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	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.