Richard Johnson

Date of birth27 April 1974
Place of birthNewcastle
NationalityAustralian
Weight76 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionMidfielder

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
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
1994-95 Watford FA Cup 1
1995-96 Watford FA Cup 2
1996-97 Watford League Cup 1
1997-98 Watford FA Cup 2
1
1998-99 Watford FA Cup 1
1
1999-00 Watford FA Cup 1
1
1999-00 Watford League Cup 1
1999-00 Watford Premier League 20
3
3
4
2000-01 Watford League Division 1 1
2
2002-03 Northampton Town League Division 2 5
1
1
2
2002-03 Watford League Division 1 5
7
2
2003-04 Colchester United LDV Vans Trophy
1
2003-04 Queens Park Rangers League Division 2 10
1
1
2003-04 Stoke City FA Cup 1
1
2003-04 Stoke City League Division 1 3
4
1
2003-04 Watford League Cup 1
2004-05 Milton Keynes Dons LDV Vans Trophy
1
1
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
04 Nov 2003 Yeovil Town v Colchester United D 2-2 LDV Vans Trophy 2nd round - southern section


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.