Charlie Petrie
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Charles "Charlie" Petrie (born 1895) was an English professional footballer who played at inside-left for various clubs in the 1920s.
, Manchester
and played as a youth for the nearby Openshaw F.C. At the end of the First World War he joined Manchester City
as an apprentice, before moving in the summer of 1919 to Stalybridge Celtic
, then playing in the Central League. In 1921, Celtic became one of the founder members of the Football League's Third Division (North)
. In February 1922, Petrie left Celtic and moved to Sheffield Wednesday
of the Second Division
.
At Wednesday, he made his debut in a 2–0 defeat at Nottingham Forest
on 11 February 1922, replacing Johnny McIntyre
who had left for Blackburn Rovers
. Petrie retained his place for the remainder of the season, but in October 1922 was in turn replaced by the newly-signed Andy Smailes. After Smailes moved on to Bristol City
early in the 1923–24 season, Petrie was recalled to the first team. Petrie linked up well with Sid Binks
at centre-forward and Sammy Taylor at inside-right, scoring 44 goals between them, of which Petrie contributed 16. Although Petrie started the next season, he soon lost out to Arthur Prince
, making only three appearances.
In the summer of 1925, Petrie dropped down to the Third Division South with Swindon Town
where he was used as cover for the well-established Jack Johnson. After two seasons at the County Ground
in which he made 32 appearances, scoring 11 goals, Petrie was placed on the transfer list in the summer of 1927.
Although now 32 and past his prime, he was signed by Southampton
of the Second Division for a fee of £150. At The Dell, Petrie provided extra competition for first team places and made his debut, replacing his former Sheffield Wednesday colleague Sammy Taylor, away to Leeds United
on 3 September 1927. For the duration of his time with the Saints, Petrie was in and out of the side, with his longest run of games being eight matches in September/October 1928, before Herbert Coates
was signed in October. In two seasons, Petrie made 24 appearances, scoring some vital goals, before being released on a free transfer.
In July 1929, Petrie joined York City
but failed to make any appearances for the first team before retiring the following summer.
Football career
Petrie was born in Chorlton-on-MedlockChorlton-on-Medlock
Chorlton-on-Medlock is an inner city area of Manchester, England.Historically a part of Lancashire, the northern border of Chorlton-on-Medlock is the River Medlock which runs immediately south of Manchester city centre. Its other borders roughly correspond to Stockport Road, Hathersage Road, Moss...
, Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
and played as a youth for the nearby Openshaw F.C. At the end of the First World War he joined Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
as an apprentice, before moving in the summer of 1919 to Stalybridge Celtic
Stalybridge Celtic F.C.
Stalybridge Celtic are an English full time professional football club from Stalybridge, Greater Manchester in North West England. The club, which plays its home matches at Bower Fold, is currently in the Conference North in the sixth tier of the English football league system...
, then playing in the Central League. In 1921, Celtic became one of the founder members of the Football League's Third Division (North)
Football League Third Division North
The Third Division North of The Football League was a tier in the English association football league system from 1921 to 1958. It ran parallel to Third Division South with clubs elected to the League or relegated from a higher division allocated to one or the other according to geographical position...
. In February 1922, Petrie left Celtic and moved to Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
of the Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
.
At Wednesday, he made his debut in a 2–0 defeat at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
on 11 February 1922, replacing Johnny McIntyre
Johnny McIntyre (footballer born 1895)
John McGregor "Johnny" McIntyre was a Scottish professional footballer born in Glasgow who played in the Football League in England for Fulham, Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool.-References:...
who had left for Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
. Petrie retained his place for the remainder of the season, but in October 1922 was in turn replaced by the newly-signed Andy Smailes. After Smailes moved on to Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
early in the 1923–24 season, Petrie was recalled to the first team. Petrie linked up well with Sid Binks
Sid Binks
Sidney "Sid" Binks was a professional footballer who played for Bishop Auckland F.C., Spennymoor United, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town, Blackpool, Portsmouth, Southend United, Fulham, Chesterfield before returning to Sheffield Wednesday.-External links:*...
at centre-forward and Sammy Taylor at inside-right, scoring 44 goals between them, of which Petrie contributed 16. Although Petrie started the next season, he soon lost out to Arthur Prince
Arthur Prince
Arthur Prince was an English footballer.-Playing career:Prince played for Bucknell before joining Port Vale as an amateur in October 1922 and signing as a professional player in January 1923. Upon turning pro, he was a regular first team feature until he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for a £750...
, making only three appearances.
In the summer of 1925, Petrie dropped down to the Third Division South with Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
where he was used as cover for the well-established Jack Johnson. After two seasons at the County Ground
County Ground, Swindon
The County Ground is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, England. It is home to Swindon Town Football Club and has been for over a century.The current capacity is 15,728, all-seated...
in which he made 32 appearances, scoring 11 goals, Petrie was placed on the transfer list in the summer of 1927.
Although now 32 and past his prime, he was signed by Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
of the Second Division for a fee of £150. At The Dell, Petrie provided extra competition for first team places and made his debut, replacing his former Sheffield Wednesday colleague Sammy Taylor, away to Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on 3 September 1927. For the duration of his time with the Saints, Petrie was in and out of the side, with his longest run of games being eight matches in September/October 1928, before Herbert Coates
Herbert Coates
Herbert James Leopold "Rigger" Coates was an English amateur footballer who played as an inside forward for Southampton in the 1920s and 1930s.-Royal Navy:...
was signed in October. In two seasons, Petrie made 24 appearances, scoring some vital goals, before being released on a free transfer.
In July 1929, Petrie joined York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
but failed to make any appearances for the first team before retiring the following summer.