Percy Richards

Who is Percy Richards?

Percy Richards was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.After leaving Plymoutn Argyle he signed for Tunbridge Wells Rangers in 1930. In season 30-31 he became the record goalscorer for a season in the Kent League 82 goals in 48 matches, a record that still stands I believe. He stayed for one more season with the Rangers he again scored prolifically being Rangers leading scorer in the Southern League and joint leader in the Kent League and London Combination. 1932-33 saw him move to Folkestone Town but his real love was Tunbridge Wells Rangers and after serving as a Vice President,then Vice Chairman he became President in 1961 staying in that job until his death in 1965