Charlie Nicholas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charlie Nicholas
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1961(1961-12-30)
Age	63
Birthplace	Cowcaddens
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Charlie Nicholas Biography

Charlie Nicholas is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 30, 1961 in Cowcaddens, Scotland, United Kingdom. Champagne Charlie helped to turn around Arsenal during the 80s, after the team lost several of its major stars. He was a part of the Scottish national team from 1983 until 1989.

After his retirement from football, He joined with fellow Scotsman After retiring from football he joined fellow Scotsman Andy Gray as a pundit and commentator. as an analyst and pundit.

Born in Cowcaddens, Glasgow, Nicholas grew in the Maryhill area of the city (specifically the Wyndford estate) where he was a childhood friend and neighbour of fellow footballer Jim Duffy. He began his career as a youth with the Celtic Boys Club, before signing for Celtic in 1979. He made his first team debut at 17 years of age on 14 August 1979 in a Glasgow Cup tie against Queens Park, scoring Celtic’s second goal in a 3–1 win. Aside from his goal, the youngster displayed alertness and confidence. He made his second appearance in the next round of the same competition on 22 August, opening the scoring in a 3–0 win over Clyde and providing the assist for Bobby Lennox to score Celtic’s third goal. Nicholas returned to playing for the reserves again for the rest of the season. His next first team outing was in July 1980 in a Drybrough Cup tie against Ayr United. Celtic lost 1–0 in a poor showing, although Nicholas continued to impress with his quick and busy play.

His first appearance for Celtic in a major competition came on 16 August 1980 when he replaced the injured Frank McGarvey during the second half of Celtic’s 3–0 win away against Kilmarnock in the league. Nicholas began to feature regularly for Celtic, and on 30 August scored his first goals in major competition when he netted twice during a 6–1 win over Stirling Albion in the Scottish League Cup. Playing up front alongside one of either Frank McGarvey or George McCluskey, he went on to score 20 goals in 23 games up to the end of December 1980. He continued to score regularly after the turn of the year, including two goals against Rangers in February 1981 as Celtic came from behind to win 3–1 and go top of the league. Manager Billy McNeill praised Nicholas, stating “It’s a wonderful thing for a youngster to score twice in one of those [Old Firm] games”, adding that “The world is going to hear a lot more about Charlie [Nicholas]”. He finished the season with a total of 28 goals, the last of which he scored in a 1–0 win over Rangers at Ibrox in April 1981, and Celtic went on to clinch the Scottish Premier Division title days later with a win away at Dundee United. Nicholas’ form saw him win the 1981 Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year Award.

The place of birth was Glasgow, Scotland.

Charlie Nicholas Net Worth

Charlie Nicholas is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charlie Nicholas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was signed by Arsenal with great excitement and high expectations after the scoring of 50 goals at Celtic F.C. during the previous season.

He scored 184 goals over his career of 481 games.

Charles Nicholas (born 30 December 1961) is a Scottish former professional footballer. A striker, Nicholas is best known for his spells at Celtic and Arsenal. He won 20 international caps for Scotland, including playing at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

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However, he failed to score again until Boxing Day. By this time Arsenal had endured a slump in form and were lying sixteenth in the First Division, resulting in the sacking of manager Terry Neill on 16 December 1983. The festive period saw Nicholas return to scoring form. He scored twice in a 4–2 win over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day, endearing himself to the supporters. Nicholas scored again upon the following day from a penalty kick in a 1–1 draw against Birmingham City, his first goal scored at Highbury. Under new manager Don Howe, Arsenal improved in the second half of the season and eventually finished in sixth place. This 1983–84 campaign was also his best at Arsenal with him scoring a sum of 11 times in the league. As so he won Arsenal’s Player of the Year award for 1984.

Facts & Trivia

Charlie Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Charlie Nicholas celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

Nicholas began his career at Celtic, and by the age of 21 was considered the most exciting emerging talent in British football. With several English clubs keen to sign him, he joined Arsenal in the summer of 1983. He spent over four years there, and scored both their goals in their League Cup Final win over Liverpool in 1987. Nicholas fell out of favour at Highbury later that year, and moved back to Scotland to join Aberdeen. He won two Cup Finals in his time at Pittodrie, before rejoining Celtic in 1990. His second spell at Parkhead was less successful than his first, but he spent five seasons there before moving on to Clyde for one season before retiring from playing.

Top Facts about Charlie Nicholas

1. Charlie Nicholas is a retired Scottish footballer.
2. He played as a forward for Celtic, Arsenal, and Aberdeen.
3. Nicholas scored 48 goals in 125 appearances for Celtic.
4. He won the Scottish Cup twice with Celtic.
5. Nicholas was part of the Arsenal team that won the League Cup in 1987.
6. He also won the English First Division title with Arsenal in 1989.
7. Nicholas earned 20 caps for Scotland, scoring five goals.
8. After retiring from playing, he became a pundit and commentator.
9. Nicholas has worked for Sky Sports and BT Sport among others.
10. In recent years, he has been critical of his former club Celtic’s performances.

Where is Charlie Nicholas now?

Charlie Nicholas So the former Arsenal and Celtic forward still writes a column for the Scottish Daily Express at the age of 60. Meanwhile, he makes broadcast appearances from time-to-time, and he and his close friends are currently embarking on run of shows for the ‘Pundits Tour’.

Who is Charlie Nicholas wife?

Claire Nicholas

How old is Charlie Nicholas?

60 years (December 30, 1961)

How many goals did Charlie Nicholas score for Arsenal?

Charlie joined Arsenal in the summer of 1983 and would make 184 appearances for the North London club scoring 54 goals, including a double when Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 in the League Cup Final of 1987.

Who has been sacked from Sky Sports?

Jeff Stelling quit Sky Sports out of loyalty to sacked friends.