Richard Blackmore (footballer) explained

Richard Blackmore
Birth Date:1953 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Birmingham, England
Height:6 ft 0 in
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1971–1972
Clubs1:Walsall
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1972
Clubs2:Bristol City
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1972
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Years4:1973–1974
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:1974–1985
Clubs5:Dundalk
Caps5:292
Goals5:0
Years6:1975
Clubs6:Denver Dynamos (loan)
Caps6:13
Goals6:0
Years7:1985–1988
Caps7:64
Goals7:0
Totalcaps:383
Totalgoals:0
Nationalteam1:League of Ireland XI
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0

Richard Blackmore (born 18 October 1953), is a former English footballer who made significant contributions as a goalkeeper.

Blackmore began his football career with trials at Bristol Rovers, followed by short stints at Walsall and Bristol City, mainly in reserve teams. His first taste of first-class football was with New York Cosmos in 1972, where he was part of the team that won the North American Soccer League.[1] [2] [3] Blackmore joined Dundalk F.C. in 1974, becoming a legendary figure over 11 seasons. He set goalkeeping records, won multiple awards, and earned the adoration of fans. His achievements include three League Championships, three FAI Cups, and numerous other honors.[4]

After leaving Dundalk, Blackmore played for Galway United, where he continued to add to his accolades, including another League Cup Winner's medal and a second-place league finish that qualified the team for the UEFA Cup. Blackmore's career spanned 407 appearances.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupLeinster CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall1971–72Third Division0000000000
Bristol CitySecond Division0000000000
New York Cosmos1972NASL140000000140
Birmingham City1973–74First Division0000001[5] 010
Dundalk1974–75League of Ireland2920340320150001604070
1975–7600
1976–772[6] 0
1977–782[7] 0
1978–7900
1979–8020
1980–812[8] 0
1981–8240
1982–8320
1983–8400
1984–8500
Total29203403201501801604070
Denver Dynamos (loan)1975NASL130000000130
Galway United1985–86Premier Division64020680
1986–8720
1987–8800
Total6400000004000680
Career total38303403201502201705030
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Richard Blackmore . 23 March 2019 . Soccer Stats.
  2. Web site: Richard Blackmore . 23 March 2019 . NASL Jerseys.
  3. Web site: Richard Blackmore . 23 March 2019 . Just Sports Stats.
  4. Web site: Richard Blackmore . 23 March 2019 . Dundalk F.C. Who's Who.
  5. Appearances in the Texaco Cup
  6. Appearances in the European Cup
  7. Appearances in the Cup Winners' Cup
  8. Appearances in the UEFA Cup