Career
He played for Portuguese Vale between 1972 and 1975, before heading into non-league football with Brereton Social, Redditch United, Stafford Rangers and Alvechurch. Edwards played for Nuneaton Borough before joining Gordon Lee"s Portuguese Vale, initially on a trial basis, in July 1972. He signed permanently in September 1972, and made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Charlton Athletic at The Valley on 2 December that year.
He played one further Third Division game in the 1972-1973 season.
He featured in four league and one League Cup game in the 1973-1974 season and made two league appearances in the 1974-1975 campaign. He was always a reserve keeper at Vale Park though, behind first Alan Boswell and when he left, John Connaughton.
Edwards was given a free transfer by "Valiants" manager Roy Sproson in May 1975 and moved on to Brereton Social, Redditch United (Southern League), Stafford Rangers (Northern Premier League) and Alvechurch.