John Richardson (footballer, born 1945)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Richardson | ||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Worksop, England | ||
| Date of death | January 2017 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Derby, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1962 | Derby County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962–1971 | Derby County | 118 | (4) |
| 1971–1972 | Notts County | 2 | (0) |
| Kings Lynn | |||
| Total | 120+ | (4+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Richardson (20 April 1945 – January 2017) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back, most notably for Derby County.
Career[edit]
Richardson started out as an apprentice at Derby County before signing his first professional contract in April 1962, around his 17th birthday.[1]
He made his senior Derby debut in 5–0 defeat to Southampton on 1 May 1963.[2] Richardson would play a part in Derby's 1968–69 Second Division title victory under Brian Clough,[3] however by this time his appearances in the first team were limited[4] Richardson would make his final appearance for Derby in 2–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on 7 April 1971.[5] Richardson made 133 total appearances for Derby scoring 5 goals in his time at the club.[1][3]
Richardson would then join Notts County in July 1971,[5] where he stay for one season making two league appearances.[6] He would later end his footballing career at Kings Lynn.[1][3]
Death[edit]
Richardson died in January 2017 at the Royal Derby Hospital, aged 71. This was announced by former club Derby County.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Mortimer, Gerald (2006). Derby County: The Complete Record. nreedonbook. pp. 183, 481. ISBN 1859835171.
- ^ "Southampton v Derby County, 01 May 1963". 11v11. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "John Richardson". Derby County F.C. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "John Richardson". 11v11. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Tottenham Hotspur v Derby County, 07 April 1971". 11v11. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "John Richardson". Neil Brown. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
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