About Eddie Lyons
Lived 1920 – 1996 (aged 76). Eddie Lyons was a British association football player.
Physiotherapy and coaching career After retiring from football, Lyons became assistant trainer at Brentford. Lyons was awarded a testimonial for his service in May 1984 and at age 63, he played the final 15 minutes of the match against Chelsea. was given a gold watch and was presented with a Canon League Loyalty Award by Brentford chairman Martin Lange.
Personal life After leaving league football, Lyons settled in Ealing and purchased a newsagents, which he ran with his wife Iris.
Individual
Canon League Loyalty Award
4 0
4 0 1950–51 1 0 0 0 1 0 1951–52 1 0 1 0 2 0
6 0 1 0 7 0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Lyons?
English footballer (1920-1996)
When was Eddie Lyons born?
Eddie Lyons was born on 20 May 1920 in Rochdale.
When did Eddie Lyons die?
Eddie Lyons died on 1 November 1996 in Bracknell.
What was Eddie Lyons's occupation?
Eddie Lyons was an association football player.
What nationality was Eddie Lyons?
Eddie Lyons was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Lyons (footballer)
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