Date of birth | 06 April 1883 |
Place of birth | Darlington |
Nationality | English |
Position | Centre half |
United's first great side was the one which won promotion (1906), the club's first league title (1908), their first FA Cup (1909) and the league title again (1911). Throughout this period Charlie Roberts was captain and centre half, a key position, when 2-3-5 was the system. Roberts was exceptionally strong, quick in thought and movement, a lethal tackler and a good passer. The half-back line of Duckworth, Roberts and Bell was the best in the league, the key to their success. Roberts' influence then can be compared with Keane's in more recent times. Charlie was one of the leading lights in the formation of the Players' Union, its chairman until 1921.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1903-04 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 2 | ||||
1904-05 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | 1 |
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1904-05 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 28 | 5 |
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1905-06 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
1905-06 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 34 | 4 |
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1906-07 | Football League | Inter League | 2 | ||||
1906-07 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1906-07 | Manchester United | League Division One | 31 | 2 |
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1907-08 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
1907-08 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
1907-08 | Manchester United | League Division One | 32 | 2 |
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1908-09 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | ||||
1908-09 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
1908-09 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 6 | ||||
1908-09 | Manchester United | League Division One | 27 | 1 |
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1909-10 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1909-10 | Manchester United | League Division One | 28 | 4 |
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1910-11 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | ||||
1910-11 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
1910-11 | Manchester United | League Division One | 33 | 1 |
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1911-12 | Football League | Inter League | 2 | 1 |
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1911-12 | Manchester United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
1911-12 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
1911-12 | Manchester United | League Division One | 32 | 2 |
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1912-13 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | ||||
1912-13 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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1912-13 | Manchester United | League Division One | 24 | 1 |
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1914-15 | Football League | Inter League | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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11 Mar 1905 | SCOTTISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE | W | 2-3 | INTER LEAGUE | |
13 Oct 1906 | IRISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE | W | 0-6 | INTER LEAGUE | |
02 Mar 1907 | SCOTTISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE | D | 0-0 | INTER LEAGUE | |
27 Feb 1909 | SCOTTISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE | L | 3-1 | INTER LEAGUE | |
04 Mar 1911 | Scottish League v Football League | D | 1-1 | Inter League | |
09 Oct 1911 | FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SOUTHERN LEAGUE | W | 2-1 | INTER LEAGUE | |
16 Oct 1911 | FOOTBALL LEAGUE v IRISH LEAGUE | W | 4-0 | INTER LEAGUE | |
23 Oct 1912 | IRISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE | D | 0-0 | INTER LEAGUE | |
20 Mar 1915 | SCOTTISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE | W | 1-4 | INTER LEAGUE |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1904-05 | England | British Home Championship | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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25 Feb 1905 | England v Ireland | D | 1-1 | British Home Championship | |
27 Mar 1905 | England v Wales | W | 3-1 | British Home Championship | |
01 Apr 1905 | England v Scotland | W | 1-0 | British Home Championship |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.