Richard Blackmore (footballer)

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Richard Blackmore

Personal information
Date of birth	(1953-10-18) 18 October 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth	Birmingham, England
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1971–1972	Walsall	0	(0)
1972	Bristol City	0	(0)
1972	New York Cosmos	14	(0)
1973–1974	Birmingham City	0	(0)
1974–1985	Dundalk	292	(0)
1975	→ Denver Dynamos (loan)	13	(0)
1985–1988	Galway United	64	(0)
Total		383	(0)
International career
	League of Ireland XI	6	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Richard Blackmore (born 18 October 1953) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Blackmore began his football career with trials at Bristol Rovers, followed by short stints at Walsall and Bristol City, mainly in reserve teams. His first taste of first-class football was with New York Cosmos in 1972, where he was part of the team that won the North American Soccer League. ^{[1] [2] [3]} Blackmore joined Dundalk F.C. in 1974, becoming a legendary figure over 11 seasons. He set goalkeeping records, won multiple awards, and earned the adoration of fans. His achievements include three League Championships, three FAI Cups, and numerous other honors. ^[4]

After leaving Dundalk, Blackmore played for Galway United, where he continued to add to his accolades, including another League Cup Winner's medal and a second-place league finish that qualified the team for the UEFA Cup. Blackmore's career spanned 407 appearances. ^[4]

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Leinster Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Walsall	1971–72	Third Division	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0	0	0
Bristol City		Second Division	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0	0	0
New York Cosmos	1972	NASL	14	0	0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0	14	0
Birmingham City	1973–74	First Division	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		–		1 [a]	0	1	0
Dundalk	1974–75	League of Ireland	292	0	34	0	32	0	15	0	0	0	16	0	407	0
	1975–76										0	0
	1976–77										2 [b]	0
	1977–78										2 [c]	0
	1978–79										0	0
	1979–80										2 [b]	0
	1980–81										2 [d]	0
	1981–82										4 [c]	0
	1982–83										2 [b]	0
	1983–84										0	0
	1984–85										0	0
	Total		292	0	34	0	32	0	15	0	18	0	16	0	407	0
Denver Dynamos (loan)	1975	NASL	13	0	0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0	13	0
Galway United	1985–86	Premier Division	64	0	–						2 [c]	0	–		68	0
	1986–87										2 [d]	0
	1987–88										0	0
	Total		64	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	68	0
Career total			383	0	34	0	32	0	15	0	22	0	17	0	503	0

1. Appearances in the Texaco Cup
2. Appearances in the European Cup
3. Appearances in the Cup Winners' Cup
4. Appearances in the UEFA Cup

References

1. "Richard Blackmore". Soccer Stats. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
2. "Richard Blackmore". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
3. "Richard Blackmore". Stats Crew. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
4. "Richard Blackmore". Dundalk F.C. Who's Who. Retrieved 23 March 2019.