Malcolm Edwards (footballer)

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Malcolm Edwards
Personal information
Date of birth (1939-10-25) 25 October 1939 (age 83)
Place of birth Wrexham, Wales
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1956–1960 Bolton Wanderers 14 (1)
1960–1962 Chester 43 (5)
1962–1964 Tranmere Rovers 34 (2)
1964–1969 Barrow 177 (9)
Bangor City
Total268(17)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Malcolm Edwards (born 25 October 1939) is a footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Chester, Tranmere Rovers and Barrow. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Malcolm Edwards". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  2. Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). "Players' Data". Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. pp. 101–108. ISBN   978-0-9518648-2-1.