Richard John Overson (born 3 June 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.[1] He appeared in the Football League for Hereford United and Burnley, where his brother, Vince, was on the books at the same time. After retiring from football he joined the police.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard John Overson | ||
| Date of birth | 3 June 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Kettering, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1980 | Burnley | 6 | (0) |
| 1980–1982 | Hereford United | 11 | (1) |
| Gloucester City | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- Hugman, Barry (2005). The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Records 1946-2005.
- ^ "Richard Overson". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ^ "Overson, Richard". The Longside. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
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