James Richardson Player Profile

Player Details

  • Full Name: James Robert Richardson
  • Born: January 1st, 1885
  • Died: August 1st, 1951
  • Position: striker


Playing History

Season Win % Draw % Loss %
1920-21 - - - - - - -
1919-20 - - - - - - -
1918-19 - - - - - - -
1916-17 - - - - - - -
1915-16 - - - - - - -
1914-15 - - - - - - -
Totals: 0 (0) 0


 Apps = First Team Appearances (Sub Appearances) | Gls = Goals
 GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in
 Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals

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 Recent First Team Goals
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 List of Goals Scored
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 List of Games Played
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Biography

Date of birth and death are complete, only the year is known.

He remains Ayr United's third-highest goalscorer, despite having missed two seasons due to active service. On 4 January 1921, Ayr United held a testimonial match at Somerset Park for Richardson, known amongst fans as "Jimmy's Day".

Turned out for United before the war. Member of the Sunderland side that was defeated 1-0 by Aston Villa in the 1913 F.A. Cup Final. Reported to have crossed to France in July 1916. Further reported to have been discharged from the service in October 1918, suffering from stomach trouble. Re-signed for United and featured in several games towards the end of 1918.


Timeline

  • Date of Birth

    James was born on this date.