Marcel Gaillard (Belgian footballer)

Marcel Elie Jean Gaillard (15 January 1927 – 1976) was a Belgian professional footballer who played in England for Tonbridge, Crystal Palace, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Yeovil Town and Dorchester Town, making a total of 80 appearances in the Football League. Gaillard was the first non-British footballer to play for Crystal Palace; he was also the first non-British player to score for them. He also played in Belgium for Olympic Charleroi. In 1960 he went to Dorchester Town as player-manager but had to retire from playing soon after due to injury, continuing to manage the side until 1964.