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*
YearsTeamApps(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)
Total383(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.

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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

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupLeinster CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall 1971–72 Third Division 000000––0000
Bristol City Second Division 000000––0000
New York Cosmos 1972 NASL 1400000––00140
Birmingham City 1973–74 First Division 000000––1 [a] 010
Dundalk 1974–75 League of Ireland 2920340320150001604070
1975–76 00
1976–77 2 [b] 0
1977–78 2 [c] 0
1978–79 00
1979–80 2 [b] 0
1980–81 2 [d] 0
1981–82 4 [c] 0
1982–83 2 [b] 0
1983–84 00
1984–85 00
Total29203403201501801604070
Denver Dynamos (loan) 1975 NASL 1300000––00130
Galway United 1985–86 Premier Division 640–2 [c] 0–680
1986–87 2 [d] 0
1987–88 00
Total6400000004000680
Career total38303403201502201705030
  1. ↑ Appearances in the Texaco Cup
  2. 1 2 3 Appearances in the European Cup
  3. 1 2 3 Appearances in the Cup Winners' Cup
  4. 1 2 Appearances in the UEFA Cup

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References

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