17 Facts About Frazer Richardson

Frazer Richardson was born on 29 October 1982 and is an English former professional footballer.

Frazer Richardson then had spells with Southampton, Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town before joining his home-town club Rotherham United in June 2014.

Frazer Richardson made his full debut against Arsenal at right full-back, a position he was tipped to have on a permanent basis after the retirement of first team regular Gary Kelly.

Since then, Frazer Richardson covered a variety of roles for Leeds.

Frazer Richardson spent two spells on loan at Stoke City in 2003, scoring st West Ham.

Frazer Richardson was then replaced on the right of midfield by John Oster.

However, an injury to Stephen Crainey meant Frazer Richardson was given a chance to establish himself at left full-back.

Several months later, Frazer Richardson signed a new contract with Leeds, pledging his future to the club until August 2008.

Frazer Richardson scored in the Play-off semi final away leg win against Preston North End for Leeds in May 2006, playing in an unusual attacking wide right position, though he reverted to a more familiar role for the Play-off final defeat against Watford a few weeks later.

Under new manager Dennis Wise, Frazer Richardson played more regularly in the Leeds starting line-up, replacing the injured Gary Kelly at right back.

Under former Leeds manager Gary McAllister, Frazer Richardson played in the left-back position, playing a few games there as a replacement for on-loan Leicester City defender Alan Sheehan.

Frazer Richardson was appointed Leeds captain in August 2008 by McAllister, and remained club captain despite injury under new manager Simon Grayson.

Frazer Richardson made his final appearance for Leeds as a late substitute against Northampton Town, this was to be his first game for Leeds for several weeks, and it proved to be his last appearance for the Elland Road side.

Frazer Richardson was released due to his contract ending on 30 June 2009.

In July 2010, Lloyd Sam revealed that Frazer Richardson had never wanted to leave Leeds.

Frazer Richardson joined his home-town club Rotherham United on 27 June 2014, signing a two-year contract.

Frazer Richardson spent two seasons with the Millers before joining fellow South Yorkshire side Doncaster Rovers in the summer of 2016.