Edmund David Underwood (15 March 1928 – 25 January 1989) was an English footballer. He played for several clubs as a goalkeeper, most notably in the Football League for QPR, Watford, Liverpool and Fulham. He later player served Hastings United as a player-manager, Wealdstone as manager, and Barnet as chairman.[1][2]

Dave Underwood
Personal information
Full name Edmund David Underwood
Date of birth (1928-03-15)15 March 1928
Place of birth London, England
Date of death 25 January 1989(1989-01-25) (aged 60)
Place of death Durban, South Africa
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Kingsbury Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Edgware Town
1949–1952 QPR
1952–1953 Watford
1953–1956 Liverpool 45 (0)
1956–1957 Watford
1957–1960 Dartford
1960–1963 Watford
1963–1965 Fulham
1965–1966 Dunstable Town
1966–1967 Hastings United
1967–1968 Barnet
Managerial career
1966–1967 Hastings United (player-manager)
Wealdstone
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

During his time as Barnet chairman, he helped former England international Jimmy Greaves overcome his alcohol addiction.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Trefor Jones (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 230. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
  2. ^ Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. T.G. Jones. pp. 112–135. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.