Charlie Henry

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Charles Anthony Henry (born February 13, 1962 in Acton, London) is an English former professional footballer.

Charlie Henry began his career as an apprentice with Swindon Town, turning professional in February 1980. He made his league debut in the same game as Brian Hughes, against Reading at Elm Park in August 1980.

He was originally a full-back, but was later converted into an attacking central midfielder by Swindon manager Lou Macari, going on to score 26 goals for the Robins in 223 league games. He was the top goalscorer in the Fourth Division championship winning side in 1984-85, but the following season was out of favour and joined Torquay United on loan in February 1987, playing six games as Stuart Morgan's side battled against relegation with little money for new signings.

He joined Northampton Town on loan the following month, but returned to Swindon and played in the play-off final at the end of the season, scoring a spectacular volley against Gillingham as Swindon won promotion to Division Two.

He left the County Ground in August 1989, joining Aldershot for a fee of £25,000. He scored 18 times in 81 games over the following two seasons, but left as Aldershot became embroiled in financial problems that would see them drop out of the league. He later played non-league football for Cheltenham Town and Fairford Town.

His son Leigh is currently attempting to break into the Swindon first team, hoping to follow in the footsteps of his father.