Charles Bannister (1879 – August 1952) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester City and Lincoln City[2] and in the Southern League for Swindon Town and Reading.[3] A centre half, he was born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire,[2] and emigrated to Australia after his retirement from professional football.[3]

Charlie Bannister
Personal information
Date of birth 1879
Place of birth Burton upon Trent, England
Date of death August 1952 (aged 72–73)[1]
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Newtown
1896–1897 Manchester City 18 (2)
1897 Oldham County
1897–1902 Lincoln City 106 (1)
1902–1904 Swindon Town 60 (5)
1904–1906 Reading
1906–1912 Swindon Town 173 (5)
Perth YMCA (Australia)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ "Charlie Bannister". The Lincoln City FC Archive. Lincoln City F.C. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 16. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ a b "Player profile: Charlie Bannister". Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk. Richard Banyard. Retrieved 31 May 2012.