Ryan Edwards (English footballer)
Ryan Christopher Edwards (born 7 October 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ryan Christopher Edwards[1] | ||
Date of birth | 7 October 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Dundee United | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2012 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2014 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
2012–2013 | → Rochdale (loan) | 26 | (0) |
2013 | → Fleetwood Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2013 | → Chesterfield (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2013 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2014 | → Morecambe (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2014–2017 | Morecambe | 111 | (2) |
2017–2019 | Plymouth Argyle | 61 | (8) |
2019–2020 | Blackpool | 21 | (1) |
2020– | Dundee United | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:54, 11 August 2020 (UTC) |
Career
Blackburn Rovers
Born in Liverpool, Edwards started a two-year scholarship with Blackburn Rovers in 2010. He was captain of the Blackburn squad that reached the final of the 2011–12 FA Youth Cup.[2] Following this, in May 2012, Edwards signed his first professional contract on a two-year deal.[3]
Despite being determined to make a breakthrough under the management of Gary Bowyer,[4] Edwards was among sixteen players to be released by the club at the end of the 2013–14 season.[5]
Loan moves
On 2 July 2012, Edwards joined League Two side Rochdale on a six-month loan.[6] He made his Rochdale debut in the first round of the League Cup, in a 4–3 loss against Barnsley.[7] and he also made his league debut, in the opening game of the season, in a goalless draw against Northampton Town.[8] Having made 26 league appearances for Rochdale, Edwards returned to his parent club after the club's management decided not to extend his loan spell.[9]
Following his time at Rochdale, Edwards had been linked to sign on loan for the second half of the season.[10] On 21 February 2013, he joined Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan.[11] He made his debut for the club two days later, in a 2–0 loss against Aldershot Town.[12] After making four appearances for the club, his loan spell with Fleetwood Town was extended until the end of the season.[13] Edward went on to make nine appearance for the club before returning to Blackburn Rovers.
On 24 July 2013, Edwards joined Chesterfield on a one-month loan deal.[14] Upon the move, the club's first-team coach Keith Lynch believed Edwards could be a "good asset".[15] Edwards made a starting debut for the club in the opening game of the season, a 2–0 win over Bury.[16] His performances throughout the pre-season and at the start of the season led to Chesterfield extending Edwards' loan spell for two months.[17] Edwards featured less in the first team, and then on 24 October 2013 he returned to Ewood Park.[18]
On 28 November 2013, Edwards joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until 29 December 2013;[19] however, he made his only appearance for the club in the second round of the FA Cup, in a 5–0 defeat to Peterborough United.[20] After his loan spell at Tranmere Rovers came to an end,[21] manager Ronnie Moore explained his decision not including Edwards, stating: "It is not ideal for a young kid to be coming into the side with the way we are playing at the moment."[22]
Morecambe
On 21 March 2014, Edwards joined League Two side Morecambe on a one-month youth loan.[23] The next day, he made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Northampton Town.[24] Edwards' seven appearance for the club led, on 24 April 2014, to the extension of his loan stay with the Shrimps until the end of the 2013–14 season.[25] He went on to make nine appearance for the club.
After a successful loan spell at the Globe Arena towards the end of the 2013–14 season, Edwards signed a two-year deal after being released by Blackburn Rovers on 19 May 2014;[26] however, at the start of the season, Edwards fractured his fingers in a friendly match, which kept him out for two months.[27] Throughout August, Edwards started to maintain his fitness after surgery.[28] Edwards' first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis, as well as coming from injury, came in a goalless draw against Cheltenham Town on 6 September 2014.[29] Edwards continued to be in the first team, although he spent six games on the substitutes bench.
Edwards was sent off on 7 March 2015, in a 3–2 win over Luton Town.[30] After making his return against Shrewsbury Town on 17 March 2015,[31] he provided an assist for Kevin Ellison in a 1–1 draw against Accrington Stanley on 3 April 2015.[32] Edwards ended his first full season at Morecambe with 31 appearances after suffering a back injury.[33]
Edwards scored his first career goal in a 2–0 win over Portsmouth on 16 August 2016.[34]
Plymouth Argyle
On 13 June 2017, Plymouth Argyle announced Edwards as their third signing of the summer, from Morecambe.[35]
He was offered a new contract by Plymouth Argyle at the end of the 2018–19 season.[36]
Blackpool
On 14 June 2019, Edwards signed a two-year contract with Blackpool,[37] marking a return to his native North West.
He made his debut for the Seasiders in their opening fixture of the 2019–20 season, a 2–0 victory over Bristol Rovers at Bloomfield Road.
Dundee United
On 3 August 2020, Edwards signed for Scottish club Dundee United.[38][39]
Personal life
Edwards survived testicular cancer after treatment only three months after being diagnosed with the disease.[40]
Career statistics
- As of match played 11 August 2020
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Blackburn Rovers | 2012–13[41] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013–14[42] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Rochdale (loan) | 2012–13[41] | League Two | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 29 | 0 |
Fleetwood Town (loan) | 2012–13[41] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Chesterfield (loan) | 2013–14[42] | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Tranmere Rovers | 2013–14[42] | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Morecambe (loan) | 2013–14[42] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Morecambe | 2014–15[43] | League Two | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 34 | 0 |
2015–16[44] | 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 43 | 0 | ||
2016–17[45] | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 50 | 2 | ||
Total | 111 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 127 | 2 | ||
Plymouth Argyle | 2017–18[46] | League One | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 30 | 4 |
2018–19[47] | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 38 | 5 | ||
Total | 61 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 68 | 9 | ||
Blackpool | 2019–20[48] | League One | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 27 | 1 |
Dundee United | 2020–21[49] | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 243 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 278 | 12 |
- Appearances in the EFL Trophy
References
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- "Rochdale 3–4 (aet) Barnsley". BBC Sport. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Rochdale 0–0 Northampton Town". BBC Sport. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Edwards Decision Yet To Be Made". Rochdale A.F.C. 31 December 2012. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "A host of clubs are weighing up moves for Blackburn defender Ryan Edwards". Sky Sports. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Ryan Edwards: Blackburn defender joins Fleetwood on loan". BBC Sport. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- "Aldershot Town 2–0 Fleetwood Town". BBC Sport. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Fleetwood extend Edwards stay". Sky Sports. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Chesterfield sign Blackburn Rovers' Ryan Edwards on loan". BBC Sport. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- "Edwards gets Lynch backing". Sky Sports. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Bury 0–2 Chesterfield". BBC Sport. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
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- "Ewood offer to attract youngsters". Lancashire Telegraph. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Tranmere Rovers: Edwards, Otsemobor & Peterson join on loan". BBC Sport. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- "Peterborough United 5–0 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
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- "Shrimps bring in defender". Morecambe FC. 21 March 2014. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
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- "Ryan Edwards Injury Update". Morecambe F.C. 22 August 2014. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "Morecambe 0–0 Cheltenham Town". BBC Sport. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Luton Town 2 – 3 Morecambe". BBC Sport. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- "Morecambe 1 – 4 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- "Morecambe 1 – 1 Accrington Stanley". BBC Sport. 3 April 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- "Morecambe defender Edwards set to miss Wycombe clash". Morecambe Visitor. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- "Morecambe 2–0 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- "Edwards the Third". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- "Jamie Ness: Plymouth Argyle release midfielder and offer deals to 12". BBC Sport. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- "Ryan Edwards: Blackpool sign Plymouth Argyle defender on two-year contract". BBC Sport. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Ryan Edwards Departs Blackpool" - Blackpool F.C., 3 August 2020
- "RYAN EDWARDS IS TANGERINE". dundeeunitedfc.co.uk. 3 August 2020.
- "Ryan Edwards: Plymouth Argyle defender gets cancer all-clear from doctors". BBC Sport. BBC. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Games played by Ryan Edwards in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
External links
- Ryan Edwards at Soccerbase
- Ryan Edwards at Soccerway