Charlie Wright
Scottish footballer (1938–2024)
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Charles George Wright (11 December 1938 – 27 December 2024) was a Scottish professional football player and manager.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles George Wright[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1938[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland[1] | ||
| Date of death | 27 December 2024 (aged 86) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| East Kilbride YMCA | |||
| Glentyne Thistle | |||
| 1957–1958 | Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 1958–1963 | Workington | 123 | (0) |
| 1963–1966 | Grimsby Town | 129 | (0) |
| 1966–1971 | Charlton Athletic | 195 | (0) |
| 1971–1973 | Bolton Wanderers | 88 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1977–1980 | York City | ||
| 1985 | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Wright signed for junior team Glencairn Thistle to serve an apprenticeship before moving to Rangers.[2]
He was selected by the Hong Kong national team to face against Peru during his service where he saved a penalty in which his performance earned him an accolade for "Player of the Year" by fans.[3]
Wright was caretaker manager and then manager of Bolton Wanderers in the 1984–85 season. His first game as full-time manager was a 2–0 win against Plymouth Argyle. However, he was quickly replaced by ex-Liverpool and England defender Phil Neal.[citation needed]
Death
Wright's death was announced by Bolton Wanderers on 28 December 2024. He was 86.[4]
