Nicholas John Richardson (born 11 April 1967) is a former English professional footballer, who played in the Football League between the 1980s and 2000s.

Halifax and Cardiff

Born in Halifax, Yorkshire, Richardson began his career playing non-league football for Emley before joining Halifax Town in 1988. He quickly established himself in the side and was a regular for three and a half seasons before signing for Cardiff City for £35,000. During his first season he won both a Division Three title and a Welsh Cup winners medal, after the Bluebirds beat Rhyl 5–0 in the final.

Nick Richardson

He had loan spells at Wrexham and Chester City,

Nick Richardson

Bury and Chester

He left to join Bury in 1995 where he spent just one month before moving permanently to Chester City for £40,000.

Nick Richardson

Later career

Richardson returned to The Football League with York City for a year before joining Harrogate Town. After 9 years as a qualified Computing and IT teacher he now runs a business AIM-FOR along with his brother Lee also a former professional footballer.

Personal life

Nick's younger brother Lee was also a footballer and played alongside him during his time at Halifax.

References

1967 births

Living people

English men's footballers

Men's association football midfielders

Halifax Town A.F.C. players

Cardiff City F.C. players

Wrexham A.F.C. players

Chester City F.C. players

Bury F.C. players

York City F.C. players

English Football League players

National League (English football) players

Frickley Athletic F.C. players

Harrogate Town A.F.C. players

Ossett Town A.F.C. players

Footballers from Halifax, West Yorkshire

Spennymoor United A.F.C. players