Charlie Woods

Charles Morgan Parkinson Woods (born 18 March 1941) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.

[2] Woods made his professional debut for Newcastle United on 31 August 1960, after his move from amateur club Cleator Moor Celtic in May 1959.

On 26 November 1964,[4] Woods signed for Crystal Palace making 49 appearances (five goals) before moving on to Ipswich Town in July 1966.

When Sir Bobby Robson became Ipswich Town Manager (1969–82) Woods, having retired as a player, became youth team coach and went on to coach players such as Alan Brazil, Paul Mariner, Clive Woods, George Burley, Paul Cooper, Kevin Beattie and Brian Talbot, who became the core of the Ipswich Town UEFA Cup-winning team in 1981–82, and runners-up in the English First Division in 1980–81 and 1981–82.

In this role at Newcastle, Woods was involved in bringing players such as Laurent Robert and Charles N'Zogbia to the club.