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Charles Murray Buchan (22 September 1891 – 25 June 1960) was an English footballer, sporting journalist and commentator. Buchan started his career in 1909 with Woolwich Arsenal (later renamed Arsenal F.C.). He is known for his career with Sunderland, where he became leading scorer for 7 of his 9 seasons with the club. He remains the club's ...
Feb 1, 2024 · In 1891 one of the greatest strikers of the ball and later journalist was born, his name is Charlie Buchan. Buchan commenced his playing days at Woolwich Arsenal (in other words Arsenal) in 1909 as an amateur. After drawing attention to his wonders in reserve matches.
The elegant centre forward spent 14 years on Wearside winning the First Division title in 1912/13 and earning England honours. In 1925, at nearly 34 years of age, Buchan was re-signed by Herbert Chapman and finally made his debut for Arsenal in a North London derby on August 29.
Jan 17, 2024 · Charlie Buchan is undoubtedly the best England interwar player, he managed to peak in two different decades, the 1912/1913 season and the 1922/1923 season, Buchan impressed the public by his style of play, he was described as the perfect centre-forward, although he also could play as an inside-forward.
May 19, 2020 · Charlie Buchan was a prolific goalscoring star for both Sunderland and Arsenal. He also had a successful career in football journalism when his playing career finished. At six feet tall, weighing 12 stone 3 pounds and with an eye for goal that few could rival, Buchan had all the attributes to be one of the best.
Sep 13, 2018 · Charlie Buchan ranks alongside Raich Carter and Bobby Gurney as our finest of pre war players. His career is indelibly linked to that of Sunderland AFC. As footballing legends go he stood with the greats of the English game.
Nov 20, 2013 · Charlie Buchan (1925-28) Games: 120; Goals: 56. Charlie Buchan cost Arsenal £2,000 and, for his first season, £100 a goal when he joined the Club from Sunderland in 1925 - but would have cost them nothing had they not foolishly refused him 11 shillings in expenses 15 years earlier.
