The star attraction at most grounds during the Edwardian era was bandy-legged outside-right Billy Meredith. 

Once described as ‘the football wonder of all time’, Meredith was footballs first superstar.  

With his trademark toothpick he played for both Manchester clubs in a long career consisting of 1,584 games (at various levels) during which he scored 470 goals.   

This is more remarkable feat given the fact that the FA suspended him on two occasions over allegations of match fixing and illegal payments.   

Meredith was almost 50 when he played his last competitive game for Manchester City against Newcastle United in an FA Cup semi final.