About Derek Richardson
Born 1956. Derek Richardson is a British association football player.
Derek Richardson (born 13 July 1956) is an English former professional footballer who played as goalkeeper.
Career Born in Hackney, Richardson played professionally for Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, and Coventry City, making a total of 73 appearances in the Football League. He later played non-League football with Maidstone United, Welling United and Fisher Athletic, before becoming a London taxi driver.
He also played at international level for England at youth and semi-professional levels.
In December 2016, amid the United Kingdom football sexual abuse scandal, Richardson became the third former Chelsea player to allege abuse by former chief scout Eddie Heath.
Personal life Richardson was born in England to a Jamaican father and English mother.
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Who is Derek Richardson?
English footballer
When was Derek Richardson born?
Derek Richardson was born on 13 July 1956 in London Borough of Hackney.
What is Derek Richardson's occupation?
Derek Richardson is an association football player.
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Derek Richardson is British.
Sources & further reading
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