Dick Wombwell

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

1. Brighton vs Preston 1908 F A cup

• 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.

External links

• Profile at StretfordEnd.co.uk
• Profile at MUFCInfo.com