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===Rochdale===
===Rochdale===
Edwards joined [[Rochdale A.F.C.|Rochdale]] on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season in March 2012.<ref name="Phil Edwards joins Rochdale on loan">{{cite news |title=Phil Edwards joins Rochdale on loan |url=http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2642945,00.html |publisher=Stevenage F.C |date=9 March 2012 |access-date=9 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312052247/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2642945,00.html |archive-date=12 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The move re-united him with manager John Coleman, who had managed Edwards for six years at Accrington Stanley.<ref name="Edwards back with Coleman">{{cite news |title=Edwards back with Coleman |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7586021/ |publisher=Sky Sports |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> He made his first appearance for Rochdale a day after signing for the club, on 10 March 2012, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute as Rochdale came back twice to draw 2–2 against [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]].<ref name="Huddersfield 2–2 Rochdale">{{cite news |title=Huddersfield 2–2 Rochdale |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17243385 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> Edwards made just three appearances for Rochdale during his loan spell due to a knee injury.<ref name="Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract">{{cite news |title=Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19118738 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2012 |access-date=3 August 2012}}</ref> At the end of the season, Edwards was released by Stevenage when his contract expired, after just one year at the club.<ref name="Seven depart as Boro build">{{cite news |title=Seven depart as Boro build |url=http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2775769,00.html |publisher=Stevenage F.C |date=17 May 2012 |access-date=17 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523194037/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2775769%2C00.html |archive-date=23 May 2012}}</ref> He made 27 appearances during his time at Stevenage.<ref name="PE11"/>
Edwards joined [[Rochdale A.F.C.|Rochdale]] on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season in March 2012.<ref name="Phil Edwards joins Rochdale on loan">{{cite news |title=Phil Edwards joins Rochdale on loan |url=http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2642945,00.html |publisher=Stevenage F.C |date=9 March 2012 |access-date=9 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312052247/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2642945,00.html |archive-date=12 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The move re-united him with manager John Coleman, who had managed Edwards for six years at Accrington Stanley.<ref name="Edwards back with Coleman">{{cite news |title=Edwards back with Coleman |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7586021/ |publisher=Sky Sports |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> He made his first appearance for Rochdale a day after signing for the club, on 10 March 2012, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute as Rochdale came back twice to draw 2–2 against [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]].<ref name="Huddersfield 2–2 Rochdale">{{cite news |title=Huddersfield 2–2 Rochdale |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17243385 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> Edwards made just three appearances for Rochdale during his loan spell due to a knee injury.<ref name="Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract">{{cite news |title=Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19118738 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2012 |access-date=3 August 2012}}</ref> At the end of the season, Edwards was released by Stevenage when his contract expired, after just one year at the club.<ref name="Seven depart as Boro build">{{cite news |title=Seven depart as Boro build |url=http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2775769,00.html |publisher=Stevenage F.C |date=17 May 2012 |access-date=17 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523194037/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2775769%2C00.html |archive-date=23 May 2012}}</ref> He made 27 appearances during his time at Stevenage.<ref name="PE11"/> Ahead of the [[2012–13 in English football|2012–13 season]], Edwards signed for Rochdale on a permanent basis having briefly played on loan there the previous season.<ref name="Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract">{{cite news |title=Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19118738 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2012 |access-date=3 August 2012}}</ref> He signed a one-year deal with the club.<ref name="Edwards signs on">{{cite news |title=Edwards signs on |url=http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/article/p-edwards-signs-august-2012-290779.aspx |publisher=Rochdale A.F.C. |date=3 August 2012 |access-date=3 August 2012}}</ref> He played regularly throughout the campaign, making 48 appearances in all competitions as Rochdale finished the campaign in a mid-table position.<ref name="Rochdale – 2012–13 – Appearances">{{cite web |title=Rochdale – 2012–13 – Appearances |url=http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ |publisher=Rochdale A.F.C |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501234953/http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ |archive-date=1 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="English League Two 2012–2013 : Table">{{cite news |title=English League Two 2012–2013 : Table |url=http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2012-2013 |publisher=Statto Organisation |access-date=29 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621092717/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2012-2013 |archive-date=21 June 2013}}</ref>

Ahead of the [[2012–13 in English football|2012–13 season]], Edwards signed for Rochdale of League Two on a free transfer.<ref name="Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract">{{cite news |title=Rochdale: Defender Phil Edwards signs on one-year contract |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19118738 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2012 |access-date=3 August 2012}}</ref> He signed a one-year deal with the club.<ref name="Edwards signs on">{{cite news |title=Edwards signs on |url=http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/article/p-edwards-signs-august-2012-290779.aspx |publisher=Rochdale A.F.C. |date=3 August 2012 |access-date=3 August 2012}}</ref> Edwards played regularly throughout the campaign, making 48 appearances in all competitions as Rochdale finished the campaign in a mid-table position.<ref name="Rochdale – 2012–13 – Appearances">{{cite web |title=Rochdale – 2012–13 – Appearances |url=http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ |publisher=Rochdale A.F.C |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501234953/http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ |archive-date=1 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="English League Two 2012–2013 : Table">{{cite news |title=English League Two 2012–2013 : Table |url=http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2012-2013 |publisher=Statto Organisation |access-date=29 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621092717/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2012-2013 |archive-date=21 June 2013}}</ref>


===Burton Albion===
===Burton Albion===

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Phil Edwards
Edwards playing for Accrington Stanley in 2011
Personal information
Full name Philip Lee Edwards[1]
Date of birth (1985-11-08) 8 November 1985 (age 39)[2]
Place of birth Bootle, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3]
Position(s) Centre back[2]
Youth career
2002–2004 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2006 Wigan Athletic 0 (0)
2004 → Morecambe (loan) 1 (0)
2005–2006 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 10 (0)
2006–2011 Accrington Stanley 217 (23)
2011–2012 Stevenage 22 (0)
2012 → Rochdale (loan) 3 (0)
2012–2013 Rochdale 43 (0)
2013–2017 Burton Albion 132 (8)
2016–2017 → Oxford United (loan) 38 (3)
2017–2019 Bury 37 (0)
2019–2020 Accrington Stanley 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:11, 27 June 2020 (UTC)

Philip Lee Edwards (born 8 November 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back.

Edwards began his football career at Wigan Athletic, progressing through the club's youth system before signing a professional contract at the age of 18. In September 2004, Edwards joined Morecambe on a month's loan, playing one game before returning to Wigan. He was loaned out again during the 2005–06 season, this time to Accrington Stanley in October 2005. He subsequently signed for the club permanently in January 2006, helping them win the Conference National. He spent five years at Accrington, playing over 250 games for them in all competitions.

In June 2011, Edwards signed for Stevenage on a free transfer. In March 2012, he joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season. Released by Stevenage in May 2012, he signed for Rochdale on a permanent basis in August 2012. After a season of regular first-team football at Rochdale, Edwards joined Burton Albion in June 2013. Following a loan spell at Oxford United during the 2016–17 season, he was released by Burton and signed for Bury. Edwards rejoined Accrington in August 2019.

Career

Early career

Born in Bootle, Merseyside,[2] Edwards started his career at Wigan Athletic, signing a professional contract with the club at the age of 18.[4] He was sent out on a one-month loan to Morecambe in September 2004 in order to gain first-team experience.[5] However, Edwards made just one appearance for the club, coming on as a substitute in the 36th minute of a 2–2 draw away at Northwich Victoria.[6] He returned to Wigan in October 2004, playing regularly for the reserve team,[7][8][9][10][11] although did not make any first-team appearances for the club.[4]

Accrington Stanley

Edwards signed for Accrington Stanley on loan in October 2005, making his debut in a 3–3 Football League Trophy draw away at Rotherham United.[12][13] He made his league debut on 29 October 2005, playing the whole match as Accrington beat York City 2–1 at the Crown Ground.[14] During Edwards' first six games at Accrington, the club had won all six fixtures, conceding just two goals.[15] This form had propelled the club to the top of the Conference National.[16] His loan was later extended until the end of the 2005–06 season in November 2005.[17] After playing regularly during the loan agreement, Edwards signed for Accrington on a permanent basis on 12 January 2006.[16][18][19] Edwards was part of the team that earned promotion to the Football League following a 1–0 away victory at Woking on 15 April 2006.[20] He played 27 times for Accrington during the campaign.[21]

Edwards was an unused substitute in Accrington's first two games back in the Football League, both of which resulted in 2–0 defeats.[22][23] He came on as an 85th-minute substitute in the club's 2–1 home win against Barnet in the following game on 12 August 2006, Accrington's first win of the 2006–07 season.[24] He scored his first professional goal in a 3–3 home draw with Shrewsbury Town on 2 December 2006, scoring a header in the 55th-minute to restore parity after Accrington were trailing in the match.[25] Edwards' last game of the 2006–07 season was in a 3–2 home win against Macclesfield Town, a win that ultimately secured the club's Football League status for another year.[26] He played 39 times in all competitions that season, scoring one goal.[27] He opted to remain at Accrington ahead of the 2007–08 season, signing a contract extension on 8 May 2007.[28] He played his first game of the campaign on 25 August 2007, a 2–0 defeat at Lincoln City.[29] Despite playing sporadically during the first half of the season, Edwards was ever-present in the first-team from December 2007 onwards.[30] He scored his first goal of the 2007–08 season on 4 April 2008, the winning goal in a 1–0 win against Dagenham & Redbridge.[31] The goal helped secure League Two survival for Accrington.[32] It was his only goal of the season, playing 32 games in all competitions.[33]

Edwards started in Accrington's first game of the 2008–09 season, a 1–0 home loss to newly-promoted Aldershot Town on 9 August 2008.[34] Accrington manager John Coleman praised Edwards for his form during the start of the season in October 2008, stating "I couldn't pay him enough compliments. I think the last six months he has been absolutely magnificent. I am convinced if he was three inches bigger he would be playing in the Premier League. He is our best defender and hopefully he'll continue to be a great player for us for a long time".[35] Edwards remained a first-team regular before being substituted after 17 minutes in Accrington's 2–1 win against Shrewsbury Town on 21 October 2008.[36] Despite needing eight stitches in his knee, Edwards played in Accrington's following league match four days later, a 1–0 home defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.[37] Edwards played in all of Accrington's 50 games during the 2008–09 season,[38] with the club finishing in 16th position in the league table.[39] He signed a new two-year contract at Accrington.[40] He scored his first goal of the 2009–10 season on 22 August 2009, "bundling" the ball into the goal from John Miles' corner kick in a 3–1 loss at Aldershot Town.[41] Edwards scored nine times from central defence during the 2009–10 season, playing all 57 of the club's matches as Accrington finished in 15th place in League Two.[42][43]

Edwards scored his first and second goals of the 2010–11 season on 2 October 2010, when he scored twice from the penalty spot in Accrington's 7–4 home win against Gillingham.[44] Accrington cemented a place in the League Two play-offs after finishing in fifth place in League Two,[45][46] Edwards played in both of the semi-final matches against Stevenage, which Accrington lost by a 3–0 aggregate scoreline.[47][48] Edwards scored 13 goals from defence in 51 appearances during Accrington's 2010–11 campaign, finishing as Accrington's joint top goalscorer for the season alongside Terry Gornell and Sean McConville.[4] He was offered a two-year contract extension at the end of the season.[49] Accrington assistant manager Jimmy Bell stated "Phil has been offered a good deal and we're quietly confident, although there have been a few rumours about one or two clubs being interested. But Phil has been here since he was young, he can't drive, he gets looked after by the club and he gets lifts in to training, so he feels quite settled here".[49] Edwards played 257 games for Accrington, scoring 24 goals.[4]

Stevenage

Edwards signed for League One club Stevenage on 27 June 2011.[50] He joined the club on a free transfer, rejecting a contract extension at Accrington.[51][52][53] He signed a one-year deal with Stevenage, with the option of a second year.[54] On joining the club he said "I wasn't particularly looking for another club and I didn't have any interest in any other clubs at the time, so I thought I'd still be at Accrington next season. However, the manager got in touch with my agent and discussed the offer and when I thought I had the chance of playing League One football I decided to sign for Stevenage".[54] He made his Stevenage debut on the first day of the 2011–12 season, playing the whole match in a 0–0 home draw against Exeter City.[55][56] Edwards made 13 starting appearances for the club, as well as a further 14 appearances from the substitute's bench, during the first half of the club's first ever League One campaign.[57][58]

Rochdale

Edwards joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season in March 2012.[59] The move re-united him with manager John Coleman, who had managed Edwards for six years at Accrington Stanley.[60] He made his first appearance for Rochdale a day after signing for the club, on 10 March 2012, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute as Rochdale came back twice to draw 2–2 against Huddersfield Town.[61] Edwards made just three appearances for Rochdale during his loan spell due to a knee injury.[62] At the end of the season, Edwards was released by Stevenage when his contract expired, after just one year at the club.[63] He made 27 appearances during his time at Stevenage.[64] Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Edwards signed for Rochdale on a permanent basis having briefly played on loan there the previous season.[62] He signed a one-year deal with the club.[65] He played regularly throughout the campaign, making 48 appearances in all competitions as Rochdale finished the campaign in a mid-table position.[66][67]

Burton Albion

After his first full season at Rochdale, Edwards opted to leave the club at the end of the campaign, subsequently joining fellow League Two club Burton Albion on a free transfer on 29 June 2013.[68][69] On securing Edwards' signature, Burton manager Gary Rowett stated "In Phil we have a player who knows what it takes to be successful at this level as well as the league above and he is a very consistent performer. At 27 he's also at a good age to continue progressing and I'm sure he'll prove to be a big asset to the club".[68]

Oxford United (loan)

Edwards signed on a season-long loan for Oxford United at the start of the 2016–17 season, following injuries to key defenders (notably Christian Ribeiro). He made 38 league appearances and scored 3 goals, and appeared for the club at Wembley in the EFL Trophy Final.[70]

Bury

In May 2017, Edwards was released by his parent club Burton Albion and signed a two-year contract with Bury.[71]

Accrington Stanley return

In August 2019 Edwards rejoined Accrington Stanley.[72] On 24 June 2020 it was announced that Edwards will be leaving Accrington Stanley.[73]

Personal life

Edwards is a supporter of Everton.[74]

Career statistics

As of match played 29 October 2019
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wigan Athletic 2004–05[75] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005–06[15] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Morecambe (loan) 2004–05[75] Conference National 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Accrington Stanley 2005–06[15] Conference National 27 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 28 0
2006–07[76] League Two 33 1 1 0 2 0 3[a] 0 39 1
2007–08[77] League Two 31 1 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 32 1
2008–09[78] League Two 46 0 2 0 1 0 1[a] 0 50 0
2009–10[79] League Two 46 8 5 0 2 0 4[a] 1 57 9
2010–11[80] League Two 44 13 2 0 2 0 3[b] 0 51 13
Total 227 23 10 0 7 0 13 1 257 24
Stevenage 2011–12[64] League One 22 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 27 0
Rochdale 2012–13[81] League Two 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 0
Burton Albion 2013–14[82] League Two 41 2 4 0 2 0 4[a] 0 51 2
2014–15[83] League Two 45 6 1 0 3 0 1[a] 0 50 6
2015–16[84] League One 46 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 49 0
2016–17[85] League One 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 132 8 6 0 8 0 5 0 151 8
Oxford United (loan) 2016–17[85] League One 38 3 5 1 0 0 8[c] 1 51 5
Bury 2017–18[86] League One 37 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 42 0
2018–19[87] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 3[c] 0 3 0
Total 37 0 2 0 0 0 6 0 45 0
Accrington Stanley 2019-20[88] League One 3 0 0 0 0 0 3[c] 0 6 0
Career total 471 34 27 1 17 0 35 2 550 37
Notes
  1. ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ One appearance in Football League Trophy, two in League Two play-offs
  3. ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Accrington Stanley

Burton Albion

Individual

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