Richard Paul Leadbeater (born 21 October 1977) is an English retired footballer, who played as a forward.[3] He is now an ordained minister in the Church of England.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Paul Leadbeater[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1977[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Dudley, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward[2] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1998 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | → Hereford United (loan) | 5 | (7) |
| 1998–1999 | Hereford United | ||
| 1999–2001 | Stevenage Borough | 39 | (7) |
| 2001 | Hednesford Town | 5 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Nuneaton Borough | 11 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In September 2024, Leadbeater was appointed Senior Pastor of Dundonald Church, a large Conservative Evangelical church in Raynes Park, South West London.[5]
Leadbeater While playing part-time Leadbeater began a theology degree at the University of Birmingham.[6] Leadbeater retired from football aged 26 to pursue full-time Christian ministry.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Richard Leadbeater". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Divine goals for ex-Bulls striker worcesternews.co.uk
- ^ When Football Comes Second Striker Answered Higher Calling wolvesheroes.com
- ^ "My Hereford United United: Richard Leadbeater". Your Herefordshire.
- ^ Malooly, Adam (24 April 2024). "Dundonald Church Appoints New Senior Pastor". Co-Mission. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Former Hereford United star, Richard Leadbeater, becomes a vicar". Hereford Times.
- ^ ""My Hereford United Story"". Your Herefordshire . com. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
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