Richard Overson

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Richard Overson
Personal information
Full name Richard John Overson
Date of birth (1959-06-03) 3 June 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth Kettering, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1977–1980 Burnley 6 (0)
1980–1982 Hereford United 11 (1)
Gloucester City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Richard John Overson (born 3 June 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. [1] He appeared in the Football League for Hereford United and Burnley, where his brother, Vince, was on the books at the same time. After retiring from football he joined the police. [2]

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References

  1. "Richard Overson". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  2. "Overson, Richard". The Longside. Retrieved 19 August 2015.