Derek_Richardson_(footballer)

Derek Richardson (footballer)

Derek Richardson (footballer)

English footballer

Derek Richardson (born 13 July 1956) is an English former professional footballer who played as goalkeeper.

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Career

Born in Hackney, Richardson played professionally for Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, and Coventry City, making a total of 73 appearances in the Football League.[1][2] He later played non-League football with Maidstone United, Welling United and Fisher Athletic, before becoming a London taxi driver.[3]

He also played at international level for England at youth and semi-professional.[1]

In 1979, he played in a benefit match for West Bromwich Albion player Len Cantello, that saw a team of white players play against a team of black players.[4]

In December 2016, amid the United Kingdom football sexual abuse scandal, Richardson became the third former Chelsea player to allege abuse by former chief scout Eddie Heath.[5]

Personal life

Richardson was born in England to a Jamaican father and English mother.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Derek Richardson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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    "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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    Adrian Chiles Radio Show. 28 November 2016. BBC. Radio 5 Live.
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    Adrian Chiles (17 November 2016). "The match that pitted white players against black players". BBC. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
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    Mendick, Robert; Rumsby, Ben (2 December 2016). "Former FA chief approved 'gag' on Chelsea abuse victim". Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
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    Pinch, The. "Derek Richardson: setting the record straight". www.thepinch.uk.
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