Mervyn Richards is a former Antiguan international footballer and cricketer.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | [1] | 8 November 1953||
Place of birth | Antigua | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1978 | National Supa Stars | ||
1979–1983 | Lion Hill Spliff | ||
1984–1989 | Cavalier F.C. | ||
1989–1991 | Wadadli F.C. | ||
1994 | Lion Hill Spliff | ||
International career | |||
1984 | Antigua and Barbuda | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He played for Antigua and Barbuda in their 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, featuring in two games against Haiti in August 1984; a 2–1 victory and a 4–0 loss.[2]
He is the younger brother of cricketer Viv Richards.[3] From 2004 to 2008, he served as president of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Mervin Richards". Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ Mervyn Richards – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ "The King's brother". Cricinfo. 4 June 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ^ "Mervyn Richards". caribbeanelections.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2009.