25 Facts About Richard Naylor

Richard Alan Naylor was born on 28 February 1977 and is an English former footballer who played as a centre-back.

Richard Naylor started out his Ipswich career as a robust centre forward making an instant impact in the mid-1990s for the club.

Richard Naylor came on as a first-half substitute for the injured David Johnson, and was widely credited at the time for changing the shape of the match in Ipswich's favour, scoring one and setting up another sending Ipswich back into the Premier League for the first time since 1995.

Richard Naylor was loaned out to Barnsley and Millwall in 2002 in what seemed to many as the end of his Ipswich career.

On 14 January 2009, Richard Naylor joined his boyhood team Leeds United on loan from Ipswich.

Richard Naylor helped rejuvenate Leeds' form after signing for his boyhood club, who had previously conceded several goals from set pieces.

In July 2009, he signed for Leeds permanently from Ipswich Town and Naylor was appointed the new permanent captain of Leeds United following former captain Frazer Richardson's departure in the summer.

Richard Naylor retained his place in the side against Charlton Athletic.

Richard Naylor returned to the Leeds side against Accrington Stanley in the Football League Trophy.

Richard Naylor suffered an injury late on in the match against Hartlepool but was fit enough to start against Stockport County.

Richard Naylor captained Leeds to victory in the FA Cup third round against Manchester United.

Richard Naylor missed Leeds' FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur on 23 January 2010 through injury.

Richard Naylor missed Leeds defeat to Swindon Town but returned against Colchester United.

Richard Naylor played in Leeds' Football League Trophy second leg Northern Area final match against Carlisle United and Richard Naylor was at fault for one of the goals conceded when his error let in Adam Clayton to slot the ball home for Carlisle.

Richard Naylor scored two goals against Yeovil Town 5 April 2010.

On 1 May 2010, during a game in which a win would have seen Leeds promoted, Richard Naylor scored an own goal which gave Charlton Athletic the victory, and ensured that Leeds' season came down to the final match.

Richard Naylor missed Leeds' pre season tour of Slovakia through injury, but it was during the tour that manager Simon Grayson said Richard Naylor would remain as Leeds club captain for the forthcoming season.

Richard Naylor captained Leeds in the opening game of the season loss against Derby County, he was on the bench for the following game after being replaced by Alex Bruce in the starting line-up against Lincoln City.

Richard Naylor remained on the bench in the game against Sheffield United.

Richard Naylor managed to get an assist for Max Gradel in Richard Naylor's final game for Leeds against Championship winners Queesn Park Rangers.

Richard Naylor said in an interview about his time at Leeds 'when I look back on it I can have pride that I have made a positive contribution and helped the club move forward.

On 11 July 2011, Richard Naylor joined Doncaster Rovers on a short-term contract from Leeds United on a free transfer.

Richard Naylor made 15 appearances for Doncaster before leaving the club in January 2012.

On 12 July 2012, Richard Naylor retired from playing football and re-joined Leeds United as a coach working with the youth team alongside Neil Redfearn.

On 11 July 2014, Richard Naylor was made redundant as Leeds Under 18's Manager by Owner Massimo Cellino.