Richard McGough (1892 – 18 April 1917) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United as a centre half.[1][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard McGough[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1892 | ||
| Place of birth | Carlisle, England | ||
| Date of death | 18 April 1917 (aged 24–25)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Pas-de-Calais, France[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Carlisle United | |||
| 1914–1917 | Newcastle United | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life
editMcGough served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War and was an acting bombardier when he died of wounds in France on 18 April 1917.[4] He was buried in Feuchy British Cemetery.[2]
Career statistics
edit| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Newcastle United | 1914–15[5] | First Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 187. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ a b c "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ^ "To The Glory of God". Newcastle United Football Club. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Richard McGough | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Richard McGough". 11v11.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
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