Phube Posted 26 February 2011 Posted 26 February 2011 Doesn't say what he died of on the BBC. So young. RIP.
Haydos Posted 26 February 2011 Posted 26 February 2011 Think it was something to do with a brain tumour. Couldn't believe it was him when I saw his name. RIP.
MPH Posted 26 February 2011 Posted 26 February 2011 Just so people can read the story on the BBC.... 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." Richards' biggest transfer was his £8.1m move from Saints to Spurs in 2001, but he was to make only 73 appearances in his four years with the north Londoners. At that time Richards was diagnosed with an inner ear infection and also underwent a scan for a brain tumour, but the results of the scan proved negative. He was, however, advised it would be harmful to his health to continue playing and hung up his boots in March 2005. He said at the time: "I am obviously deeply disappointed to be giving up the sport I love, but it's the only choice." Richards beats Joe Cole to a header in 2001 Richards joined Southampton from Wolves in 1999 Richards began his career at Bradford, before joining Wolves, where he became a firm favourite. The Black Country club said in statement on Saturday: "Everyone at Wolves is saddened to hear of the death of Dean Richards. "Remembered for his trademark skilful breaks out of defence as well as his ability in the air, Richards will always be fondly remembered by Wolves fans who continued to follow his career closely when he moved on to Southampton and Tottenham." "There will be a tribute paid to the defender ahead of next Sunday's game with his former club Spurs." After four years at Molineux, Richards moved to then-Premiership side Southampton, who were managed by current Cardiff boss Dave Jones. Richards also impressed under Jones's successor Glenn Hoddle, who took the centre-back with him to White Hart Lane in 2001. The fee was the highest for a player with no senior international caps. But Richards, who played for England's Under-21s on four occasions, was unable to overcome injuries and illness and his career was cut short at the age of 31. Tottenham said in a statement: "Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur was saddened to hear of the death of our former player Dean Richards. "We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Dean Richards at this very sad time."
rico Posted 26 February 2011 Posted 26 February 2011 RIP shame to hear of someone so young passing away
CKB Posted 26 February 2011 Posted 26 February 2011 Couldn't believe this when i just saw it on the BBC Sport website... Very sad news indeed R.I.P
ThurnbyLodgeFox Posted 26 February 2011 Posted 26 February 2011 Yet another footballer (or former) has died so young. RIP Dean, condolences to his family at this sad sad time
THFC6061 Posted 27 February 2011 Posted 27 February 2011 Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur was saddened to hear of the death of our former player Dean Richards, who passed away this morning at the age of 36 after a long-term battle with serious illness. Dean started his career at Bradford City and then moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers before establishing himself in the Premier League with Southampton. The centre-half joined the Club from Southampton in September 2001 and made an immediate impact by scoring on his Spurs debut against Manchester United at White Hart Lane. In total the former England Under-21 defender went on to play 81 games in our colours and scored four goals before being forced to retire at the age of 30 on medical grounds. There will be a tribute paid to the defender ahead of our fixture next Sunday at Molineux against his former club Wolves. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Dean Richards at this very sad time.
SystonFox Posted 27 February 2011 Posted 27 February 2011 nice to hear wolves fans chanting his name yesterday RIP Dean.
ian_marshall Posted 27 February 2011 Posted 27 February 2011 Very sad indeed. I can remember Wolves coming to Filbert Street one year when Richards was an upcoming star and thinking that he had a great future ahead of him. It's a real shame his career ended the way it did, and I'm devastated for his family to have lost their loved one at such a young age. God bless you Dean, rest in peace!
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