39 Facts About Richard Duffy

Richard Michael Duffy was born on 30 August 1985 and is a Welsh former professional footballer who is the player-manager at Northern Premier League Division One West club Congleton Town.

Richard Duffy began his career at Swansea City, making his debut as a 16-year-old in December 2001, before winning a six-figure sum move to Premier League side Portsmouth in January 2004.

Richard Duffy never broke into the first-team picture at Fratton Park and instead enjoyed numerous loan moves at Burnley, Coventry City, and former club Swansea.

Richard Duffy switched to Millwall in February 2009 before signing with Exeter City in July 2009.

Richard Duffy stayed at the club for four years before joining Notts County via Eastleigh in June 2016.

Richard Duffy began coaching at Congleton Town in May 2020 and was appointed as the club's manager 12 months later.

Richard Duffy had forced through the move after rejecting Swansea's offer of a three-year contract, despite manager Brian Flynn's insistence that he would remain at Vetch Field.

The club could take cash up front or gamble on getting more from the tribunal in terms of compensation because Richard Duffy is under the age of 24.

Richard Duffy knows a move to Portsmouth would be a big lift for his full international prospects with Wales.

I'm telling Richard Duffy to be sensible, but to make the most of any opportunities that come along.

Richard Duffy gained much admiration from the Burnley fans for his excellent performances, and the loan deal was extended into another month.

Richard Duffy joined fellow Championship side Coventry City on a three-month loan in January 2005, becoming Micky Adams's first signing at Highfield Road.

Richard Duffy played 15 games for the "Sky Blues", helping the club to narrowly avoid relegation.

Richard Duffy made 34 appearances at the club, helping Coventry to a respectable eighth-place finish.

Richard Duffy played 13 games before returning to the South coast.

Richard Duffy featured in 11 League One games for the "Swans", falling somewhat out of favour after manager Kenny Jackett was replaced by Roberto Martinez.

Richard Duffy was told he was free to leave Portsmouth in January 2009, having started just the one game for "Pompey" in five years.

In February 2009, Richard Duffy joined Kenny Jackett's Millwall on a contract until the end of the season.

Richard Duffy played 12 League One games for the "Lions", but was one of ten players released from The Den in May 2009.

In July 2009, Richard Duffy signed for newly-promoted League One side Exeter City.

Richard Duffy again helped Paul Tisdale's side to exceed expectations by finishing just three points outside the play-offs.

Richard Duffy signed a new one-year contract with the "Grecians" in May 2011.

Richard Duffy signed a two-year contract with League Two side Port Vale in July 2012; this move reunited him with former Coventry boss Micky Adams.

Richard Duffy admitted that having Micky Adams as his manager was the main reason he chose to come to Vale Park.

Richard Duffy went on to finish the campaign with 30 appearances to his name, helping the club to a ninth-place finish in League One.

Richard Duffy signed a new two-year contract in June 2014.

Richard Duffy played a total of 29 games throughout the campaign.

Richard Duffy impressed manager Rob Page, who praised his organisation skills and fitness levels.

Richard Duffy's consistency meant that he went on to establish himself as the established centre-back alongside one of Inniss, Streete and McGivern.

On 27 May 2016, Richard Duffy rejected a new contract at Port Vale and dropped down two divisions to sign a two-year contract with National League club Eastleigh; manager Chris Todd described him as "one of my top targets this summer".

Richard Duffy filled in as captain during absences by Michael O'Connor and the Nottingham Post reported that he had an "outstanding season".

On 21 August 2019, Richard Duffy joined Northern Premier League Division One South East club Kidsgrove Athletic.

Richard Duffy won four caps for the Wales under-17 team, three caps for the under-19 side, as well as seven caps for the under-21s.

Richard Duffy made his full international debut for Wales at the Liberty Stadium in a goalless draw with Slovenia on 17 August 2005.

Richard Duffy further played against Poland four days later, and gave away a penalty for a foul on Kamil Kosowski, which was converted for the only goal of the game.

Richard Duffy was dropped from the squad in May 2007, but made a return in March 2008 for the friendly encounter with Luxembourg.

Richard Duffy could operate as a right-back or at the centre of defence.

In May 2020, Richard Duffy was appointed as assistant manager to Ryan Austin at North West Counties League Premier Division side Congleton Town.

Richard Duffy succeeded Austin as manager on 24 May 2021, who resigned for personal reasons.