Brian Richardson (footballer)
Brian Richardson (born 5 October 1934 in Sheffield) was a professional footballer with Sheffield United, Swindon Town and Rochdale.[1]
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.[2]
References
- ^ "Brian Richardson". Barry Hugman's Footballers Post-War Premier & Football League Players' Records. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ Sunday Times article, Aug 2005, retrieved 6 December 2006