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Dick Wombwell

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Dick Wombwell
Personal information
Full name Richard Wombwell
Date of birth 1877
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Date of death 1943 (aged 65–66)
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
Bulwell
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
189?–1899 Ilkeston Town
1899–1902 Derby County 85 (17)
1902–1904 Bristol City 92 (19)
1904–1906 Manchester United 47 (3)
1906–1907 Hearts 10 (1)
1907–1908 Brighton & Hove Albion 20 (3)
1907–1908 Blackburn Rovers 15 (1)
1906–1907 Ilkeston United ? (?)
Total 269 (44)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Richard Wombwell (1877 – 1943) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. He played for Bulwell, Ilkeston Town, Derby County, Bristol City, Manchester United, Heart of Midlothian, Brighton & Hove Albion, Blackburn Rovers and Ilkeston United. The highlight of his career came at Brighton when he scored the winning goal in a famous giant killing of Preston North End in 1908.[1]

References

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  • Emms, Steve; Wells, Richard (2007). Scottish League Players' Records 1890-91 to 1938-39. SoccerData. ISBN 978-1-899468-66-9.
  • Joyce, Michael (2002). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
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