The Football Federation Australia chief executive said a rise in participation numbers had bolstered the sport's profile in Australia.
"If you look at our growth in participation, the new strength of the A-League, a new regime with the Socceroos, people are genuinely excited and I've had a great time telling the story of Australian football," he said.
Gallop knew when he took over the role that a $160 million four-year TV deal, including a free-to-air component, was in place.
Since the deal, record A-League crowds have flocked to games boosted by the Western Sydney Wanderers remarkable debut.
The Socceroos have qualified for the Brazil World Cup, and Manchester United and Liverpool have played to sell-out crowds.
A study released today points to a 13 per cent rise in participation numbers to 1.96 million Australians either playing, coaching or officiating in football.
And that adds stregth to his assertion that Football will one day be the biggest code in Australia.
"I told you we were coming and now we're coming well and truly over the hills."
Add into the mix of Marquee A-League players, there's also been the launch of the new National Premier Leagues, and an FFA Cup confirmed for next year.
And before the Socceroos try to win the Asian Cup on home soil in 2015, the Matildas will look to defend thier Asian Cup title next year.
Unsuprisingly, Gallop said he will consider staying in charge until the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
"Yeah I'm certainly hoping to be here for a while," he said.
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