Daniel Charge
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Daniel Martin Charge is an English football striker, who plays for Isthmian League Division One North club Grays Athletic
.
, and was a product of the club's youth system. He made his debut for the club against Boreham Wood
in their 6–1 defeat in January 2006, his only appearance for the club. He progressed through the Dagenham & Redbridge
reserve team
and earned a two-year contract with the club. In November 2008, Charge joined Hitchin Town
on loan. He made his debut for Hitchin Town in the club's 1–0 home loss to Halesowen Town
. Three days later, Charge scored twice in Hitchin's 4–0 victory against Arlesey Town
. He played a total of four league games for Hitchin, before returning to his parent club after Hitchin's 3–2 loss to Cheshunt
in the Herts Senior Cup
in December 2008. Charge returned to Dagenham, and made his first-team debut after coming on as an 84th minute substitute in a 3–0 victory over Notts County
in April 2009. He had his contract cancelled by mutual consent in August, as he "decided the time is right to seek a new Club". Shortly after his release from Dagenham, Charge signed for Conference National
club Grays Athletic
. He scored his first professional goal for Grays Athletic in the club's 3–1 home defeat to Kidderminster Harriers
a week after signing for the club. A week later, Charge scored his second goal for Grays in a 4–2 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon
, converting Glenn Poole
's cross to temporarily restore parity just after half-time. In September 2009, he scored once again, this time scoring from close range in Grays' 2–0 victory against Cambridge United
. Charge left the club in December 2009, having scored three times in thirteen appearances.
Following his release from Grays, Charge joined Hemel Hempstead Town
until the end of the 2009–10 season. He made his debut for Hemel Hempstead in the club's 3–0 defeat to Farnborough, and scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw against Rugby Town
in February 2010. Charge scored his second goal for Hemel Hempstead just four days later, scoring the first goal of the game in Hemel's 5–3 defeat to Halesowen Town. He played a total of 14 times for the club, scoring twice, before leaving the club when his contract expired in May 2010. In July 2010, Charge went on trial with League One
side Leyton Orient
, but was unsuccessful in his attempt to earn a contract at the club. Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Charge signed for Billericay Town
. He scored on his debut in Billericay's 3–0 win against Tonbridge Angels
, as well as scoring the only goal of the game in a 1–0 victory over Canvey Island
. In September 2010, Charge was invited for a two week trial with Stevenage, and accepted the offer. During his two week trial at Stevenage, Charge would not feature for Billericay. His trial was unsuccessful, and he returned to Billericay in October 2010, scoring the winner on his return in a 2–1 win against Horsham
. Charge went on to have a spell at Boreham Wood
before returning to Isthmian League Division One North club Grays Athletic in January 2011.
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
.
Career
Charge began his career at Waltham ForestWaltham Forest F.C.
Waltham Forest F.C. are a football club from Walthamstow, who play in the Isthmian League First Division North. They have played under a number of names and were known as Leyton Pennant up until the end of the 2002–03 season.-History:...
, and was a product of the club's youth system. He made his debut for the club against Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
in their 6–1 defeat in January 2006, his only appearance for the club. He progressed through the Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
and earned a two-year contract with the club. In November 2008, Charge joined Hitchin Town
Hitchin Town F.C.
Hitchin Town Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They will compete in the Southern Football League's Premier Division for the 2011–12 season...
on loan. He made his debut for Hitchin Town in the club's 1–0 home loss to Halesowen Town
Halesowen Town F.C.
Halesowen Town is an English association football club formed in 1873, since 2011 playing in the Southern League Division One South & West]]. The team is nicknamed "The Yeltz".-History:...
. Three days later, Charge scored twice in Hitchin's 4–0 victory against Arlesey Town
Arlesey Town F.C.
Arlesey Town Football Club is an English association football club from Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England. They currently play in the Southern Football League Premier Division.The club is affiliated to the Bedfordshire County Football Association.-History:...
. He played a total of four league games for Hitchin, before returning to his parent club after Hitchin's 3–2 loss to Cheshunt
Cheshunt F.C.
Cheshunt Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire and currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One North.-Original club:...
in the Herts Senior Cup
Herts Senior Cup
The Herts Senior Cup, officially titled the Hertfordshire County Football Association Senior Challenge Cup, is the oldest County-based football Cup competition based exclusively in Hertfordshire, UK. It was first contested in the 1886-87 season and won by Hoddesdon Town. It has been contested every...
in December 2008. Charge returned to Dagenham, and made his first-team debut after coming on as an 84th minute substitute in a 3–0 victory over Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
in April 2009. He had his contract cancelled by mutual consent in August, as he "decided the time is right to seek a new Club". Shortly after his release from Dagenham, Charge signed for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
. He scored his first professional goal for Grays Athletic in the club's 3–1 home defeat to Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
a week after signing for the club. A week later, Charge scored his second goal for Grays in a 4–2 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football....
, converting Glenn Poole
Glenn Poole
Glenn Stephen Poole is an English footballer who plays for Conference South club Thurrock.-Career:Poole, a left winger who can also play in central midfield, started his career as a junior at Tottenham Hotspur. He was not offered a professional deal at White Hart Lane and after being released he...
's cross to temporarily restore parity just after half-time. In September 2009, he scored once again, this time scoring from close range in Grays' 2–0 victory against Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
. Charge left the club in December 2009, having scored three times in thirteen appearances.
Following his release from Grays, Charge joined Hemel Hempstead Town
Hemel Hempstead Town F.C.
Hemel Hempstead Town are a football club based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division. They are known as the Tudors and play their games at Vauxhall Road...
until the end of the 2009–10 season. He made his debut for Hemel Hempstead in the club's 3–0 defeat to Farnborough, and scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw against Rugby Town
Rugby Town F.C.
Rugby Town F.C. is a football club based in Rugby, Warwickshire, which plays in the Southern Football League Division One Central. It is nicknamed The Valley, and plays its home matches at Butlin Road...
in February 2010. Charge scored his second goal for Hemel Hempstead just four days later, scoring the first goal of the game in Hemel's 5–3 defeat to Halesowen Town. He played a total of 14 times for the club, scoring twice, before leaving the club when his contract expired in May 2010. In July 2010, Charge went on trial with League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
, but was unsuccessful in his attempt to earn a contract at the club. Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Charge signed for Billericay Town
Billericay Town F.C.
Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
. He scored on his debut in Billericay's 3–0 win against Tonbridge Angels
Tonbridge Angels F.C.
Tonbridge Angels Football Club is an English football club who play at Longmead Stadium in Tonbridge, Kent, since moving from the Angel Ground in 1980....
, as well as scoring the only goal of the game in a 1–0 victory over Canvey Island
Canvey Island F.C.
Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
. In September 2010, Charge was invited for a two week trial with Stevenage, and accepted the offer. During his two week trial at Stevenage, Charge would not feature for Billericay. His trial was unsuccessful, and he returned to Billericay in October 2010, scoring the winner on his return in a 2–1 win against Horsham
Horsham F.C.
Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:...
. Charge went on to have a spell at Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
before returning to Isthmian League Division One North club Grays Athletic in January 2011.