Richard Coates (footballer)
# 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.

## Career statistics

| Club | Season | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Stoke | 1912–13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
