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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	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.

References

• 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