 Scottish Premiership season on 16 August, coming on as a replacement for the sent-off goalkeeper Scott Fox against Dundee.

[19] Gallacher also made a first team appearance against Aberdeen at Firhill, due to Fox suffering from food poisoning.