Richard Coates (footballer)

Richard Coates (1889 – 1960) was an English footballer who played for Stoke.

Career

Coates was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played amateur football with Welsh club Mardy before joining Stoke in 1912. He played in one first team match which came in a 1–0 defeat to Coventry City during the 1912–13 season before returning to amateur football with Annfield Plain.

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