Mike Edwards (footballer, born 1974)

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Mike Edwards
Personal information
Full name Michael Edwards
Date of birth (1974-09-10) 10 September 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth Bebington, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1994–1995 Tranmere Rovers 22 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Edwards (born 10 September 1974) is an English former footballer, who played as a midfielder in the Football League and Championship for Tranmere Rovers F.C., [1] [2] Mansfield Town F.C., Darlington F.C, Shamrock Rovers F.C., Stalybridge Celtic F.C., Northwich Victoria F.C., Vauxhall Motors F.C., Rhyl FC, and Caernarfon Town F.C.

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References

  1. Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Tranmere Rovers: 1946/47 – 2011/12". 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.