Derek Rickard Explained

Derek Rickard
Fullname:Derek Bryan Philip Rickard
Position:Forward
Birth Date:1 October 1947
Birth Place:Plymouth, England
Years1:1964–1965
Clubs1:Torpoint Athletic
Years2:1965–1969
Clubs2:St Austell
Years3:1969–1974
Clubs3:Plymouth Argyle
Caps3:110
Goals3:41
Years4:1974–1976
Clubs4:Bournemouth
Caps4:32
Goals4:6
Years5:1976–1979
Clubs5:Falmouth Town
Years6:1979–1982
Clubs6:Saltash United

Derek Bryan Philip Rickard (born 1 October 1947) is an English former professional footballer.

He played as a forward for Football League clubs Plymouth Argyle and Bournemouth.

Playing career

Rickard joined hometown club Plymouth Argyle in December 1969 as a 22-year-old, making his debut against Halifax Town. He made an immediate impact and was voted as the club's player of the year in 1970, having been there just under six months.[1] He made 121 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 42 goals. His best season came in 1971–72 when he scored 14 goals in just 19 league appearances. He joined Bournemouth in 1974 and spent two years with the Cherries, making 32 league appearances.[2] After playing for Bournemouth he played for Falmouth Town and Saltash United[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.pafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10364~1837913,00.html Derek Rickard
  2. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/bournemouth/bournemouth.html Derek Rickard at Newcastlefans
  3. http://www.greensonscreen.co.uk/gosdb-players2.asp?pid=700&scp=1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Derek Rickard