David Richards (footballer)

David Richards (1 October 1896 – 25 June 1971) was an English footballer who played professionally for Port Vale, Dundee United, Luton Town and Watford. He made 232 league appearances in an eleven-year career in the English and Scottish leagues between 1922 and 1933. His only honour was to help Dundee United to win the Second Division title in 1924–25.
Playing career
Richards played for Larkhall Thistle before travelling to England to join Port Vale in August 1922. His only appearance was at centre-half in a 1–0 defeat at Notts County on 28 October 1922, and he was released at the end of the season.
Richards then became one of new Dundee Hibernian manager Jimmy Brownlie's first signings for the 1923–24 season, and made his debut for "Hibs" in a Penman Cup tie against St. Johnstone on 15 August 1923. Two months later the club changed its name mid-season, with Richards being one of the players that appeared in their...