sentences:  Despite scoring his first goal for the club with the only goal of the game versus Preston North End on 30 January 2007, Richards was largely out of favour during the 2006–07 season and spent two months away on loan.Richards departed Layer Road in August 2007, after making 24 appearances and scoring one goal for the club.On 29 January 2005, Richards joined Conference Premier club Gravesend & Northfleet on a one-month loan.