Geoff Richards (footballer)
Geoffrey Mottram Richards (24 April 1929 – 8 May 2014)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Geoffrey Mottram Richards | ||
| Date of birth | 24 April 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Bilston, England | ||
| Date of death | 8 May 2014 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Wolverhampton, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1943–1946 | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1952 | West Bromwich Albion | 3 | (1) |
| Stafford Rangers | |||
| Atherstone Town | |||
| Bilston Town | |||
| Hednesford Town | |||
| Teams managed | |||
| Hednesford Town | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Bilston, Richards played for West Bromwich Albion between 1943 and 1952,[2] making three appearances for them in the Football League.[3] He later played non-league football for Stafford Rangers, Atherstone Town, Bilston Town and Hednesford Town, where he was player-manager.[2]
Later life and death
Richards died on 8 May 2014, at the age of 85.[2]
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References
- "Geoff Richards". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
- "Tributes to former Baggies winger Geoff Richards". Express and Star. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.|title=
- "WEST BROMWICH ALBION : 1946/47 - 2012/13". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
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