Charles Edward STRONG
”Charlie” (Ex-Scunthorpe United Physio) It is with great sadness we announce Charlie passed away peacefully on 21 December 2020, at Scunthorpe General Hospital, aged 98 years.
I know things have changed a bit and players have become more fragile, but I don’t remember injury problems been as bad when you used the magic sponge.
Always thought that Charlie and Ashman looked like twins. Loved the smell of wintergreen as you got closer to the ground, especially on a cold winter’s night game.
We did have the injuries, but they played on usually with an injection or two before the match.
Yes Heath a special place,Charlie must have worked really hard before a game, getting all those muscles loose and warm,do you think the same happens now?.
The strong smell of embrocation wafted around the O.S.G. before every match. Happy days in the 50s and 60s! I remember them well. Charlie did a fine job with his “sponge bag”. Requiescat in pace.
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