Dennis Edwards (footballer)

Dennis Edwards (19 January 1937 –  13 September 2019) was an English professional footballer. He played as an inside forward in the Football League.

He played for Charlton Athletic, for whom he made over 170 appearances. He also played league football for Portsmouth, Brentford and Aldershot. He was a goalscorer in non-league football for Slough Town and Wycombe Wanderers. He  capped by England at amateur level.

Edwards died on 13 September 2019 in Denmead, Portsmouth at the age of 82.

 Personal life 
Edwards was educated at the Lea School and Slough Grammar School. After leaving school he worked as a clerk for ICI and served his national service in the RAF. Edwards was a Brentford supporter. After retiring from football, he lived in Denmead and established a frozen food business.

 Career statistics 
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSlough Town1954–55Corinthian League7100—74 appearances in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup, 3 appearances and 1 goal in Corinthian League Memorial Shield11411955–56231921—104 appearances and 7 goals in Berks & Bucks Benevolent Cup, 4 appearances and 1 goal in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup, 1 appearance and 2 goals in Corinthian League Memorial Shield, 1 appearance and 1 goal in FA Amateur Cup1135311956–575700—32 appearances and 1 goal in Berks & Bucks Benevolent Cup, 1 appearance in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup188Total352721—20125740Portsmouth1964–65Second Division1620000—1621965–6632102020—36101966–672224210—2741967–68100000—10Total71146230—8016Brentford (loan)1967–68Fourth Division112———112Career total117438330201214858

 Honours 
Slough Town

Berks & Bucks Senior Cup: 1954–55
Berks & Bucks Benevolent Cup (2): 1955–56, 1956–57

References

Category:1937 births
Category:2019 deaths
Category:English footballers
Category:Brentford F.C. players
Category:Charlton Athletic F.C. players
Category:People from Portsmouth
Category:Portsmouth F.C. players