Eddie Holding

Eddie Holding
Personal information
Full name Edwin John Holding
Date of birth (1930-10-15)15 October 1930
Place of birth Wolverhampton, England
Date of death 9 February 2014(2014-02-09) (aged 83)
Place of death Walsall, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1954 Walsall 39 (6)
1954–1955 Barrow 5 (5)
Northampton Town
Nuneaton Borough
Lockheed Leamington
Evesham United
Brierley Hill Alliance
Total 44 (11)
Managerial career
1962 Tamworth
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Edwin John "Eddie" Holding (15 October 1930 – 9 February 2014) was an English footballer and manager.

Career

Holding was a versatile right-back who netted six goals in 39 third division (south) outings while for Walsall, prior to joining Barrow in July 1954, and then Northampton Town, Nuneaton Borough, Lockheed Leamington, Evesham United and Brierley Hill. He lived near Walsall in retirement.[1]

Managerial statistics

Team From To Record
P W D L GF GA GD W%
Tamworth 23 April 1962 14 December 1962 24 11 4 9 46 46 +0 045.8
Total 24 11 4 9 46 46 +0 045.8

References

  1. ^ Edwards, Leigh. "Ultimate Saddlers A–Z 9". Walsall F.C. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
  • Eddie Holding at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database