Dick Richards

Richard William Richards (14 February 1890 – 29 January 1934) was a Welsh footballer who played in various forward positions in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United and Fulham, and internationally for Wales.

Career

Richards was born in Glyn Ceiriog and played non-league football for Bronygarth, Chirk and Oswestry United before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

During his time at Wolves, Richards played 88 League games either side of World War I, scoring 22 goals. scoring in a 2–1 win against England during the 1919–20 British Home Championship.

He joined West Ham United in 1922 for a fee of £300. Initially joining as an outside-left, he was moved to the opposite flank to accommodate Jimmy Ruffell. Richards picked up more international caps, playing at inside-left, at the 1923–24 British Home Championship, which saw victories for Wales against all three other teams.