| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard John Landon | ||
| Date of birth | 22 March 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Worthing, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1993–1994 | Bedworth United | ? | (?) |
| 1994–1995 | Plymouth Argyle | 32 | (12) |
| 1995–1997 | Stockport County | 13 | (4) |
| 1997 | → Macclesfield Town (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 1997 | → Rotherham United (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 1997–1999 | Macclesfield Town | 32 | (9) |
| 1998 | → Hednesford Town (loan) | ? | (?) |
| 1999–2002 | Altrincham | 34 | (11) |
| 2002–2003 | Radcliffe Borough | ? | (?) |
| Total | 119 | (36) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
|||
Richard John Landon (born 22 March 1970) is a retired English footballer who played as a striker.
Landon combined his job as a part-time player with an office job before entering the professional game. While at his desk, he was told he had phone call waiting from Peter Shilton, who had spotted him playing for Bedworth United. He almost didn't take the call, sensing it was a wind-up.[1] He accepted an offer of a trial from Plymouth Argyle and impressed, which led to a £30,000 transfer.[2] He scored five goals in his first eight appearances for the club, including a hat-trick in their 8–1 win at Hartlepool United on 7 May 1994.[3] The following season was a disappointing one for Landon, having suffered a number of injuries. He scored another seven goals before new manager Neil Warnock sold him to Stockport County for £50,000.[1] Two spells with Macclesfield Town and one with Rotherham United followed before he finished his career back in non-league football.[4] He returned to Stockport County after retiring from playing as the club's kit man.[1]