Derek Rickard

Derek Rickard

Personal information
Full name	Derek Bryan Philip Rickard
Date of birth	1 October 1947 (1947-10-01) (age 64)
Place of birth	Plymouth, England
Playing position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1969–1974	Plymouth Argyle	110	(41)
1974–1976	Bournemouth	32	(6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Derek Bryan Philip Rickard (born 1 October 1947, in Plymouth) is a former English professional footballer.

He played as a Forward for Football League clubs Plymouth Argyle and Bournemouth.

Playing career

Rickard joined hometown club Plymouth Argyle in December 1969 as a 22-year old, making his debut against Halifax Town. He made an immediate impact and was voted as the club's player of the year in 1970, having been there just under six months.^[1] He made 121 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 42 goals. His best season came in 1971–72 when he scored 14 goals in just 19 league appearances. He joined Bournemouth in 1974 and spent two years with the Cherries, making 32 league appearances.^[2]

References

1. ^ Derek Rickard
2. ^ Derek Rickard at Newcastlefans

External links

• Greens on Screen

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Name	Rickard, Derek
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Date of birth	1 October 1947
Place of birth	Plymouth, England
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