Charlie Roberts (born April 6, 1883 in Darlington, died August 7, 1939 in
Manchester) was an English football player.
Charlie started his career with
Bishop Auckland, but soon moved to Grimsby Town. In 1904, he was transferred to
Manchester United for £750. Playing as half-back or centre-half he helped the
club win the 1908 and 1911 league titles as well as the 1909 FA Cup. He left the
club in August 1913 for a then record fee of £1,500 to Oldham Athletic, who he
also went on to manage, after appearing in 299 matches and scoring 23 goals for
United.
Charlie was capped three times for England.
He died at Manchester Royal Infirmary following a cranial operation after
suffering extended 'dizzy spells'.
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