Charlie Short
Encyclopedia
Charles "Charlie" Short (after 1866 – after 1891) was an English
professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance
for Small Heath
. He played as a forward.
Short played football for Birmingham Excelsior
before he signed for Small Heath
in 1889, and played one game in the Football Alliance
in March 1890. He then played a few games for Unity Gas before returning to Small Heath later the same year. Short, a natural goal-poacher
, played and scored regularly in the 1890–91 Football Alliance season. He also appeared in the 1890–91 FA Cup, taking part in the 8–0 defeat of Hednesford Town
and then scoring the opening goal in a 2–0 victory against Wednesbury old Athletic in the Second Qualifying Round. However, following a complaint, it emerged that his registration, which had lapsed after he left the club, had not been renewed for that season's FA Cup, so Small Heath were disqualified from the competition for fielding an unregistered player.
Short's older brother George
also played professionally for Small Heath.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance
Football Alliance
The Football Alliance was an association football league in England which ran for three seasons, from 1889–90 to 1891–92.It was formed by 12 clubs as a rival to the Football League, which had begun in the 1888–89 season, also with 12 member clubs...
for Small Heath
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
. He played as a forward.
Short played football for Birmingham Excelsior
Birmingham Excelsior F.C.
Birmingham Excelsior Football Club was an English football club founded in 1876.-History:Birmingham Excelsior participated in the FA Cup for five seasons, from 1883–84 to 1887–88.-Famous players:...
before he signed for Small Heath
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
in 1889, and played one game in the Football Alliance
Football Alliance
The Football Alliance was an association football league in England which ran for three seasons, from 1889–90 to 1891–92.It was formed by 12 clubs as a rival to the Football League, which had begun in the 1888–89 season, also with 12 member clubs...
in March 1890. He then played a few games for Unity Gas before returning to Small Heath later the same year. Short, a natural goal-poacher
Goal poacher
In association football, a goal poacher is a type of forward primarily known for scoring ability and movement inside the penalty box.- Details :...
, played and scored regularly in the 1890–91 Football Alliance season. He also appeared in the 1890–91 FA Cup, taking part in the 8–0 defeat of Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town F.C.
Hednesford Town Football Club are an association football team based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England. They play at Keys Park.-History:...
and then scoring the opening goal in a 2–0 victory against Wednesbury old Athletic in the Second Qualifying Round. However, following a complaint, it emerged that his registration, which had lapsed after he left the club, had not been renewed for that season's FA Cup, so Small Heath were disqualified from the competition for fielding an unregistered player.
Short's older brother George
George Short
George Frederick Short was an English professional footballer who made 18 appearances in the Football League playing for Small Heath....
also played professionally for Small Heath.