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Charlie Cooke

b. 1942

Scottish footballer (born 1942)

Association football player Writer Association football coach
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About Charlie Cooke

Born 1942. Charlie Cooke is a British association football player, writer and association football coach.

Post-playing career In 1979, he replaced his old Chelsea teammate, Eddie McCreadie, as the head coach of the Memphis Rogues. After new ownership moved the team to Calgary, Cooke himself moved to the California Surf where he played one last outdoor season. After this however, he continued to play in the indoor leagues, making his last appearance in the 1985–86 season for the Dallas Sidekicks, after which he took charge of the Wichita Wings.

He now runs a soccer school in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2006, his autobiography The Bonnie Prince, written with Martin Knight, was published.

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World XI: 1967 Chelsea Player of the Year: 1968, 1975 1977 Second Team

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Important facts

Born
14 October 1942, St Monans
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, writer, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Charles Cooke

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charlie Cooke?

Scottish footballer (born 1942)

When was Charlie Cooke born?

Charlie Cooke was born on 14 October 1942 in St Monans.

What is Charlie Cooke's occupation?

Charlie Cooke is an association football player, writer and association football coach.

What nationality is Charlie Cooke?

Charlie Cooke is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charlie Cooke

· Wikidata: Q610102

· DBpedia: Charlie Cooke

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