Richard Wombwell (1877 – 1943) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. He played for Bulwell, Ilkeston Town, Derby County, Bristol City, Manchester United, Heart of Midlothian, Brighton & Hove Albion, Blackburn Rovers and Ilkeston United. The highlight of his career came at Brighton when he scored the winning goal in a famous giant killing of Preston North End in 1908. References External links Profile at StretfordEnd.co.uk Profile at MUFCInfo.com 1877 births Cricketers from Nottingham 1943 deaths English footballers Ilkeston Town F.C. (1880s) players Derby County F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Ilkeston United F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League players Association football wingers