Joseph Edelston (27 April 1891 – 10 March 1970) was an English professional football player and manager, best remembered for his 17 years serving Fulham in the Football League as a player, caretaker manager and reserve team manager.
[2][4][5] He also represented Hull City and Manchester City as a player and was included in the FA XI squad for a tour of South Africa in 1910.
[1][6] Later in his career he managed Reading and worked for Brentford and Leyton Orient as a coach.
[7][8] His son Maurice was also a footballer and later a successful sports broadcaster.
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