28 Facts About Richard Brindley

Richard Michael Brindley was born on 5 May 1993 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for National League club Eastleigh.

Richard Brindley joined Chelmsford City, where his performances attracted the attention of Chesterfield.

Richard Brindley signed for the League Two side in January 2013, where he would make his professional debut.

Richard Brindley signed for Barnet in July 2017, who he left at the end of the season following relegation.

Richard Brindley joined the club at the age of nine, and it was announced in October 2008 that he would be offered a scholarship that would begin in June 2009.

Richard Brindley broke into the youth team in 2009, scoring against Aston Villa after coming on as a substitute.

Richard Brindley signed for Conference South side Chelmsford City in the summer of 2012 following his release from Carrow Road.

Richard Brindley made ten Conference South appearances and three FA Trophy appearances in addition to his one goal.

Richard Brindley made 24 appearances in all competitions for Chelmsford, and was awarded with three man of the match awards during his time at the club.

Coach John Dungworth was pleased with Richard Brindley's debut, saying that he was "energetic and full of confidence".

Richard Brindley signed a two-year deal at the New York Stadium.

Richard Brindley's new manager Steve Evans said that Rotherham had "watched him [Brindley] at Chesterfield on four occasions and we knew then that he was a top talent".

Richard Brindley fell out of favour for the early part of 2014, starting only twice between December 2013 and May 2014.

Richard Brindley was to make his final appearance for the club on 3 January 2015, following his loan spell at Scunthorpe United.

On 25 November 2014, Richard Brindley made a return to League One, signing for Scunthorpe United on loan until January.

Richard Brindley returned to Rotherham due to injuries after making just three appearances for Scunthorpe.

Richard Brindley signed on loan for one month for League Two Oxford United on 29 January 2015, with a view to a permanent move.

Richard Brindley revealed that he turned down other offers in order to join Colchester, and revealed that his deal could later become permanent.

Richard Brindley scored his first ever league goal on 25 March 2016 after being introduced as a second-half substitute for Elliot Lee during Colchester's win against Doncaster Rovers.

Richard Brindley ended his first full season with the club with 25 appearances.

Richard Brindley said "Last season wasn't a great one for myself with injuries and managers coming in and out but this season has been brilliant for me, I feel I'm playing well and that's all I want to do".

Richard Brindley later said that wing-back had become his "best position".

Richard Brindley was offered a new contract at the end of the season, but opted to leave the club after refusing terms.

On 10 July 2017, Richard Brindley joined Colchester's League Two rivals Barnet on a free transfer.

Richard Brindley left the club by mutual consent on 7 July 2018.

Richard Brindley went on to score twice in 36 games before leaving at the end of the season.

On 28 April 2024 Richard Brindley left Notts County at end of contract.

On 8 July 2024, Richard Brindley joined National League side Eastleigh.