Brian Richardson

Brian Richardson (born c 1934 in Sheffield) was a professional footballer with Sheffield United, Swindon Town and Rochdale.

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. [ [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2094-1723986_1,00.html Sunday Times article, Aug 2005] , retrieved 6 Dec 2006]

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