About Matt Richards
Born 1984. Matt Richards is a British association football player.
Return to Ipswich Richards made his Ipswich return in 2009 under new manager Roy Keane starting against Cardiff in a 3–0 win at Ninian Park. This would turn out to be his last game for the club as he was released on 14 May 2009.
Walsall Richards had a trial spell with Burton Albion scoring in a friendly against Ilkeston Town, however following a successful trial at League One side Walsall, Richards penned a two-year contract with the Saddlers. Richards stated his desire to sign on at Walsall on Twitter, however, this was not possible.
Shrewsbury Town Richards impressed during a trial period with Shrewsbury Town and underwent a medical at the Greenhous Meadow on 27 July 2011, with the deal expected to be completed in the following days. He signed a two-year deal with the Shropshire outfit on 28 July 2011, and scored his first goal in Shrewsbury colours on 8 October in a 3–2 home win over Barnet. The season finished with Shrewsbury earning promotion to League One with Richards playing in excess of 30 games and earning players, and fans player of the year awards.
Richards was released by Shrewsbury at the end of the 2012–13 season and joined Cheltenham Town on 5 July 2013.
Cheltenham Town Richard joined League Two side Cheltenham Town on 5 July 2013.
Dagenham & Redbridge In August 2015, he signed for League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-year deal after impressing whilst on trial during pre-season. In May 2016 as his contract expired, he was released along with eleven players as Dagenham were relegated to the National League.
Later years In November 2017, after a year out of the game, Richards joined Bath City of the National League South. On 23 March 2019, he joined Banbury United in the Southern Football League Premier Division. He left the club in late May, at the end of the season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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2002–03 First Division
2003–04 First Division
2004–05 Championship
2005–06 Championship
2006–07 Championship
2008–09 Championship
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2007–08 League One
2008–09 League One
League One
League Two
League One
League Two
2014–15 League Two
League Two
National League South
2018–19 National League South
Shrewsbury Town Players' Player of the Year: 2011–12
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Who is Matt Richards?
British association football player (born 1984)
When was Matt Richards born?
Matt Richards was born on 26 December 1984 in Harlow.
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Matt Richards is an association football player.
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Matt Richards is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matt Richards (footballer, born 1984)
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