Richard Johnson
| Date of birth | 27 April 1974 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Johnson spent virtually the whole of the 2000-01 campaign recovering from a cruciate ligament injury suffered in the closing stages of the previous season. He made his long-awaited return to the Watford first-team at the end of April when he came off the subs' bench against Tranmere Rovers and returned to the starting line-up for the final game at Burnley.
An experienced central midfield player he possesses a powerful long-range shot and when fully fit is capable of dominating the centre of the park.
Johnson's Watford contract was cancelled in September 2003 before joining Colchester United on non-contract terms the following month then Stoke City on a three-month contract. He then joined Queens Park Rangers in February 2004 in another three-month deal that was subsequently extended to June 2005 but cancelled in December 2004.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Watford | 11 May 1992 | 29 Sep 2003 | |
| Northampton Town | 07 Feb 2003 | 08 Mar 2003 | L |
| Colchester United | 27 Oct 2003 | 04 Nov 2003 | |
| Stoke City | 28 Nov 2003 | 15 Feb 2004 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 17 Feb 2004 | 31 Dec 2004 | |
| Milton Keynes Dons | 26 Oct 2004 | 27 Nov 2004 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1994-95 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Watford | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Watford | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Watford | Premier League | 20 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Watford | League Division 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Northampton Town | League Division 2 | 5 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Watford | League Division 1 | 5 | 7 |
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| 2003-04 | Colchester United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 2 | 10 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Stoke City | League Division 1 | 3 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Milton Keynes Dons | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 6 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar 1995 | Crystal Palace v Watford | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 06 Jan 1996 | Watford v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Jan 1996 | Wimbledon v Watford | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 24 Sep 1996 | Sunderland v Watford | L |
1-0 Agg: 3-0 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 03 Jan 1998 | Watford v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday v Watford | L | 0-0 (3-5) | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 02 Jan 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Watford | L | 5-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Aug 1999 | Watford v Wimbledon | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 10 Aug 1999 | Sunderland v Watford | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Aug 1999 | Liverpool v Watford | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Oct 1999 | Middlesbrough v Watford | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Oct 1999 | Manchester United v Watford | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Oct 1999 | Watford v Middlesbrough | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 1999 | Coventry City v Watford | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 1999 | Sheffield Wednesday v Watford | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 1999 | Watford v Sunderland | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 04 Dec 1999 | Wimbledon v Watford | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 1999 | Watford v Birmingham City | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Dec 1999 | Watford v Everton | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Watford | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1999 | Watford v Southampton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2000 | Derby County v Watford | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 2000 | Watford v Liverpool | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 04 Mar 2000 | Watford v West Ham United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Mar 2000 | Newcastle United v Watford | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Mar 2000 | Watford v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Mar 2000 | Watford v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2000 | Everton v Watford | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 Apr 2000 | Watford v Derby County | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2000 | Southampton v Watford | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 2000 | Watford v Arsenal | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2000 | Watford v Manchester United | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Watford v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 May 2001 | Gillingham v Watford | W | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Burnley v Watford | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Sheffield United v Watford | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Watford v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Watford v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Gillingham v Watford | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Oct 2002 | Stoke City v Watford | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Rotherham United v Watford | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Nov 2002 | Watford v Ipswich Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Apr 2003 | Crystal Palace v Watford | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Bradford City v Watford | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Watford | L | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 May 2003 | Watford v Sheffield United | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Watford v AFC Bournemouth | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.