Charles Wayman (16 May 1921 – 26 February 2006) was an

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er. Wayman, who was born in Chilton, Bishop Auckland, was a prolific centre-forward in the first decade after the

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. Newcastle United signed him from Spennymoor United in September 1941, while he was working as a miner at Chilton Colliery. He later formed a great partnership with Ted Bates at

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. In total, he played for five Football League clubs between 1941 and 1958. A knee injury forced his retirement from league football. He later coached Evenwood Town and became a sales manager for the

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brewery. His brother,

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, was also a professional footballer.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wayman, Charlie 1921 births 2006 deaths Sportspeople from Bishop Auckland Footballers from County Durham Association football forwards English footballers Darlington F.C. players Middlesbrough F.C. players Newcastle United F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Southampton F.C. players English Football League players First Division/Premier League top scorers Portsmouth F.C. wartime guest players Association football coaches FA Cup Final players