Charlie Daniels

AFC Bournemouth In November 2011, Daniels joined AFC Bournemouth, initially on a loan deal as the signing was outside of the transfer window, but with the deal to become permanent in the January 2012 transfer window with the contract lasting for three years. On 8 August 2017, Daniels extended his contract with the club for a further three years. On 29 August 2019, Daniels was stretchered off in the 37th minute of Bournemouth's defeat to Manchester City with a dislocated right patella and ruled out for the rest of the season. thumb

Shrewsbury Town On 23 October 2020, Daniels signed for League One side Shrewsbury Town on a short-term deal until January 2021. He scored his first goal for the club in an FA Cup tie against Cambridge United on 7 November 2020. His first league goal followed on 12 December, the only goal of a 1–0 win away at league leaders Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.

Daniels, alongside former Bournemouth teammate Marc Pugh, left the club on 19 January 2021 after his contract expired.

Portsmouth On 23 January 2021, Daniels joined League One side Portsmouth on a deal until the end of the 2020–21 season. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 April 2021 in a 2–1 defeat to Burton Albion.

Colchester United and retirement On 17 August 2021, Daniels signed for League Two side Colchester United on a one-year deal, having been on trial at the club. He made his debut the same day from the substitutes bench in Colchester's 1–1 draw with Mansfield Town. While at Colchester, Daniels began coaching with Watford's under-18 side in a part-time capacity. In January 2022, following the departure of Hayden Mullins as Colchester head coach, he made the decision to retire from playing and concentrate on his coaching role.

Westfield In June 2024, Daniels joined Mid Sussex Football League club Westfield, owned by former Bournemouth teammate Steve Cook.

Coaching career

On 1 February 2026, Daniels was announced as caretaker manager after the resignation of Javi Gracia. He will be supported by Dan Gosling and Adrian Mariappa.

Career statistics

Honours AFC Bournemouth Football League Championship: 2014–15

Portsmouth EFL Trophy runner-up: 2019–20

Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 League One Premier League Goal of the Month: August 2017