12 Facts About Ricky Wellard

Ricky Ben Wellard was born on 9 May 1988 and is an English former professional footballer who is the U16 Head Coach at AFC Bournemouth.

Ricky Wellard came through the ranks of the Ashford Town and made his debut for the Tangerines against Stourport Swifts on 8 January 2005, as a late sub for Anthony Eggington.

Ricky Wellard went on to make 190 first team appearances for Ashford Town including scoring the winning goal in the 2009 Surrey Senior Cup final.

At the time of the transfer, Ricky Wellard was one of only three players to have ever commanded a transfer fee at Ashford, with the others being Dannie Bulman and Richard Butler.

Ricky Wellard became a regular in the AFC Wimbledon side and made 43 appearances in his first season for the Dons as they didn't quite make the Conference play-offs.

In February 2011, Ricky Wellard was sent on loan to fellow Conference side Cambridge United on a month-long loan.

Ricky Wellard regained his place in the Dons' first team and eventually played in the 2011 Conference Play-off final win over Luton Town, which saw the Dons gain a place in the Football League.

In May 2012, Ricky Wellard was released from the club due to the expiry of his contract.

Ricky Wellard signed a two-year contract with The U's on 18 May 2012 following his release from AFC Wimbledon earlier in the month.

Ricky Wellard featured in the squad regularly, and scored a vital free kick in the Conference South play-off final against Dover Athletic.

Ricky Wellard signed for Sutton United in July 2014, and made his debut against Winchester City in a pre-season friendly.

In July 2023, Ricky Wellard joined Combined Counties Football League Premier Division South club Farnham Town.