The Eagle flies into Orient

Edwards will bring 18 years of playing experience to the East London club as well as having been the assistant boss at St. Albans.

Speaking to their official site boss Geraint Williams said: "We're delighted to welcome Andy to the club. He brings a lot of good ideas to the table and we're looking forward to working with him.

The Edwards Files

Full name	Andrew David Edwards
Date of birth	17 September 1971 (1971-09-17) (age 37)
Place of birth	Epping, England
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position	Central Defender
Senior career1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1989-1995 1995-1996 1996-2003 2003-2004 2004-2006 2006 2006-2007	Southend United Birmingham City Peterborough United Rushden & Diamonds Southend United → Grays Athletic (loan) Aldershot Town	147 0(5) 040 0(1) 267 (10) 041 0(4) 032 0(1) 005 0(0) 017 0(0)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:50, 31 December 2007 (UTC). * Appearances (Goals)