Managerial Career At Reading
From 1972-1977 Charlie managed Reading F.C. then based at Elm Park. One of his greatest moments was in the 4th round of the F.A. Cup in February 1971 when he guided Reading, then a 4th division outfit to a 4th round meeting with the great double-winning Arsenal side. Over 20,000 people packed into Elm Park and Charlie's charges narrowly lost 2-1 to a side containing George Graham, Charlie George, Geordie Armstrong, Bob Wilson Frank McLintock and other international class players.
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