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Charles Nicholas (born 30 December 1961) is a Scottish former professional footballer. A striker , Nicholas is best known for his spells at Celtic and Arsenal . He won 20 international caps for Scotland , including playing at the 1986 FIFA World Cup .
Apr 8, 2017 · But for those of us who remember him in his pomp he remains Champagne Charlie, the boy who scored nearly 50 goals for Celtic in a single season, the Scot who chose Arsenal over Liverpool and...
- The Herald Staff
Charlie was a Celtic-daft youngster who had been at the club since a youth and finally fulfilled a dream by signing professional terms in June 1979. His talent in front of goal was obvious and it wasn’t long before he was knocking on the door of the first team.
Jun 15, 2023 · Charlie Nicholas is the first of six great Scottish figures to be featured in Icons of Football, a new BBC Scotland documentary.
Nicholas had hit 50 goals for Celtic the previous season, scooping the Footballer and Young Footballer of the Year awards north of the border. Now the 21-year-old was expected to lift the gloom which was starting to descend on Arsenal after four seasons without silverware.
Charlie Nicholas. 1961 —. Football Player; Hailed as a teenage wonder, Charlie Nicholas made his debut for Celtic in a Glasgow Cup tie against Queens Park in August 1979. In his first spell at Celtic Nicholas won two League championships and the Scottish League Cup.
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Jun 16, 2023 · Growing up in Glasgow, Charlie Nicholas dreamed of playing for Celtic, the team he loved.
