chrismada9 1,948 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Dean Richards, the former Wolves, Southampton, Bradford and Tottenham defender, has died at the age of 36.Richards passed away on Saturday morning after losing his long-term battle with illness.During his spell at Spurs Richards began to suffer from dizzy spells and headaches, and he was forced to retire in 2005 after taking medical advice.In 2007 Richards was made youth-team coach at Bradford City, his hometown club and where he started his career.A statement on the Bantams' website read: "The club are truly devastated to hear of the death of former Bradford City fans' favourite Dean Richards."---------------------------------------Source: BBC Sport---------------------------------------I remember him. Played many games for Wolves and did well at Southampton, before going to Tottenham. Not a bad playerR.I.P Dean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagger 47 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 He was so young. R.I.P Dean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Essien5 33 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 R.I.P Dean Richards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 36? That is not even a half of a life. Terrible, terrible news.R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Very sad news! R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 That's devastating, he was a really good tough defender, never actually knew he was ill. Way too young, not good at all. R.I.P Dean Richards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwylino 329 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Rest in peace dude.best of wishes to his family who have to cope with such a tragic loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRiver 1,512 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Sad news, R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin 2,484 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Damn....So many football players die young. I remember of Catalin Hildan, Dinamo Bucharest's "Unique Captain", who died on the pitch when he was only 24. I'm a big Dinamo supporter, and that was probably one of the saddest days of my life. Reminds me of Antonio Puerta, Feher, Mark Vivien-Foe and others too. That's why I don't like to hate any player, because I know how dangerous is what these men do. Rest In Peace, Dean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueChelseaBlue 105 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 R.I.P Dean Richards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 he was actually a good player.will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,534 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 R.I.P puts the "misery" of us probably not winning the premiership this season into perspective...can remember him well,seen him play many times..i think i probably seen him play against Chelsea for all the clubs he played for.He was a quality player(though we often would have good days when we played against him)..didn`t quite live up to his early promise,as at one point he looked like a future England star..kinda like an earlier version of Micah Richards,in more ways than one. (maybe they were related?) but none the less,for those of us who follow football closer than just the superstar names he will be remembered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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