He began playing football as a youth, turning professional in 1924 with Third Division South Charlton Athletic, where he became the club's regular keeper and made 131 league appearances in four seasons. In a Football League Management Committee Meeting in May 1928, Preedy was removed from retained to transfer list.
He began playing football as a youth, becoming a professional in 1924 with Third Division South Charlton Athletic, where he served as their regular goalkeeper and made 131 league appearances over four seasons. In May 1928, Preedy was removed from the club's list of players who could be transferred.