Joseph Edelston (27 April 1891 – 10 March 1970) was an English professional football player and manager, best remembered for his 17 years serving Fulham in the Football League as a player, caretaker manager and reserve team manager.[2][3][4] He also represented Hull City and Manchester City as a player and was included in the FA XI squad for a tour of South Africa in 1910.[1][5] Later in his career he managed Reading and worked for Brentford and Leyton Orient as a coach.[6][7] His son Maurice was also a footballer and later a successful sports broadcaster.[6]
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Full name | Joseph Edelston[1] | ||
Date of birth | 27 April 1891 | ||
Place of birth | Appley Bridge, England | ||
Date of death | 10 March 1970(1970-03-10) (aged 78)[1] | ||
Place of death | London, England[2] | ||
Position(s) | Half back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1911–1912 | Appley Bridge | ||
1912 | St Helens Recreation | ||
1912–1920 | Hull City | 109 | (0) |
1920 | Manchester City | 6 | (0) |
1920–1924 | Fulham | 67 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
1925–1937 | Fulham Reserves | ||
1934 | Fulham (caretaker) | ||
1934–1935 | Fulham (caretaker) | ||
1938–1939 | Brentford (assistant) | ||
1939–1947 | Reading | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Fulham F.C. – managers | |
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Reading F.C. – managers | |
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