Richard signed for Rugby from Rushall Olympic in January 2011.

The 20-year-old midfielder featured 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.