He served in the British Army during the Second World War, which brought him to Plymouth. Edds was seen playing for an Army team in the Plymouth and District League by Plymouth Argyle and the club agreed a fee with Millwall for his transfer.
During World War II, he served in the British Army, ultimately bringing him to Plymouth.  Plymouth Argyle saw Edds play for an Army team in the Plymouth and District League and agreed to pay Millwall a fee for his transfer.