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Charlie Gardiner

Personal information Full name	Charlie Gardiner

Date of birth	14 November 1989 (age 28)

Place of birth	Kent, England

Height	1.95 m (6 ft 4 in)

Playing position	Defender

Youth career 1997–2007	Folkestone Invicta FC

Senior career Years	       Team

2006-2007      Folkestone Invicta

2007-2009	   Dover Athletic

2009–2012	   Folkestone Invicta

Early life Charlie Gardiner was the second child of a local business owner in seaside town Folkestone. He was the only son of David Gardiner and his wife Kim, a secretary. He had an older sister, Kirsty who was four years Charlie's senior.

Club career

1. Folkestone Invicta Charlie was unnamed sub in an FA Cup first round tie against AFC Wimbledon, he made his debut, aged 17, in the Kent County Cup competition when Invicta manager fielded a weakened side. After impressing in four further cup games, Charlie made his league debut in adult football at the age of 18, coming on as a sub in the final game of the 2006/07 season at half time for ex-Blackburn Rovers player James Corbett. 2. Dover Athletic After only making one league appearance for Folkestone, Charlie made the move to rivals Dover Athletic for a free transfer. After a hugely successful pre season he made his first league start on the opening day of the season, where Charlie would also grab his first competitive goal in a 1-0 win against Margate. Charlie went onto make 34 appearances in the 2007/08 season where Dover earned promotion to the Vanarama National League - South.

After the signing of Tom Wynter from Gillingham, Charlie found appearances hard to find in the 2008/09 season.

Return to Folkestone Invicta With lack of appearances at Dover, Charlie decided to return back to his hometown club. He marked his return to Folkestone with a goal in a 4-1 victory over Faversham Town.

Style of play Known for his physically strong and aggressive play, Charlie was also held in high regard for his ability to play a passing game from the back.

Personal life Gardiner spent many years working for his father's local construction company after leavin school in 2006. In 2014, after a bad injury, Charlie decided he would move to America. Charlie spent time coaching football in States such as; Oregon, California, Arizona, Washington and Hawaii.

On 6, November 2017 Gardiner moved to Portland, Oregon where he lived with his girlfriend Danielle Wagner.