Nicholas John Richardson (born 11 April 1967) is a former English professional footballer, who played in the Football League between the 1980s and 2000s.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas John Richardson | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Halifax, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1992 | Halifax Town | 101 | (17) |
| 1992–1995 | Cardiff City | 111 | (13) |
| 1994 | → Wrexham (loan) | 4 | (2) |
| 1994 | → Chester City (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 1995 | Bury | 5 | (0) |
| 1995–2001 | Chester City | 175 | (12) |
| 2001–2002 | York City | 39 | (1) |
| 2002–2003 | Harrogate Town | 8 | (0) |
| 2003 | Spennymoor United | 0 | (0) |
| 2003 | Ossett Town | ? | (?) |
| 2003–2004 | Frickley Athletic | 28 | (1) |
| Total | 477 | (47) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Halifax and Cardiff
editBorn in Halifax, Yorkshire, Richardson began his career playing non-league football for Emley before joining Halifax Town in 1988.[2] He quickly established himself in the side and was a regular for three and a half seasons before signing for Cardiff City for £35,000.[2] During his first season he won both a Division Three title and a Welsh Cup winners medal, after the Bluebirds beat Rhyl 5–0 in the final.[3]
He had loan spells at Wrexham and Chester City,[2]
Bury and Chester
editHe left to join Bury in 1995 where he spent just one month before moving permanently to Chester City for £40,000.[2]
Later career
editRichardson returned to The Football League with York City for a year before joining Harrogate Town.[2] After 9 years as a qualified Computing and IT teacher he now runs a business AIM-FOR along with his brother Lee also a former professional footballer.
Personal life
editNick's younger brother Lee was also a footballer and played alongside him during his time at Halifax.[4]
References
edit- ^ Nick Richardson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ a b c d e Career stats at soccerbase
- ^ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 161. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ^ Chas Sumner (3 January 2004). "23.WHAT HAPPENED TO..." Club History. Chester FC. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.