Richard McGough

Richard McGough (1892 – 18 April 1917) was an English professional football centre half who played in the Football League for Newcastle United.[1][3]

Richard McGough
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]
Playing position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Carlisle United
1914–1917 Newcastle United 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

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
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
  1. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 187. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  3. "To The Glory of God". Newcastle United Football Club. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  4. "Richard McGough | Service Record | Football and the First World War". Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  5. "Richard McGough". 11v11.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.


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