Richard re-joined Rugby for his second spell in June 2018 from Bedworth United.

Blythe had spent the previous two seasons with Bedworth where he was made captain and was part of the squad which won promotion back to the Southern League Premier Division at the end of last season.

In his second spell with Rugby, Blythe started very well but fell out of favour in January and left to join Coventry Sphinx.

The midfielder made 130 appearances in his first spell with Rugby between 2011-2015, scoring 15 goals and has since had spells.

Blythe originally signed from Rushall Olympic in January 2011 after featureing in Aston Villa's youth team and played in the 2010 FA Youth Cup Final against Chelsea.

After release from Villa, Blythe was part of Barwell's Championship side from the Southern League in 2011.

The former Welsh Under 19 International started the 2011/12 season with Evo-Stik League Northern Premier side Rushall before suffering an injury in October.

Blythe had a brief hiatus from the club from October to November 2012 due to work committments but he marked his return with a goal as a substitute against Fleet Town.

Work commitments continued to limit Blythe's involvement until midway through the 2013/4 season when he had a change of jobs and could commit to midweek games.

Richard left the club in May 2015 to join Midland Football League side Coventry Sphinx.