Charles Clunas
# Charles Clunas

Charles Clunas (13 February 1894 – 8 February 1916) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Clyde as a forward.

## Personal life

Clunas' younger brother William was also a footballer. Clunas was educated at Johnstone High School. In October 1914, two months after the outbreak of the First World War, he enlisted as a private in the 23rd (Service) Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers in the Central Hotel in Glasgow. Clunas was serving as an appointed lance corporal when he was killed by a rifle grenade at Givenchy-lès-la-Bassée, France on 8 February 1916. He was buried in Guards' Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy.

## Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :

| Club | Season | League | League | League | Scottish Cup | Scottish Cup | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Clyde | 1912–13 | Scottish First Division | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Clyde | 1913–14 | Scottish First Division | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Clyde | 1914–15 | Scottish First Division | 4 | 0 | ― | ― | 4 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 3 |
