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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Wombwell | ||
| Date of birth | 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Date of death | 1943 (aged 65–66) | ||
| 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) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- 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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