Charles Mathers (second ¼ 1860 – 1926) was an English

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footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for

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and

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, and at club level for Bramley, as a

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. Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Bramley were a

club.

Background

Charles Mathers' birth was registered in

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, England.

Playing career

Charlie Mathers won

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(s) for

while at Bramley on the

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. Mathers died in Bramley, Leeds, in February 1926.

References

External links

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