About Charlie Spencer
Charles William Spencer (4 December 1899 – 9 February 1953) was an English football player and manager. == Club career == After service with the Royal Engineers during the First World War, Spencer joined Newcastle United from non-league football in October 1921. He played for the club until 1928, making a total of 175 appearances and scored one goal. In January 1928, Spencer signed for Manchester United, and was given the captaincy upon his arrival. However, he was only there for 18 months, leaving the club for Tunbridge Wells Rangers in 1929, to become a player-coach at the Kent-based side. He then moved to Wigan Athletic, where he became the club's first ever manager. == International career == Spencer played twice for England. His first game was against Scotland on 12 April 1924 and his second, and last, cap came against Wales on 28 February 1925. == Managerial career == Spencer became Wigan Athletic's first ever manager in August 1932. During his first four seasons at the club, he won the Cheshire County League Championship three times.
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