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HARCHESTER UNITED FORMER PLAYERS...

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
 
DANNY RAWSTHORNE
Name: Danny Rawsthorne
Country: Republic of Ireland
Position: Midfield

Signed from: Youth Academy in October 2000
Left for: Died in May 2002
 
Danny Rawsthorne made an impact in the first team on his debut by scoring within the first 15 minutes in a 4-0 win over Bradford City. He also went on to set up goals for Scott Lucas.

From that moment on, Rawsthorne had cemented his place in Harchester United's first team and went on to be a part of the team that finished 3rd in the league - he also scored the goal to secure that.

In his second season, Rawsthorne carried on where he'd left off before and also went on to be made the new club captain by new manager Patrick Doyle.

As the Dragons marched on to the UEFA Cup Final, Rawsthorne began his international career - choosing to play for Ireland. Sadly, he never got to play in the World Cup as he was killed in the coach crash.
 

Captain in 2002

Champions League qualifier
 
 
 
LEON RICHARDS
Name: Leon Richards
Country: England
Position: Defender

Signed from: Youth Academy in February 1999
Left for: Died in September 1999
 
Leon Richards was given a professional contract after impressing on his debut against Tottenham in the FA Cup 6th Round. He then went on to remain in defence for the rest of the season.

His only goal for the club came at a vital time in the FA Cup Semi Final win over Charlton. Big things were expected of Richards but he could never fulfil those dreams as he was tragically killed in the air crash.
 
 
 
LUIS AMOR RODRIGUEZ
Name: Luis Amor Rodriguez
Country: Argentina
Position: Striker

Signed from: Real Betis in October 1998
Left for: Boca Juniors in May 2000
 
Luis Amor Rodriguez recieved a hostile reception upon his first arrival to Harchester in which fans were chanting "Go Home, Go Home" - but they'd soon learn to love to once troublesome striker.

Instantly on his debut, Rodriguez set up one goal for Karl Fletcher and scored another himself. This would be the story of the Argentine's season who would later replace Ian Coates as manager.

On the pitch, things couldn't have been better for Rodriguez's team, but off it, there were always problems. The Argentine himself was accused yet later cleared of assaulting Sean Hocknell's wife, Mica.

None of this would hamper the club's quest for success as Rodriguez and his men went all the way to Wembley and secured the FA Cup with victory in the final over Manchester United.

The following season was a struggle. Rodriguez suffered a serious knee injury and was out of the game for nearly five months. During that time, he quit as manager following a bust up with chairman Jerry Block.

It emerged that Rodriguez had been having an affair with Block's wife Lynda and when Lynda became the club's owner, she agreed to let him go back to Argentina - but not before he saved the club from relegation!
 

On International Duty

Cruciate Ligament Injury in 1999

Scoring a goal for the Dragons
 
 
 
CASPER ROSE
Name: Casper Rose
Country: England
Position: Striker

Signed from: Free Transfer in August 2005
Left for: Died in April 2006
 
Casper Rose was signed on a free transfer having previously been at Roma in Italy. It was a surprise signing by a team that had only just been promoted to the Premiership.

It later emerged that Rose was in fact the owner of the club after purchasing it under a company name of "Dragons Corp". But this was only revealed when he been killed by his brother and manager, Alex.
 
 
 
EUGENE ROSE
Name: Eugene Rose
Country: England
Position: Striker

Signed from: Charlton Athletic in August 2005
Left for: Sydney FC in August 2005
 
Eugene Rose was always a controversial figure in football and caused more when he ruined in a memorial ceremony at the club in an attempt to attack his brother, Casper.

The two hadn't got on for years but during time, they healed their wounds. Just when they were getting it together on the pitch, Casper was killed. The following summer, Eugene decided to move on to Australia to be closer to his daughter.
 
 
 
FRANCO ROSSI
Name: Franco Rossi
Country: England
Position: Defender

Signed from: Youth Team in August 1994
Left for: Perugia in October 1999
Signed from: Perugia in July 2005
Left for: Birmingham City in June 2006
 
 
 
JIMMY RUSSELL
Name: Jimmy Russell
Country: England
Position: Defender / Midfield

Signed from: Millwall in July 1989
Left for: Swansea City in June 2000
 
 
 
DAVID RYAN
Name: David Ryan
Country: England
Position: Striker

Signed from: Founder Member, April 1895
Left for: Retired in May 1920
 
 
 
OTHERS

GK. Bill Read (August 1966 to May 1976)
Arrived from Everton, left for Chelsea

ST. David Richards (August 1930 to September 1939)
Arrived from Tottenham Hotspur, left during war

ST. Luke Richards (April 1906 to February 1913)
Arrived from Youth Team, left for Unknown

DF. Billy Richardson (August 1929 to September 1939)
Arrived from Cardiff City, left during war

ST. Antoine Rivere (June 2005 to June 2006)
Arrived from Arsenal, left for Nantes

DF. Charlie Roach (August 1966 to May 1973)
Arrived from Bolton Wanderers, left for Manchester United

DF. Toby Rose (August 1958 to May 1966)
Arrived from Youth Team, left for Oldham Athletic

ST. Thomas Ross (May 1920 to May 1930)
Arrived from Chelsea, left for Queens Park Rangers

DF. Sandy Rowley (August 1920 to September 1939)
Arrived from Youth Team, left during war
 


 
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