Joe Richardson (footballer, born 1908) explained

Joe Richardson
Fullname:Joseph Richardson
Birth Date:24 August 1908
Birth Place:Bedlington, England
Height:5 ft 8 in[1]
Position:Right back
Years2:?–1929
Years3:1929–1938
Clubs1:New Delaval Villa
Clubs3:Newcastle United
Caps3:208
Goals3:1
Nationalyears1:1939[2]
Nationalteam1:England (wartime)
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Joseph Richardson (24 August 1908 – 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back.[3]

Richardson joined Blyth Spartans from local side New Delaval Villa. His form with Spartans was impressive enough to earn a £250 move to Newcastle United in 1929. He went on to play over 200 league games for Newcastle, and after ending his playing career in 1938 joined the coaching staff where he remained until 1977, serving the club for 48 years. He died in 1977.

Notes and References

  1. News: Newcastle United. Prospects of promotion not much improved . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . vi . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Sat 02 Dec 1939 England 2 Scotland 1 . London Hearts Supporters' Club . 11 May 2019.
  3. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . SoccerData . Nottingham . 2004 . 220 . 978-1-899468-67-6.