Richard Williams (footballer)

Richard Williams
Personal information
Full name Richard Williams
Date of birth 1 January 1869(1869-01-01)
Place of birth Chesterfield, England
Playing position Goalkeeper
Youth career
– Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1891–1895 Everton 58 (0)
– Luton Town ? (?)
Total 58 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Richard Williams (born 1 January 1869) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

A native of Chesterfield, Williams began his career as a trainee with Everton, and was a member of the first team between 1891 and 1895, making a total of 70 appearancces - 58 in the Football League and 12 in the FA Cup.[1] Williams played in the 1893 FA Cup Final for Everton, and moved to Luton Town in February 1895.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Pre-1900 players". EFC History. http://www.efchistory.co.uk/Other%20Players%20pre%201900.htm. Retrieved 11 November 2009. 
  2. ^ "Everton Player Stats Richard Williams". Everton F.C. official site. http://www.evertonfc.com/stats/?mode=player_details&player_id=780. Retrieved 11 November 2009.