Charlie Johnstone

Charles Samuel Johnstone (September 1856 – 30 September 1941) was a footballer and Director as well as Vice‐President of Aston Villa. He is notable for playing in Aston Villa's first ever FA Cup tie. Following retirement from the game, he wrote the Football Notes column for the Birmingham Daily Mail. He joined the Aston Villa Management Committee and became one of Aston Villa Football Club Limited's first four directors in 1896. Charlie was an all-round athlete and played cricket for St. Mary's, Aston, Small Heath and Aston Unity; and was the Northern Counties Champion in the 440-yard dash and hundred yards.

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