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| Kieran Richardson |
Sunderland
Left Midfielder
Additional positions: Central Midfielder, Left Back, Defender/Goalkeeper Sub, Midfielder Sub
Date of Birth: 21.10.1984
Place of Birth: Greenwich, England
Height: 1.73 m
Weight: 71 kg
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Skilful attacking midfielder who is probably Sunderland's most creative player and flourished in the final months of last season when he moved from the flank to a central role. Richardson is prone to injury and suspension, but still a valuable fantasy performer.
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News Archive Stories for Kieran Richardson
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News: Richardson is again available for Steve Bruce's side after his suspension against Liverpool last weekend and may return to a left-back role, with George McCartney succumbing to illness.
Analysis: "Kieran's available again and George struggled last week, so I'll wait and see," Steve Bruce said.
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News: Richardson is out of Saturday's home match against Liverpool following his dismissal for two bookable offences at Manchester United.
Analysis: Richardson will miss only one game, but his unavailability will be an annoyance for Steve Bruce, who is likely to be without a specialist left-back.
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News: Interesting views from Steve Bruce, who believes that left-back might prove to be Kieran Richardson's best position, with the England international deputising well during George McCartney's absence through injury.
Analysis: Will a lengthy deployment at fullback hamper the point-scoring of fantasy managers?
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News: Richardson suffered a dead leg in the impressive 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.
Analysis: Steve Bruce rates the England man as 50/50 to appear against Chelsea on Tuesday night.
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News: Richardson scored Sunderland first goal in the 3-2 loss to Chelsea on Sunday when he capitalised on a mistake by Petr Cech, the goalkeeper, and converted Grant Leadbitter's cross.
Analysis: The winger's performance overall was merely adequate, earning him six out of ten in The Times, but he remains one of Sunderland's most creative players and should have a part to play in their future.
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| 2009-10 |
2 |
72 |
1 |
0 |
1021 |
280 |
17 |
| 2008-09 |
8 |
166 |
4 |
1 |
2690 |
838 |
33 |
| 2007-08 |
4 |
537 |
3 |
2 |
1106 |
428 |
22 |
| 2006-07 |
0 |
263 |
1 |
0 |
780 |
263 |
33 |
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