John Frederick Richmond (17 September 1938 — August 2018) was an English

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who played as a

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Career

In January 1956, Richmond signed for

Derby County Derby County Football Club () is a professional association football club based in Derby, Derbyshire, England. In 2022, it was announced that DCFC was acquired by Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd, a Derbyshire-based property group. Founded in 1884 ...

from local club Derby Corinthians. On 12 April 1958, Richmond made his debut for Derby in a 0–0 draw against

Huddersfield Town Huddersfield Town Association Football Club is a professional football club based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, which compete in the . The team have played home games at the Kirklees Stadium since moving from Leeds Road in 1994. The ...

. Richmond made five further league appearances for the club, with the majority of Richmond's time at the club spent playing for the reserves in the

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. In June 1963, Richmond joined

Chelmsford City Chelmsford City Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Chelmsford, Essex, England. Currently members of they play at the Melbourne Stadium. History Chelmsford Chelmsford Football Club was established in 1878 by members o ...

, where he stayed until 1965.

References

1938 births 2018 deaths Men's association football wingers English men's footballers Footballers from Derby People educated at Derby School Derby County F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-midfielder-1930s-stub