William Charnley (born 1895) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]

Bill Charnley
Personal information
Full name William Charnley[1]
Date of birth 1895[1]
Place of birth Kirkham, England[1]
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919 Aberdeen
1919–1920 Stoke 2 (0)
1920 Musselburgh
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Charnley was born in Kirkham, Lancashire but began his football career with Scottish side Aberdeen. His only appearance for the Dons came in a 2–1 friendly win against Albion Rovers.[2] He joined Stoke in 1919 and played twice in the Football League.[1] He failed to break into the first team and was released, he returned north of the border to Musselburgh.[1]

Career statistics edit

Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke 1919–20[1] Second Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career Total 2 0 0 0 2 0

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Matthews, Tony (1994). Matthews. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ "William Charnley". backoffice.afc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2021.