Albert Richards (footballer)

Albert Charles Richards (18 July 1903 – 1973) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward and outside right in the Football League for Gillingham and Brentford.[1] He had a particular affiliation with hometown Kent League club Chatham Town, whom he served in three spells.[1]

Albert Richards
Personal information
Full name Albert Charles Richards[1]
Date of birth (1903-07-18)18 July 1903
Place of birth Chatham, England
Date of death 1973 (aged 69–70)[2]
Position(s) Centre forward, outside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chatham Town
1923–1924 Charlton Athletic 20 (3)
1924 Luton Town 2 (0)
Chatham Town
1925–1926 Gillingham 25 (4)
1926–1928 Chatham Town
1928–1929 Brentford 2 (0)
Dartford
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Luton Town 1924–25[3] Third Division South 2 0 0 0 2 0
Gillingham 1925–26[4] Third Division South 25 4 0 0 25 4
Brentford 1928–29[5] Third Division South 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 29 4 0 0 29 4

References
  1. Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 133. ISBN 978-0955294914.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 243. ISBN 190589161X.
  3. "Albert Richards". Hatters Heritage. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  4. "Gillingham FC Career Details". Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  5. White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 370. ISBN 0951526200.


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