He went on to manage the Toronto Blizzard in the NASL from 1979 to 1981, and in retirement founded the Tulsa Soccer Club.
Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, Eddy began playing football at the age of eight, and turned professional at 17.
[1] He made 482 appearances in the Football League for Barrow, Watford and Sheffield United.
[2] He was then signed by the New York Cosmos as part of a squad strengthening program following the arrival of Pelé; fellow British players to sign with the Cosmos at the same time included Tony Field, Dave Clements and Terry Garbett.
[3] Eddy spent two seasons with the Cosmos, making 30 appearances in the NASL,[4] becoming captain of a team which included Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer and Giorgio Chinaglia.