| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Richardson | ||
| Date of birth | 25 October 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Selston, England | ||
| Playing position | Midfield | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1969–1976 | Nottingham Forest | 223 | (18) |
| 1976–1977 | Chester | 28 | (2) |
| 1977–1981 | Stoke City | 127 | (10) |
| 1981–1983 | Sheffield United | 36 | (2) |
| 1982–1983 | → Blackpool (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1983–1984 | Swindon Town | 7 | (0) |
| 1984–1985 | Swansea City | 12 | (0) |
| – | Witney Town | ||
| Total | 437 | (32) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Paul Richardson (born 25 October 1949 in Selston, England) is an English former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Blackpool, Chester, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Swansea City, Swindon Town and Stoke City.[1]
Paul Richardson was a decent Ball playing midfielder who started his career at Nottingham Forest and went on to play in 248 games for Forest before joining Chester. He spent just one season at Chester, helping them reach the FA Cup fifth round for the first time, before George Eastham signed him for Stoke City in the summer of 1977. He became a key player for Stoke in the Second Division and scored a vital promotion winning goal against Notts County on the last day of the 1978-79 season. He joined Sheffield United in 1981 and later enjoyed short spells at Blackpool, Swindon Town and Swansea City. He later worked for the BT Group and also managed non league side Fairford Town.[2]