Charlie Henry (footballer born 1986)
Henry playing for Luton Town
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 September 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Stevenage, England | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2001 | Luton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2005 | Buntingford Town | 16 | (28) |
| 2005–2006 | Arlesey Town | 13 | (1) |
| 2005 | Wycombe Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | Grays Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | Haverhill Rovers | ||
| 2006–2007 | Cambridge City | 31 | (6) |
| 2007 | Dorchester Town | 18 | (6) |
| 2007–2009 | Havant & Waterlooville | 37 | (8) |
| 2009–2011 | Newport County | 55 | (11) |
| 2010–2011 | → Luton Town (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Luton Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Aldershot Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Macclesfield Town | 15 | (1) |
| 2013 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2013 | Whitehawk | 10 | (5) |
| 2013 | Chelmsford City | 8 | (0) |
| 2013 | Team Wellington | 12 | (8) |
| 2014–2015 | Dunstable Town | 40 | (6) |
| 2015 | Chelmsford City | 6 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010 | England C | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 03:28, 25 October 2015 (UTC). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15:45, 4 May 2012 (UTC) |
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Charlie Henry (born 28 September 1986) is an English former footballer. A winger, he is known for his rapid speed, nimble feet and trademark 'double somersault' goal celebrations. He has also represented the England C national football team as a midfielder. Having played for many different clubs Henry may be considered a journeyman.
Born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Henry began his career with Luton Town as a youngster, but was released at the age of 15, being told by then Luton youth coach Dean Rastrick that he was "too small". He then played local football for Buntingford Town and then Arlesey Town at the age of 17, before signing for Wycombe Wanderers on non-contract terms on 21 November 2005. Released by the Chairboys, Henry signed for Grays Athletic in March 2006.
Shin splints put an end to his time with Grays and he moved to Haverhill Rovers in July 2006. He scored some vital goals at the Croft ground, helping Haverhill reach the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round for the first time in their 125-year history during the 2006–07 campaign, before the minnows finally bowed out to Aldershot Town.
His form alerted Cambridge City manager Gary Roberts and he was soon thrust into the Lilywhites side where he impressed, bagging 6 goals in 31 appearances. He became something of a crowd favourite at Milton Road with his penetrating runs, powerful shots and wild 'somersault' goal celebrations.
Such was his form at Cambridge City, that it alerted the attentions of Dorchester Town, who signed Henry on a two-year contract in July 2007 for a fee of £7,500. With Dorchester having just turned professional, it represented a chance for Henry to play football on a full-time basis.
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