Lee Richardson (footballer)
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Lee James Richardson is a former professional footballer and until 6 May 2009 he was manager
of Chesterfield
. He is the younger brother of Nick Richardson
, who briefly played alongside him for Halifax Town
.
, before enjoying spells at a number of clubs throughout Britain
. He had particularly successful seasons at Aberdeen
and Oldham Athletic
in the mid nineties
, and ended his playing career at Chesterfield
.
Whilst at Aberdeen he was part of a team which finished second to Rangers
in all three domestic competitions in 1992–93
manager in April 2007, following a spell as caretaker. He was unable to stop them from being relegated to League Two
. In April 2008, with Chesterfield lying 8th in League Two, Richardson was linked with the vacant managerial position at League One
side Huddersfield Town
.
On 3 November 2008, it was announced that Richardson was up for nomination for the League Two manager of the month for October but was beaten by Peter Jackson of Lincoln City. Richardson was nominated for the same award in March 2009 and won it after his team took 18 points to push towards the play-offs.
On 6 May 2009 Richardson left Chesterfield
after the club decided not to renew his contract, after he was unable to guide the club to promotion from League Two. Richardson, fresh from his Chesterfield days, then announced his interest in the vacant posts at Burton Albion and Port Vale, but neither clubs decided to appoint him.
Richardson now works as a psychologist with Lancashire C.C.C.
Coach (sport)
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of Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
. He is the younger brother of Nick Richardson
Nick Richardson
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, who briefly played alongside him for Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
.
Playing career
Richardson, an energetic midfield player, began his career at his local club Halifax TownHalifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
, before enjoying spells at a number of clubs throughout Britain
United Kingdom
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. He had particularly successful seasons at Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
and Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
in the mid nineties
1990s
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, and ended his playing career at Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
.
Whilst at Aberdeen he was part of a team which finished second to Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in all three domestic competitions in 1992–93
1992-93 in Scottish football
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Management career
Richardson was appointed as ChesterfieldChesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
manager in April 2007, following a spell as caretaker. He was unable to stop them from being relegated to League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. In April 2008, with Chesterfield lying 8th in League Two, Richardson was linked with the vacant managerial position at League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
.
On 3 November 2008, it was announced that Richardson was up for nomination for the League Two manager of the month for October but was beaten by Peter Jackson of Lincoln City. Richardson was nominated for the same award in March 2009 and won it after his team took 18 points to push towards the play-offs.
On 6 May 2009 Richardson left Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
after the club decided not to renew his contract, after he was unable to guide the club to promotion from League Two. Richardson, fresh from his Chesterfield days, then announced his interest in the vacant posts at Burton Albion and Port Vale, but neither clubs decided to appoint him.
Richardson now works as a psychologist with Lancashire C.C.C.
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Lancashire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Lancashire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1864 as a successor to Manchester Cricket Club and has played at Old Trafford since then...