Edward Critchley

Edward Critchley (31 December 1903 – 1996) was an English footballer. A First Division championship winner with Everton, he has been described as "the finest 'homegrown' player ever produced by Stockport County".

Career Stockport County Critchley played local football for Spring Gardens, Stockport Union Chapel, Cheadle and Witton Albion before joining Stockport County via Stalybridge Celtic in 1922. He made his debut on 9 December 1922, in a 2–0 defeat to Port Vale at the Old Recreation Ground.

Later career After playing in the first 11 games of the season, he lost his place in the Preston team. He was transferred to Port Vale with cash in exchange for John Friar in December 1934. However, he lost his place in the Vale team in early April 1935, and was released at the end of the season and moved on to South Liverpool.

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Honours Everton FA Community Shield: 1928 & 1932 Football League First Division: 1927–28 & 1931–32 Football League Second Division: 1930–31