Richard McGough (1892 – 18 April 1917) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United as a centre half.[1][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard McGough[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1892 | ||
| Place of birth | Carlisle, England | ||
| Date of death | 18 April 1917 (aged 24–25)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Pas-de-Calais, France[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Carlisle United | |||
| 1914–1917 | Newcastle United | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life edit
McGough served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War and was an acting bombardier when he died of wounds in France on 18 April 1917.[4] He was buried in Feuchy British Cemetery.[2]
Career statistics edit
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Newcastle United | 1914–15[5] | First Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 187. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ a b c "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ^ "To The Glory of God". Newcastle United Football Club. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Richard McGough | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Richard McGough". 11v11.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
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