Charles Thomas Sillett was an English professional footballer who played as a full back for Southampton in the 1930s.
11 Facts About Charlie Sillett
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Charlie Sillett was the father of John Sillett and Peter Sillett, both of whom became professional footballers.
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Charlie Sillett was killed in a U-boat attack on an allied convoy while serving with the Royal Navy in 1945.
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Charlie Sillett had already survived the torpedoing of HMS Registan in 1942.
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Charlie Sillett was born in Plumstead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the son of Sidney and Mary Charlie Sillett.
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Charlie Sillett joined the Army in 1926 and was enlisted in the 60th King's Royal Rifle Corps, based at Tidworth Camp on Salisbury Plain, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant, becoming a physical training instructor.
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Charlie Sillett was recalled, this time at left-back, replacing Reg Thomas for the final three matches of the season.
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Charlie Sillett soon became "very popular with fans and colleagues alike" and his versatility meant that he was equally at home on either side of the pitch.
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Charlie Sillett had a brief career in non-League football with Guildford City, before becoming a publican at "The Lamb" at Nomansland in the New Forest.
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Charlie Sillett was a member of England's squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
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Charlie Sillett subsequently played for Coventry City and Plymouth Argyle, before becoming a manager at Hereford United and then at Coventry City, where he won the 1987 FA Cup final.