Aitken, Charles

Charles Aitken

Clubs played for: Gorebridge Juniors, Edinburgh Thistle, Aston Villa, New York Cosmos (1959-1977)

Born: 1942

Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland

Position: Defender

Biography: Aitken was one of Aston Villa's all time greats, who went on to run a jewellery and antiques business in Birmingham.

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Aitken, Charles Charlie was a gent. Spent most of my youth from age 7 watching Charlie play. Was there when he broke Billy Walkers club appearances record. I played in goal for a Birmingham council team against Charlie in what was just a kickabout really. I saved a header from Charlie and at the end he applauded me although we had list it was one of my most memorable days I think we lost 8 0. Charlie Aitken applauding me