Steve Richardson (footballer) explained

Steve Richardson
Birth Date:11 February 1962
Birth Place:Slough, England
Height:5 ft 5 in[1]
Position:Left back
Years1:1980–1982
Clubs1:Southampton
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1982–1993
Clubs2:Reading
Caps2:380
Goals2:3
Years3:1993–1995
Clubs3:Newbury Town
Years4:1995–2000
Clubs4:Basingstoke Town
Caps4:147
Goals4:1
Manageryears1:2008
Managerclubs1:Basingstoke Town (caretaker)

Steve Richardson (born 11 February 1962) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back, making over 300 career appearances.

Career

Born in Slough, Richardson played for Southampton, Reading and Newbury Town.[2] He joined Basingstoke in 1995, playing for them until 2000. During his time as a player he became a coach, a job he held until becoming assistant manager in 2006.[3]

He became caretaker manager at Basingstoke in March 2008, but left the club at the end of the season to become assistant manager at Farnborough.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . Peter . Dunk . Queen Anne Press . London . 1987 . 306 . 978-0-356-14354-5.
  2. Web site: Profile. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. http://www.basingstoketown.net/stats/player.php?id=90 Steve Richardson
  4. http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/2273743.Rico_quits_Town_to_link_up_with_Vines/ Rico quits Town to link up with Vines