Derek Richardson (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 July 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Hackney, England | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1972–1974 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1974–1976 | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| 1976–1979 | Queens Park Rangers | 31 | (0) |
| 1979–1981 | Sheffield United | 42 | (0) |
| 1981–19xx | Maidstone United | ? | (?) |
| Total | 73 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Derek Richardson (born 13 July 1956) is an English former professional footballer who played as goalkeeper.
Career
Born in Hackney, Richardson began his career as a professional with Chelsea in 1974. He left in 1976 to sign with Queens Park Rangers, later playing for Sheffield United, making a total of 73 appearances in the Football League for both teams.[1] He later played non-League football with Maidstone United.