Eddie Tunney


Edward Luton Tunney was an English footballer who played as a full back.

Pre-war career

Tunney started his career in football on the staff at Everton, however whilst there he played in the reserve side.
He then moved to Wrexham in 1937, staying there until he was forced to move away due to his stationing as a sergeant instructor.

During the war

During the war, Tunney played as a war-time guest for Tranmere Rovers, Hartlepool United, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur

Post-war career

After the war, Tunney returned to Wrexham, where he played until 1952. He made a total of 222 appearances for Wrexham over the course of his two spells there, before moving to non-league Winsford United.

Death

Tunney died on 8 September 2011, just a few weeks away from his 96th birthday. He was survived by his wife, Daisy.