Edmund David Underwood (15 March 1928 – 25 January 1989) was an English footballer. He played for several clubs as a goalkeeper, most notably in the Football League for QPR, Watford, Liverpool and Fulham. He later player served Hastings United as a player-manager, Wealdstone as manager, and Barnet as chairman.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edmund David Underwood | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Date of death | 25 January 1989 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | Durban, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kingsbury Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Edgware Town | |||
| 1949–1952 | QPR | ||
| 1952–1953 | Watford | ||
| 1953–1956 | Liverpool | 45 | (0) |
| 1956–1957 | Watford | ||
| 1957–1960 | Dartford | ||
| 1960–1963 | Watford | ||
| 1963–1965 | Fulham | ||
| 1965–1966 | Dunstable Town | ||
| 1966–1967 | Hastings United | ||
| 1967–1968 | Barnet | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1966–1967 | Hastings United (player-manager) | ||
| Wealdstone | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
During his time as Barnet chairman, he helped former England international Jimmy Greaves overcome his alcohol addiction.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Trefor Jones (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 230. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
- ^ Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. T.G. Jones. pp. 112–135. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
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