He was
suspended by the TAFA in 1933 for a year - maybe that's why he went to England
Trinidad Footballer To Play In England
Date Published: 1933-11-16
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Page: 14The Trinidad "Mirror" of October 26 says:—
"Mr. Alfred Charles, Captain of Everton Football Club and Trinidad's greatest footballer, will be leaving the Colony on Tuesday in the C.S. Coronado for England, were he will join one of the most popular League clubs in Lancashire.
Mr. L. N. Constantine, Trinidad's famous cricketer, who returned to the Colony on October 15, on holiday was instrumental in bringing Mr. Charles' prowess as a footballer to the notice of the English clubs.
The cables have been busy within the past few days transmitting messages between Mr. Constantine and the club concerned, and the personal recommendation of "Learie" was the deciding factor with the club.
Mr. Charles is 24 years of age and like "Learie," is a non-smoker, and total abstainer. He takes football seriously and his personality and example were to a great extent responsible for the consistent performances of his club."
Trinidad Footballer Scores First Goal As A Professional
Date Published: 1934-01-03
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Page: 21(By Air Mail to the Gleaner)
Says the "Trinidad Guardian" of December 28: "Mr. Alfred Charles, the famous all-round Trinidad footballer, who left here a short time ago to improve his football and to become a professional, has scored his first goal in England.
"Instead of playing at left back, his usual position, Charles played at inner right for Burnley, and he gave a dashing display. Although Burnley lost the match against Liverpool by the narrow margin of four goals to three, Charles figured prominently.
"It is stated that Charles is getting accustomed to the cold and he will be more likely to give his best."