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Dean Richards R.I.P


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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::cry:

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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