Derek Richardson: setting the record straight

Andrew Wilson spoke with the first black top-flight goalkeeper of the 20th century to discuss his trailblazing career, football's fight against racism – and keeping goal in the Boxing Day Massacre...

Nov 03, 2023

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Andrew Wilson

When Derek Richardson made his QPR debut against Leeds United in March 1977 he made history, becoming the first black top-flight goalkeeper of the 20th century (keeping a clean sheet for good measure). But amongst Sheffield United fans, he is infamous as the goalkeeper who conceded four in the Boxing Day Massacre, on a day when the Blades u…

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