Born in
Rossett, Edwards began his playing days with non-league side
Rhyl, before joining
West Bromwich Albion in February 1973. He marked his league debut two years later by scoring in a 4–0 win over
Sheffield Wednesday. But he found first-team opportunities at West Brom limited and in November 1976 he joined
Chester for £18,000. A debut goal against
Northampton Town followed and Edwards went on to score a hat-trick in the club's 4–0 win at
Southend United and a last minute winner against
Luton Town as Chester reached the
FA Cup fifth round. 12 months later he moved to
Wrexham for £125,000, having scored in his final Chester appearance at
Barnsley. His move led to
Ian Rush successfully becoming Chester's regular centre-forward. However, Edwards struck the decisive winner for Palace in their final game of the season against
Burnley to save them from relegation to
Division Three with his final touch for the club. ==Honours==