Brian Richardson (footballer)

[1] Brian Richardson (born 5 October 1934 in Sheffield) was a professional footballer with Sheffield United, Swindon Town and Rochdale.[2]

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.[3]

References
  1. FC, Sheffield United (29 May 2020). "RIP Brian Richardson". Sheffield United FC. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  2. "Brian Richardson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  3. Sunday Times article, Aug 2005, retrieved 6 December 2006


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