BlueDaughter 172 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Former Wolves and Spurs defender Dean Richards dies Richards spent four years at White Hart Lane, making 73 appearancesDean Richards, the former Wolves, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur defender, has died at the age of 36. Wolves said they were "saddened to hear of the death of Dean Richards, who passed away on Saturday morning after a long battle with serious illness." Richards' biggest transfer was his £8.1m move from Saints to Spurs in 2001, but four years later he was forced to retire because of illness. Since 2007, Richards had been youth-team coach at Bradford City. During his spell at Spurs Richards was dogged by injury. He began to suffer from dizzy spells and headaches and was advised it would be harmful to his health to continue playing and hung up his boots in March 2005. Richards had initially been diagnosed with an inner ear infection and underwent a scan for a brain tumour, but the results proved negative. He said at the time: "I am obviously deeply disappointed to be giving up the sport I love, but it's the only choice." During his four years at Wolves Richards was a firm favourite and the club added: "Wolves would like to take this opportunity to send their condolences to the former Molineux defender's family and friends. "There will be a tribute paid to the defender ahead of next Sunday's game with his former club Spurs." Richards had begun his career at Bradford, his hometown club but in 1995 he was signed by Wolves. Four years later he 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-half 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 to only make 73 appearances in his four years with Tottenhamlink to article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Tragic. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,373 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 rip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGers93 388 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Another one taken away too early. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 He's one of the first players to die that I vividly remember watching week in, week out.I also remember the big fiasco over his move to Spurs actually.Horrible story, thoughts go to his family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathewIsHere 58 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 RIPSuch a Shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,447 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemc 306 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Such a shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 tragic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc1872 2 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Terrible news.RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdioTutti 9 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Sad to hear of someone dying at such a young age.Anyone know what was actually wrong with him? I'd read elsewhere that it was cancer but the news reports only say 'a serious illness'.His wiki page says that he got the all clear from a brain scan a few years ago after suffering dizziness and severe headaches. (Edit: Just noticed this in the above news report as well). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 3,932 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Terrible. Such a young age as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Vaguely remember him from Spurs. Absolute tragedy.R.I.P Dean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Dreadfull news , R.I.P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Terrible news, RIP.A very good defender in his prime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersBear 6 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 RIP. Another one taken from us too early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieMacRFC 852 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 RIP, thought go out to his family, such a tragedy when someone so young passes away !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Perhaps it will all make sense one day RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERST1LLADIE 33 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Just turned it on and heard them talk about somethin that happened the day. THey sounded really gutted, anyone know what happened. They said somethin about a tribute to him next week.Sorry its not anything to do way rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Dean Richards, former Spurs and Wolves defender, died. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERST1LLADIE 33 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Oh right, cheers mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,123 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 36 man - RIP,far too young. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 They play each other next week, so they are arranging some sort of tribute according to Lineker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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