Dick Wombwell

Richard Wombwell (1877 – 1943) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. He played for Bulwell, Ilkeston Town, Derby County, Bristol City, Manchester United, Heart of Midlothian, Brighton & Hove Albion, Blackburn Rovers and Ilkeston United. The highlight of his career came at Brighton when he scored the winning goal in a famous giant killing of Preston North End in 1908.[1]

Dick Wombwell
Personal information
Full name Richard Wombwell
Date of birth 1877
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Date of death 1943 (aged 6566)
Playing position(s) Winger
Youth career
Bulwell
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
189?–1899 Ilkeston Town
1899–1902 Derby County 85 (17)
1902–1904 Bristol City 92 (19)
1904–1906 Manchester United 47 (3)
1906–1907 Hearts 10 (1)
1907–1908 Brighton & Hove Albion 20 (3)
1907–1908 Blackburn Rovers 15 (1)
1906–1907 Ilkeston United ? (?)
Total 269 (44)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  • Emms, Steve; Wells, Richard (2007). Scottish League Players' Records 1890-91 to 1938-39. SoccerData. ISBN 978-1-899468-66-9.
  • Joyce, Michael (2002). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.


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