Fred Charles (footballer)

Frederick 'Fred' Charles was an English footballer who played as an inside forward for Sheffield United in the Football League along with spells at Doncaster Rovers and Castleford Town.

Fred Charles
Personal information
Full name Frederick Charles
Position(s) Inside Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1907–1909 Doncaster Rovers
1909–1910 Mexborough
1910–1912 Sheffield United 7 (0)
1912–1915 Castleford Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:41, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

During World War I he returned to Sheffield and guested for his old club on a number of occasions, ironically featuring more than he ever had in peace time games.[1] He also made a number of guest appearances for a number of clubs playing against United who had found themselves a player short, including Grimsby Town, Notts County, Birmingham and Hull City.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.