Charlie Wallace
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Charlie Wallace is a former English footballer who played for Aston Villa
, Crystal Palace F.C.
and Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
.
Wallace was in fact the first ever player to miss a penalty in an FA Cup
Final when he missed the target from the spot in 1913 against Sunderland
at London's Crystal Palace. A penalty miss would not occur again in FA Cup Final until the 1988 final between Wimbledon and Liverpool when John Aldridge
of Liverpool had his penalty saved by Dave Beasant
. The only other player to ever miss the target from the spot in an FA Cup Final is that of Frank Lampard
of Chelsea F.C.
when he missed with his penalty in the 2010 final against Portsmouth F.C.
Villa still went on to win the 1913 FA Cup Final 1-0 against Sunderland
despite Wallace's penalty miss. Villa's goal that day came from Tommy Barber courtesy of a Wallace assist from a corner kick.
Wallace was also capped 3 times for England, making his debut on 17th March 1913 in a 4-3 victory against Wales at Ashton Gate watched by 8000 people. He went on to gain his second cap in a 3-0 defeat to Ireland at Ayrsome Park on 14th February 1914 in front of 25,000 spectators. His final cap for England came in a famous 5-4 victory against Scotland in front of 40,000 at Hillsborough on 10th April 1920.
Wallace retired from playing in 1923 before going on to manage Aston Villa's junior team and also spend time as a dressing room attendant and steward at Villa Park. Wallace's honours included a League Title in 1910 and two FA Cup Winner's medals in 1913 and 1920.
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
, Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
and Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
.
Wallace was in fact the first ever player to miss a penalty in an FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
Final when he missed the target from the spot in 1913 against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
at London's Crystal Palace. A penalty miss would not occur again in FA Cup Final until the 1988 final between Wimbledon and Liverpool when John Aldridge
John Aldridge
John William Aldridge is a former Republic of Ireland international footballer and football manager...
of Liverpool had his penalty saved by Dave Beasant
Dave Beasant
David John "Dave" Beasant, is a retired English football goalkeeper who began his career in the late 1970s. A well-travelled player, Beasant's former clubs include Wimbledon, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Albion and Wigan...
. The only other player to ever miss the target from the spot in an FA Cup Final is that of Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard
Frank James Lampard is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. He also holds the position of vice-captain for his club side...
of Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
when he missed with his penalty in the 2010 final against Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
Villa still went on to win the 1913 FA Cup Final 1-0 against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
despite Wallace's penalty miss. Villa's goal that day came from Tommy Barber courtesy of a Wallace assist from a corner kick.
Wallace was also capped 3 times for England, making his debut on 17th March 1913 in a 4-3 victory against Wales at Ashton Gate watched by 8000 people. He went on to gain his second cap in a 3-0 defeat to Ireland at Ayrsome Park on 14th February 1914 in front of 25,000 spectators. His final cap for England came in a famous 5-4 victory against Scotland in front of 40,000 at Hillsborough on 10th April 1920.
Wallace retired from playing in 1923 before going on to manage Aston Villa's junior team and also spend time as a dressing room attendant and steward at Villa Park. Wallace's honours included a League Title in 1910 and two FA Cup Winner's medals in 1913 and 1920.