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 initially encountered Matt Busby in 1950, facilitated by a common acquaintance. From the mid-1950s he was an investor in Manchester United and joined the club's governing body immediately following the Munich air disaster in February 1958 and purchased ten shares worth £1 each. He became vice-chairman in December 1964 and club chairman in June 1965 upon Harold Hardman's passing, overseeing United's triumph in winning the First Division title in 1967, finishing as runners-up in 1968, and the European Cup on May 29th that year.