 However he was then sidelined with hamstring problems.He scored 18 goals in 36 appearances to finish as the "Cobblers" top-scorer in the 2014–15 season despite having two months out with an Achilles tear, and was voted as the club's Player of the Year.Northampton were promoted as champions in 2015–16 under manager Chris Wilder, giving Richards his second League Two title in three years.