Richard Bourne (footballer) explained

Richard Bourne
Fullname:Richard Adrian Bourne[1]
Birth Date:9 December 1954
Birth Place:Colchester, England
Position:Central defender
Youthclubs1:Colchester United
Years1:1971–1973
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Years2:1973–1976
Caps2:122
Goals2:17
Years3:1976–1979
Clubs3:Bath City
Caps3:144
Goals3:29
Years4:1979–1982
Clubs4:Torquay United
Caps4:68
Goals4:7
Years5:1982–1988
Clubs5:Weymouth
Caps5:324
Goals5:34

Richard Adrian Bourne (born 9 December 1954) is an English former professional footballer. He played as a central defender.

Bourne joined Colchester United as a junior, making his league debut in the 1971–72 season. He eventually signed professional in April 1973, but failed to make any further league appearances for the Layer Road side after that season. He subsequently played for Ramsgate before joining Bath City.

He was playing for Bath City in June 1979 (having joined them at least prior to April 1976 when he joined Torquay United. He lasted 3 seasons at Plainmoor, scoring 7 times in 68 league games before leaving for non-league Weymouth. He had a benefit match at Weymouth in 1989.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Records 1946–1998. Barry J. Hugman. 1998. Queen Anne Press. 1-85291-585-4.
  2. Web site: 1989–90. Weymouth F.C.. 2009-01-20.