On turning the dial back to 4 July 1995, a certain Charlie Telfer was birthed into existence right here in Scotland. Some years later, this sprightly lad found his calling as a central midfielder, a position he now holds at Ross County Football Club. For any budding fans out there, you can spot Telfer donning the number 21 jersey, a sight that's roughly 5ft 8in (1.75m) off the ground and 11st 9lb (74kg) heavy.
Hobnobbing with numbers for a moment, let's talk about his market value. Clocking in at £128k, via the Transfermarkt, our beloved Mr. Telfer is no diamond, but he's hardly a piece of coal. His Ross County shenanigans remain on course until the 31st of May, 2025, when his contract is destined to meet its maker.
Now, for anyone seeking a bit of nostalgia, let me take you on a walk down memory lane. The not so distant past of July 2012, when Telfer pledged his nascent allegiance to the Rangers. An undoubted chapter in his football biography, his spell at Rangers was, shall we say, underwhelmingly petite. In the 2013-2014 season, Telfer managed a single first team appearance.
In July 2014, yet another chapter was written when our much-travelled midfield maestro ditched Rangers for Dundee United, a change of scenery that cost an estimated £200k. This new pasture saw Telfer grow into a frequent fixture in the first team, with years punctuated by goals and gametime. Even a brief soiree at Livingston on a loan spell in 2016 couldn't separate Telfer and Dundee United, with the player returning to his once and future club.
Just as the Scottish grounds were beginning to grow accustomed to Telfer's signature stride, he decided to shake things up by shipping out to Almere City in the Eredivisie, the Netherlands' premium league, in August 2017. After a briefest of stays, Telfer was back in his native land, joining Greenock Morton in July 2018, and Falkirk a year after. His quest for change continued and he found himself at Airdrieonians in September 2022.
The two seasons spent at Airdrieonians witnessed Telfer’s resurgence, with the midfielder netting 5 times while consistently featuring in the starting XI. Alas, in July 2024, Telfer bid adieu to them and took up the charge at Ross County in the Scottish Premiership. In the 2024-2025 season, he's made his presence known with a single first team appearance, alongside his thrilling exploits in the 2024 - 2025 League Cup for Ross County.
In conclusion, whether our Charlie Telfer may raise a glass with the legends of the beautiful game or slowly descend into the annals of the forgotten remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure, wherever he rests his boots, we'll be there to scribble a sarcastic remark or two.
