William Richards
| Date of birth | 06 October 1874 |
| Place of birth | West Bromwich |
| Position | Centre forward |
Billy had done well at West Bromwich and started with a debut goal for Newton Heath. The new Manchester United regime did not require his services.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-02 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 9 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 1901 | Manchester United v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Jan 1902 | Manchester United v Preston North End | L | 0-2 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Jan 1902 | Gainsborough Trinity v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 18 Jan 1902 | Bristol City v Manchester United | L | 4-0 | League Division Two | |
| 25 Jan 1902 | Manchester United v Blackpool | L | 0-1 | League Division Two | |
| 15 Feb 1902 | Manchester United v Glossop North End | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 08 Mar 1902 | West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United | L | 4-0 | League Division Two | |
| 17 Mar 1902 | Chesterfield Town v Manchester United | L | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.