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" A WELSH LEGEND RIP "

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:42 pm
by Forever Blue
" A WELSH LEGEND RIP "


One of Wales is greatest players has passed away today Mel Charles RIP.


Tributes have been paid to Ex-Swansea and Wales footballer Mel Charles who has died, aged 81.

The younger brother of John Charles, Mel played 31 times for Wales and was in the team that reached the quarter final of the World Cup in 1958.

He also played for Arsenal, Cardiff City and Port Vale during his career.

As well as playing for Swansea where Mel Charles made his name,he joined Arsenal then Cardiff City where he scored 25 goals from 79 games. He was a member of the 1958 World cup Welsh Team.

Re: " A WELSH LEGEND RIP "

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:34 pm
by gwentbluebirds
Rip another 58 legend gone :ayatollah:

Re: " A WELSH LEGEND RIP "

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:43 pm
by Bobbank59
Thanks for the memories Mel. R.I.P.

Re: " A WELSH LEGEND RIP "

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:13 am
by lyndipops

Re: " A WELSH LEGEND RIP "

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:20 am
by Bobby Gee
I was lucky enough to see him play for City alongside his brother John and Ivor Allchurch
Didn't realise at the time how privelidged we were

Re: " A WELSH LEGEND RIP "

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:52 am
by Once a blue always a blue44
RIP Mel - Legends always live on forever in our memories.