38 Facts About Richard Cresswell

Richard Paul Wesley Cresswell was born on 20 September 1977 and is an English football coach and former professional player who played as a striker.

Richard Cresswell played in the Premier League and Football League for York City, Mansfield Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Leicester City, Preston North End, Leeds United, Stoke City and Sheffield United.

Richard Cresswell signed for Preston's Championship rivals Leeds United in 2005, and endured a number of knee injuries while with them.

Richard Cresswell missed their defeat in the 2006 Championship play-off final through suspension.

Richard Cresswell spent one season in the Premier League with Stoke before joining Championship club Sheffield United on loan in 2009, signing permanently in 2010.

Richard Cresswell was made player-coach at the club in 2012 before rejoining his first club York in 2013, initially on loan.

Richard Cresswell retired from playing later that year, before joining York's backroom staff in 2014.

Richard Cresswell had a short spell as the club's caretaker manager in 2015, and resumed his playing career in non-League football with Tadcaster Albion the following year.

Richard Cresswell was born in Bridlington, Humberside, to George and Denise.

Richard Cresswell was raised in the town and attended Moorfield Junior School.

Richard Cresswell started playing for Bridlington Rangers at the age of eight before joining the York City youth system aged 14 in 1991.

On his transfer, Richard Cresswell said: "This move is no disrespect to York, it's just that I have always wanted to play at a much bigger club and as high as possible".

Richard Cresswell played poorly in the first half, but had a number of chances on goal during the second half.

However, Richard Cresswell suffered knee ligament damage in a match against Derby County eight days later.

Richard Cresswell scored in successive matches against Sheffield Wednesday and Luton Town in March 2007, but Leeds were eventually relegated into League One.

Richard Cresswell finished the season with four goals in 23 appearances.

Richard Cresswell signed with Championship club Stoke City on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee on 2 August 2007, after Hull City had pulled out of a deal after expressing concerns following his medical.

Richard Cresswell was regularly used on the left wing by Stoke manager Tony Pulis, even though his natural position is as a striker.

Richard Cresswell was quoted as saying he enjoyed playing as a winger, saying "I do my best, and I am quite a fit lad so I get through quite a bit of mileage".

Richard Cresswell was rewarded with a new three-year contract with the club in June 2010.

Richard Cresswell rejoined his first club York City, playing in League Two, on 19 March 2013 on a one-month loan.

Richard Cresswell played an important role as York fought against relegation, scoring twice in five appearances, before being recalled by new United caretaker manager Chris Morgan on 15 April 2013.

In July 2013, new United manager David Weir stated that Richard Cresswell would be leaving the club, before he signed for York permanently on a one-year contract on 16 July 2013.

Richard Cresswell retired from playing on 5 December 2013, as a result of an eye complaint and a knee injury.

Richard Cresswell finished his under-21 career with four caps and one goal.

Richard Cresswell returned to York as a commercial, academy and community development consultant in April 2014, having previously intended to pursue a career in coaching.

Richard Cresswell took on the position of Head of Football Operations, before being appointed as first-team coach to manager Russ Wilcox in March 2015.

In May 2015, Richard Cresswell resumed his role as Head of Football Operations, while continuing to coach the first team.

Richard Cresswell took over as caretaker manager on 26 October 2015 after Wilcox's dismissal, and was assisted by youth team coach Jonathan Greening and goalkeeping coach Andy Leaning.

Richard Cresswell left York by mutual consent on 16 December 2015.

Richard Cresswell resumed his playing career aged 38 when signing for Northern Counties East League Premier Division club Tadcaster Albion on 7 April 2016.

Richard Cresswell recorded an assist to help them reach the Northern Counties East League League Cup semi-final.

In May 2017, Richard Cresswell was appointed technical director at i2i Sports, a player management company, and in this role would work with the management team at Tadcaster.

Richard Cresswell joined Leeds United as Head of Academy Coaching in June 2018, working across age groups from primary school age to under-23 level, and overseeing the implementation of training methods which would align each squad together.

Richard Cresswell resigned his role and left the club on 9 August 2019.

Richard Cresswell married Zoe Chapman at Christ Church, Bridlington, on 7 June 2003, with former York City teammate Jonathan Greening being his joint best man.

Richard Cresswell participated in a 170-mile bike ride during 2012 to raise money for a charity which helps children with Dravet's syndrome, after his twin nieces were diagnosed with the disorder.

Richard Cresswell's son Charlie is a footballer and plays for his former club Leeds United.