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Swansea City pay tribute to 'club great and true gentleman' Mel Charles who passed away on Saturday

Welsh football legend Mel Charles died on Saturday at the age of 81.

The popular player, who could play at centre half or centre forward, was part of Wales' 1958 World Cup squad.

He began his 20-year career at hometown club Swansea, where he played 233 league games.

Welsh football legend Mel Charles passed away on Saturday at the age of 81
Welsh football legend Mel Charles passed away on Saturday at the age of 81
Charles played as a centre back or centre forward and was part of Wales' 1958 World Cupu00a0
Charles played as a centre back or centre forward and was part of Wales' 1958 World Cup

He was the brother of Juventus and Leeds great John Charles.