Bill Edwards

Background

Edwards was born in Coventry, Warwickshire.

Career

An outside left, he played football for Singer"s before joining Small Heath in September 1896 as a replacement for Tommy Hands, who had walked out of the club after six seasons as first choice on the left wing. Described as "enthusiastic rather limited", he left for non-league football with Rugby. Edwards" older brother Harry was also a professional football player who played for Small Heath.

Achievements

• Edwards made his debut in the Second Division on the opening day of the 1896-1897 season in a 3–1 win at home to Newcastle United, and played four of the next six games, scoring once, before losing his place and not regaining lieutenant