Brian Richardson

Brian Richardson (born c. 1934 in Sheffield) was a professional footballer with Sheffield United, Swindon Town and Rochdale.

Richardson signed for Sheffield United in 1954, aged 20, and stayed for 12 years, playing in 291 League matches. He was a ball-winning half-back, often paired with the more creative Gerry Summers.

He went on to play for Swindon and Rochdale; on retiring as a player he became a sales executive.[1]

References

  1. Sunday Times article, Aug 2005, retrieved 6 December 2006