Richard Williams (footballer)
Richard Williams (born 1 January 1869) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 January 1869 | ||
| Place of birth | Chesterfield, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Everton | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1891–1895 | Everton | 58 | (0) |
| – | Luton Town | ? | (?) |
| Total | 58 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
A native of Chesterfield, Williams began his career as a trainee with Everton, and was a member of the first team between 1891 and 1895, making a total of 70 appearances - 58 in the Football League and 12 in the FA Cup.[1] Williams played in the 1893 FA Cup Final for Everton, and moved to Luton Town in February 1895.[2]
References
- "Pre-1900 players". EFC History. Archived from the original on 7 March 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- "Everton Player Stats Richard Williams". Everton F.C. official site. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
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