Richard John Landon (born 22 March 1970) is an English former footballer who played as a forward. He made 83 appearances in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Stockport County, Rotherham United and Macclesfield Town.
Life and career Landon combined his job as a part-time player with an office job before entering the professional game. While at his desk, he was told he had phone call waiting from Peter Shilton, who had spotted him playing for Bedworth United. He almost did not take the call, believing it to be a wind-up."Richard Landon". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 5 February 2010. He accepted an offer of a trial from Plymouth Argyle and impressed, which led to a £30,000 transfer."Departures" . Altrincham. Retrieved 5 February 2010. He scored five goals in his first eight appearances for the club, including a hat-trick in their 8–1 win at Hartlepool United on 7 May 1994."Force eight carries Shilton on". The Independent. 8 May 1994. Retrieved 7 August 2010. The following season was a disappointing one for Landon, having suffered a number of injuries. He scored another seven goals before being sold to Stockport County for £150,000. Two spells with Macclesfield Town and one with Rotherham United followed before he finished his career back in non-league football."Richard Landon". Neil Brown. Retrieved 7 August 2010. He returned to Stockport County after retiring from playing at Radcliffe Borough as the club's kit man. He has two sons, Jaidan and Zak and daughter Grace.
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