Harrogate Town hoping to give Lewis Richards the full season he needs as Wolves youngster returns for another loan

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Lewis Richards has returned to Harrogate Town for a second loan after his first was cut short by injury.

By Stuart Rayner

Published 8th Jul 2022, 17:50 BST

COMING BACK: Harrogate Town loanee Lewis Richards

The 20-year-old made just eight appearances after joining in January but was still able to make a big impression on supporters.

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Richards is a versatile left-footed defender comfortable carrying the ball forward, and Sulphurites manager Simon Weaver thinks a full season of senior football is the best thing for his development.

“We’re delighted that Lewis is re-joining us," he said of the Irish under-21 international. "Lewis is a talented player that will really benefit from being in a first-team set-up for a whole season.

He’s strong, a good all-round defender and can drive forward well with the ball, so he fits the bill.”

Richards is Harrogate's ninth signing of the summer.