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Richard Harris

b. 1980

English footballer (born 1980)

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Born 1980. Richard Harris is a British association football player.

Richard Harris (born 23 October 1980) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace and Wycombe Wanderers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He made an appearance in the FA Youth Cup final against Leeds United in the 1996–97 season against players like Paul Robinson, Harry Kewell and Alan Smith.

Career Born in Croydon, Harris joined Crystal Palace as a seven-year-old and progressed through the youth and reserve teams to the first team, for whom he made his debut against Huddersfield Town in May 1999. He made 13 league and cup appearances for Crystal Palace, and had loan spells at Mansfield Town and Wycombe Wanderers, before joining Wycombe Wanderers on a permanent basis in April 2002. Harris scored eight goals in 39 appearances in all competitions for Wycombe Wanderers, He joined non-league side Woking in December 2003, He then dropped into non-league football with spells at Eastbourne Borough, Maidenhead United, Merthyr Tydfil, Llanelli, and Tonbridge Angels.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Harris?

English footballer (born 1980)

When was Richard Harris born?

Richard Harris was born on 23 October 1980 in Croydon.

What is Richard Harris's occupation?

Richard Harris is an association football player.

What nationality is Richard Harris?

Richard Harris is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Harris

· Wikidata: Q7326286

· DBpedia: Richard Harris (footballer)

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