Date of birth | 01 July 1973 |
Place of birth | Kendal, England |
Nationality | Welsh |
Weight | 77 kg |
Height | 1.83 m |
Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Rob Edwards began his career at Carlisle United for whom he signed professional forms in April 1990.
His performances in the side led Bristol City to sign him in March 1991 for £135,000.
He won Welsh caps at Under-21 and B level, before making his full debut when he came on as a sub against Turkey in August 1997.
Injury disrupted most of the 1997-98 and 1998-99 seasons and he became a free agent when he refused to sign a new contract at the end of the 1998-99 season.
He signed under the Bosman ruling as a free transfer after a sucessful trial at Preston North End on a three year deal in July 1999.
He settled in as a left back, making his debut as a substitute in the opening match, he was a virtual ever present and won a Second Division championship medal at the end of first season.
Rob was a consistently strong performer in defence for Preston in the First Division and his experience proved vital in enabling the side to adapt to Division One football.
He made his 400th senior appearance came at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day before a deadleg at Sheffield United put him out for four games.
He played in the Play-Offs but, unfortunately, missed a penalty in the shoot-out against Birmingham City in the Play-Off Final.
His performances earned him a recall to the Welsh national squad for the match against Poland after a four year absence from the international scene.
Rob joined Blackpool in July 2004 with a one-year contract.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Carlisle United | 10 Apr 1990 | 27 Mar 1991 | |
Bristol City | 27 Mar 1991 | 05 Aug 1999 | |
Preston North End | 05 Aug 1999 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
Blackpool | 09 Jul 2004 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
Exeter City | 04 Aug 2006 | 30 Jun 2011 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1993-94 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
1995-96 | Bristol City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
1996-97 | Bristol City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
1997-98 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
1999-00 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1999-00 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2000-01 | Preston North End | League Cup | 4 |
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2000-01 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 41 | 1 |
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2000-01 | Preston North End | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 |
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2001-02 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
2001-02 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 36 | 2 |
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2002-03 | Preston North End | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2002-03 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 26 |
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2003-04 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 16 | 8 |
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2004-05 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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2004-05 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 |
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2004-05 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2004-05 | Blackpool | League One | 24 | 2 |
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2005-06 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 |
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2005-06 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Blackpool | League One | 28 | 4 |
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2006-07 | Exeter City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2007-08 | Exeter City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2008-09 | Exeter City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2008-09 | Exeter City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
2008-09 | Exeter City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2008-09 | Exeter City | League Two | 44 |
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2009-10 | Exeter City | League One | 17 | 4 |
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2010-11 | Exeter City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 |
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2010-11 | Exeter City | League One | 6 | 3 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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19 Jan 1994 | Bristol City v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
25 Jan 1994 | Liverpool v Bristol City | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
19 Sep 1995 | Bristol City v Newcastle United | L | 0-5 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
04 Oct 1995 | Newcastle United v Bristol City | L |
3-1 Agg: 8-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
18 Sep 1996 | Bristol City v Bolton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
24 Sep 1996 | Bolton Wanderers v Bristol City | L |
3-1 Agg: 3-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
30 Sep 1997 | Bristol City v Leeds United | W |
2-1 Agg: 3-4 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1989-90 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 |
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1990-91 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
1991-92 | Wales | B International | 1 | ||||
1991-92 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
1992-93 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | ||||
1993-94 | Wales | B International | 1 | ||||
1993-94 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 3 |
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1994-95 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 4 |
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1994-95 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
1995-96 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
1997-98 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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1997-98 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 |
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2005-06 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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19 May 1990 | Wales v Poland | W | 2-0 | U21 | |
29 May 1991 | Poland v Wales | W | 1-2 | U21 | |
18 Mar 1992 | Wales v Canada | D | 1-1 | B INTER | |
19 May 1992 | Romania v Wales | W | 2-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
13 Oct 1992 | Cyprus v Wales | W | 2-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
17 Nov 1992 | Belgium v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
30 Mar 1993 | Wales v Belgium | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
27 Apr 1993 | Czechoslovakia v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
07 Sep 1993 | Wales v Czechoslovakia | L | 0-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
13 Oct 1993 | Wales v Cyprus | W | 6-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 4 |
16 Nov 1993 | Wales v Romania | L | 1-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
02 Feb 1994 | Wales v Scotland | W | 2-1 | B INTER | |
06 Sep 1994 | Austria v Wales | D | 1-1 | U21 | |
15 Nov 1994 | Georgia v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 7 |
28 Mar 1995 | Bulgaria v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 7 |
25 Apr 1995 | Germany v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
06 Jun 1995 | Wales v Georgia | W | 5-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
05 Sep 1995 | Wales v Moldova | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
10 Oct 1995 | Wales v Germany | L | 1-5 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
20 Aug 1997 | Turkey v Wales | L | 6-4 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
11 Oct 1997 | Belgium v Wales | L | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
03 Jun 1998 | Malta v Wales | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
06 Jun 1998 | Tunisia v Wales | L | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
17 Aug 2005 | Wales v Slovenia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
07 Sep 2005 | Poland v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
16 Nov 2005 | Cyprus v Wales | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
01 Mar 2006 | Wales v Paraguay | D | 0-0 | International Friendly |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.