Biography

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The central midfielder who signed a pro-deal with West Bromwich Albion also gained senior minutes on loan at non-league Stourbridge, Alvechurch and, last season, Leamington.

Richards has been part of West Brom’s youth system since he was 11 years old and helped their U21s win the Premier League Cup in 2022 as well as earning the Academy Player of the Year Award that season.