Christian Edwards
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Christian Edwards is a Welsh
professional footballer. He plays in the centre of defence
and has also played on the right. He is currently playing for Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town
as well as acting as the club's assistant manager.
after joining the club as a youth player (where he got his nickname 'Swanny'). He made 112 appearances for the Swans before he moved to Nottingham Forest
.
where he made 3 appearances. In 2000–2001 he went out on loan twice, first to Oxford United
and then to Crystal Palace
where he played 9 games for the Londoners. A year later (2002) he went out on loan again this time to Tranmere Rovers
where he played 12 games before joining Bristol Rovers
. He made 54 appearances for Forest.
in the centre of the defence. In March, Edwards was placed on to the transfer list following a dip in form. It got worse for him when he fractured his arm on the last day of the 2004–05 season and took all summer to recover. In the summer of 2006 first team coach Paul Trollope
announced that Edwards' contract would not be renewed, he was released soon afterwards.
. Edwards played just nine times for Forest Green before his departure.
. In September 2009, Edwards took over as caretaker manager of the side following the resignation of Brian Coyne
, before moving into an assistant manager role with appointment of former Tranmere team mate Alan Morgan
as the clubs new permanent manager.
cap which he gained as an 88th minute substitute for Chris Coleman
during a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland
on 24 April 1996. He also has two 'B' caps and seven under-21
caps to his name.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
professional footballer. He plays in the centre of defence
Defense (sport)
In many team sports, defense or defence is the action of preventing an opponent from scoring. The term may also refer to the tactics involved in defense, or a sub-team whose primary responsibility is defense...
and has also played on the right. He is currently playing for Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town
Aberystwyth Town F.C.
Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated....
as well as acting as the club's assistant manager.
Swansea City
He began his professional career at Swansea CitySwansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
after joining the club as a youth player (where he got his nickname 'Swanny'). He made 112 appearances for the Swans before he moved to Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
.
Nottingham Forest
He cost Forest £275,000 when he arrived there in March 1998 but it was not long until he was on the move again this time on loan to Bristol CityBristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
where he made 3 appearances. In 2000–2001 he went out on loan twice, first to Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
and then to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
where he played 9 games for the Londoners. A year later (2002) he went out on loan again this time to Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
where he played 12 games before joining Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
. He made 54 appearances for Forest.
Bristol Rovers
His first season as a Rovers player saw him partnering captain Adam BarrettAdam Barrett
Adam Nicholas Barrett is an English footballer who plays for Football League One club Bournemouth as a defender, having previously played for Leyton Orient, Plymouth Argyle, Mansfield Town, Bristol Rovers, Southend United and Crystal Palace.-Career:Barrett went to school at Belfairs High School in...
in the centre of the defence. In March, Edwards was placed on to the transfer list following a dip in form. It got worse for him when he fractured his arm on the last day of the 2004–05 season and took all summer to recover. In the summer of 2006 first team coach Paul Trollope
Paul Trollope
Paul Jonathan Trollope is an English-born Welsh international football midfielder, now turned manager. He was manager of Bristol Rovers from 2005 to 2010. In July 2011, Paul was appointed first-team coach at Birmingham City....
announced that Edwards' contract would not be renewed, he was released soon afterwards.
Forest Green Rovers
In July 2006 Edwards announced he would retire from professional football at the age of 30 but later went back on his decision and signed for Forest Green RoversForest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
. Edwards played just nine times for Forest Green before his departure.
Aberystwyth Town
On 4 January 2007, it was announced that Edwards had joined Welsh Premier League club Aberystwyth TownAberystwyth Town F.C.
Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated....
. In September 2009, Edwards took over as caretaker manager of the side following the resignation of Brian Coyne
Brian Coyne
Brian Coyne is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager.Coyne played for Celtic in his native Glasgow before joining Shrewsbury Town in June 1979. However, he played just once for Shrewsbury, his only Football League side...
, before moving into an assistant manager role with appointment of former Tranmere team mate Alan Morgan
Alan Morgan (footballer born 1973)
Alan Morgan is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales under-21 international. He is the current manager of Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town.-Playing career:...
as the clubs new permanent manager.
International career
Edwards has one full WelshWales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
cap which he gained as an 88th minute substitute for Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman (footballer)
Christopher "Chris" Coleman is a Welsh football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Greek Side Larissa....
during a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
on 24 April 1996. He also has two 'B' caps and seven under-21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
caps to his name.
Managerial statistics
| Team | Country | From | To | Record | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||||
| Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... (caretaker) |
 |
28 September 2009 | 4 November 2009 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |||||