Richard, from Cornwall, made his debut for Exeter City in goal,in the South West Youth Alliance on the 21st of October 2006 against Basingstoke.

In 2007 he was playing in goal for Truro City in the Jolly Combination League. He also played for Cornwall in the County Youth Cup in the same season. 

In 2008 he was registered to play for Penzance in the South West Penisular League, and was also available to play for Penryn.