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Willis Edwards
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Biography
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Willis Edwards was an English footballer who played at right half for Chesterfield and Leeds United. He joined Leeds during the 1924–25 season and became a long-serving member of the side, with his playing career extending through the interwar years.
Edwards represented England sixteen times between 1926 and 1929 and captained the national team on five occasions. After his playing career he remained associated with Leeds in coaching and managerial roles, serving as manager from 1947 to 1948. His career belongs to the earlier history of the club, well before its better-known period of success under Don Revie.
Reviewed 2026-09-07Selected sources
- England Stats — Willis EdwardsPosition, England appearances, dates and captaincies.
- National Football Teams — Willis EdwardsChesterfield and Leeds playing record.
- Leeds United — Club managers1947–48 managerial tenure and chronology.
- Leeds Fans — Willis EdwardsPost-playing coaching career.