Badvoc Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 My sincere condolences to Dean's family. A life take so young is a tragedy. Grateful thanks for the good memories though; you will be remembered by the Saints.
John Cool Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 Deano was a Saints player I very much admired, his untimely death is so sad. R.I.P.
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 R.I.P. Deano. Such sad news. Great player for us, even if he did get a bit of stick for following Hoddle to Spuds.
CrickladeSaint Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 RIP Dean. Tragic for one so young. Awesome in a Saints shirt, shame it was so short!
Gordon Mockles Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 I hadn't known this so a huge, sad shock. He was fantastic for us, both on the pitch & the finances from his transfer. Really sad news, knowing cancer all too well. RIP big man. Thoughts with his loved ones.
SaintSparky Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 So sad to hear the news, condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP Deano.
Edward Tattsyrup Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 Very, very sad. All thoughts with Deano's family. R.I.P.
corky morris Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 RIP Deano. One of the best if not the best free transfer we ever had & an excellent centre half...........
suewhistle Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 For those of us of a certain age it is always a shock when a sportsman you've watched in the prime of their days dies before you. So Dean I remember you. Stevie Mills too. Hard...
stknowle Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 What a tragedy. Always remember him as the man who finally brought some solidity to our traditionally porous defence. Doesn't matter who you are, if your number's up it's up. RIP big man.
fanimal Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 Always remember his headed winner at the Villa, thumper! RIP Deano!
sfc1971 Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 it is so sad when you hear of anyone younger than you passed away. I wish his family and friends all the best and thank the big fella for his two seasons at the Saints. Deano you were one of the best a true gentleman and have left me with some bloody good memorys sleep well mate, our Ted and Markus will be there to welcome you and watch the saints march on to the top. Love and respect to a gentle Giant. :cry:
bpsaint Posted 26 February, 2011 Posted 26 February, 2011 Always remember his headed winner at the Villa, thumper! RIP Deano! My first ever away game that, always thought highly of him since then. I'll get some videos of Deano uploaded to youtube in the next few days.
theyin Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 RIP Dean and best wishes to your family. Way too young to go
Chap in the Chapel Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Desperately sad news. If I had to pick an eleven of the best Saints players I've seen in the flesh in getting on for 24 years watching Saints, he'd be there alongside Michael Svensson at centre back. I honestly can't remember him having a poor game for us and he must be the best free transfer Southampton FC has ever had. I had it announced in a nightclub that he'd scored the winner for us in an FA Cup 3rd round tie against Ipswich, and I'll have a cigar for him as I did that night. Well played Deano - you were taken too early. RIP.
CitySaint Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Puts it all in perspective, terrible news. Thought a minutes silence today would've gone down well, the original Deano once a saint always a sent, wherever you are now.
ericofarabia Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 As said through out this thread - was was one of the all time best defenders to play for us. An absolute rock in the heart of defence. Remember seeing him in his first few games and wondering how we managed to get him in on a free ahead of the big boys. RIP Deano.
lordswoodsaints Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Tragic news,one of the nicest fellas in football,he was superb under hoddle. dying at such a young age is an absolute tragedy. Rip deano
Ziggy Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Awful news. A total shock. Best wishes to his family. RIP Deano.
sussexsaint Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Sad sad news, RIP. Thoughts are with the family
broncoboy Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 I was in corporate hospitality and we had lost. He was declared man of the match and and been sent to say hello. You could tell he was gutted they had lost. He was brilliant No age at all
benjii Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Very sad indeed. He was, as most have said, excellent for us. A guaranteed starter whenever fit. Fast, strong, good in the air, good on the deck. Best wishes to all his friends and family. I'm quite glad there was no minute's silence yesterday as it's clear that most people at the ground, or at least a sizeable proportion hadn't heard the news and I think it would have been very strange.
dronskisaint Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Heard the sad news when the lads behind me in Block 37 said Dean Richards had died...think they got it from a sports site update on a phone. A classy, committed player for us - would love for him to have stayed but the money we got was outstanding in that era. Was good to hear and join in with the 'Only one Dean Richards' chant...I'm sure the club will honour his memory at a future match but yesterday was too soon. My thoughts, condolences & respects to his family
Saint dyer Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 was chuffed to bits at the espanyol game in 2001 when i was a little lad, saw him stood by the players tunnel before the game on his own and managed to get his autograph, my first ever autograph. great player. so sad. RIP X
The Sholing Shadow Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 My condolences to Dean's family. RIP.
waterlooville saint Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 RIP Deano. Sad and tragic news.
Appy Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Used to love watching him play. Was a real rock at the back. Very Sad News.
The Cat Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Brilliant player for us, very cruel that he should die at such a young age. RIP Deano.
lambertsrightleg Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 R.I.P Deano. The best centre half never to be capped
solentstars Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 r.i.p deano and condolences to Dean's family,sad news indeed.
SamyCM Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 R.I.P Deano, will be missed, taken too young.
Saint IOW Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Such a shame what a player for saints R.I.P Deano
Ricky Redstripe Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Condolences to Deanos family. He was a great player for us and was very sad when he left. RIP Deano.
Stu Man Do Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 RIP Deano, excellent player for us should have had international recognition! No age at all :-(
Redbul Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 RIP Deano. The boy done good for us. Condolences to his family.
Special K Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 I loved watching him play for us, always gave everything. Tragic news, 36 is no age to go. RIP Deano.
Placey Posted 27 February, 2011 Posted 27 February, 2011 Scary news. Heard about it yesterday. He was fantastic for us. RIP Dean.
Foxstone Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 One of the best central defenders in the country during his pomp, and he was wearing a Saints shirt during that time. His time at Saints was all too short but that pales into insignificance when it transpires that his life was all too short aswell. RIP big man and sincerest condolences to all his family and friends too.
keithd Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 In my list of unsung/under-rated players on a thread here recently. Comfortable on the ball, good in the air and worthy of his big price tag when sold to Tottenham. Taken far too young, RIP big man
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