Joe Edelston

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][4][5] 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][6] Later in his career he managed Reading and worked for Brentford and Leyton Orient as a coach.^[7][8] His son Maurice was also a footballer and later a successful sports broadcaster.^[7]

Key Information

Personal information
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]
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Position	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)
Managerial career
1925–1937	Fulham Reserves
1934	Fulham (caretaker)
1934–1935	Fulham (caretaker)
1938–1939	Brentford (assistant)
1939–1947	Reading
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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