Edwards first met Matt Busby in 1950, as they were introduced by a mutual friend. From the mid 1950s he was an investor in Manchester United and joined the club's board of directors the day after the Munich air disaster in February 1958 and bought ten shares worth £1 each. He became vice-chairman in December 1964 and club chairman in June 1965 upon the death of Harold Hardman, overseeing United's success in winning the First Division title in 1967, finishing runners up in 1968, and the European Cup on 29 May that year.
Edwards first encountered Matt Busby in 1950 through a mutual acquaintance. He became financially invested in Manchester United from the mid-1950s and joined the club's governing body immediately following the Munich air disaster in February 1958, purchasing ten shares worth £1 each. He advanced to become vice-chairman in December 1964 and then chairman in June 1965 upon Harold Hardman's passing, overseeing United's achievements with titles won in 1967, runner-up finishes in 1968, and the European Cup on May 29th of that year.