Career
Bristol Rovers
A product of the Rovers youth system, Richards joined the professional ranks at the club in the summer of 2009. He was the first of the group to break into the first team when he made his debut on 20 February 2010, when he came on as a 73rd-minute substitute for Andy Williams in a Football League One match against Gillingham. He scored his first goal of the 2011-2012 season against Leyton Orient at Portman Road on 13 August 2011, which Rovers lost 3–2.
He received his first red card for Bristol Rovers in a 2–1 defeat away against at Rochdale.
On 6 May 2014, after Bristol Rovers were relegated to the Football Conference, he, along with 12 other players at Bristol Rovers were released from the club Exeter City (loan)
On 7 February 2014, Richards joined Exeter City on loan for the remainder of the 2013-2014 season.
Tranmere Rovers
On 28 May 2014, Richards became new Tranmere Rovers manager Rob Edwards first signing, signing a two-year deal with the club Richards scored his first Tranmere goal on 23 August against Cheltenham Town.
Richards left Tranmere on 2 February 2015 by mutual consent.
Cheltenham Town
Richards signed an 18-month deal with Cheltenham Town on 2 February 2015. He rejoined Rob Edwards, who after being sacked by Tranmere had recently been appointed as Cheltenham assistant manager. On 28 March 2015, it was announced that Richards had been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
On 4 September he has been given the all-clear in his battle with cancer and aimed to return to the pitch at Christmas.
In January 2016, Eliot joined National League South side Bath City on loan for a month. Richards was called up to the Wales national under-19 football team in April 2010, for their squad to face Northern Ireland on 5 May.
Richards was called up to the Wales Under 21 squad for the first time in August 2012 for their match against Armenia.
