rolosfc Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 One of my favourite defenders we have had in my lifetime. Awfully sad news for him to be taken at that age. RIP Deano.
St.JonB Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 Could he be one of our best signings ever? To get him on a free was an amazing bit of business. A brilliant defender. Very sad news and my thoughts are with his family. RIP.
Wilko Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 A great player for us. Does anybody know what caused the mystery illness?
Scoobysaint Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 A fantastic defender and great leader. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Deano.
CB Fry Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 Could he be one of our best signings ever? To get him on a free was an amazing bit of business. A brilliant defender. Very sad news and my thoughts are with his family. RIP. One of several iconic Saints players brought to the club by Dave Jones. That man has the best record of acquisitions of any Saints manager in my conscious Saints supporting memory (Nicholl onwards). Richards was just class and this was really sad news. In another era, ie these days, he'd be an England squad fixture. Wolves v Spurs at the weekend is a fortunate fixture for a nice send off, but I hope Saints do their bit. His Saints career was him at his absolute peak and that ought to be recognised.
Legod Third Coming Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 One of several iconic Saints players brought to the club by Dave Jones. That man has the best record of acquisitions of any Saints manager in my conscious Saints supporting memory (Nicholl onwards). Richards was just class and this was really sad news. In another era, ie these days, he'd be an England squad fixture. Wolves v Spurs at the weekend is a fortunate fixture for a nice send off, but I hope Saints do their bit. His Saints career was him at his absolute peak and that ought to be recognised. Amen to that brother.
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 28 February, 2011 Posted 28 February, 2011 A great player for us. Does anybody know what caused the mystery illness? If I remember correctly, when he moved to Spuds he had a problem with dizziness and balance, which they at first attributed to a problem with his ears. I think that it later proved to be more of a neurological illness, unfortunately. I guess this is what the problem was. As for the exact problem, sorry, I don't know. In any case, 36 is too early. Thanks Deano, and goodnight.
Ian the Red Posted 1 March, 2011 Posted 1 March, 2011 Very sad, too young..... an excellent player for Saints, played with pride, passion, spirit and desire. RIP Deano Deano
Fan The Flames Posted 1 March, 2011 Posted 1 March, 2011 Very sad news, a great player for us and I was gutted when Spurs came back for him. Disliked Hoddle even more after that. I do recall he was diagnosed with something whilst at Spurs. RIP Dean.
SanFranciscoSaint Posted 1 March, 2011 Posted 1 March, 2011 Very sad news. A proper hard defender with that extra bit skill to elevate him above most others. RIP Deano.
sammysaint Posted 1 March, 2011 Posted 1 March, 2011 Great Player for us shame he moved, shame he died at a young age as well leaving a family. seems as so he was coaching could of become a top coach as well. Rip deano
East Leake Saint Posted 3 March, 2011 Posted 3 March, 2011 RIP Deano. You weren't with us long, but you will always be a true Saint. Sleep well big man, say hello to Bobby and Ossie.
Bakovnetski Posted 3 March, 2011 Posted 3 March, 2011 Incredibly sad news. Fondly remembered by all Saints fans as a real defensive talent. RIP indeed Dean.
St Chalet Posted 3 March, 2011 Posted 3 March, 2011 (edited) Will move this to the Golden Threads section of the forum so the tributes will always be on a front page. Edited 5 March, 2011 by St Chalet
alpine_saint Posted 4 March, 2011 Posted 4 March, 2011 I see the funeral took place today, and that James Beattie went along. Looks pretty cut up in the pictures as well.
Saint137 Posted 5 March, 2011 Posted 5 March, 2011 Good article in the Guardian featuring MLT's view of him: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/mar/04/dean-richards-molineux
Dalek2003 Posted 5 March, 2011 Posted 5 March, 2011 Yes, very very sad. A good player in an era when Saints were constantly the underdog and punched above their weight. Making me go all misty eyed. Thanks Dean and RIP.
bpsaint Posted 5 March, 2011 Posted 5 March, 2011 As promised I have started uploading some videos of Deano scoring for us,the first one is here: Keep an eye on my channel for more soon.
VectisSaint Posted 5 March, 2011 Posted 5 March, 2011 Anyone know who represented Saints at Molyneux this afternoon? Apparently as well as Wolves and Spuds, Saints and Bradford sent reps to the game for a tribute beforehand. Nice touch. Read a nice bit from Chris Kamara as well.
beatlesaint Posted 5 March, 2011 Posted 5 March, 2011 Anyone know who represented Saints at Molyneux this afternoon? Apparently as well as Wolves and Spuds, Saints and Bradford sent reps to the game for a tribute beforehand. Nice touch. Read a nice bit from Chris Kamara as well. Its tomorrow's live Sky game at 4pm so hopefully we will see then.
VectisSaint Posted 5 March, 2011 Posted 5 March, 2011 Its tomorrow's live Sky game at 4pm so hopefully we will see then. Just testing , I knew that really
Turkish Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Nice tribute on Sky Sports now for Deano, before the Wolves v Spurs game. Beattie welling up when talking about it. RIP Deano.
Legod Third Coming Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Nice tribute on Sky Sports now for Deano, before the Wolves v Spurs game. RIP Deano. Amen.
dannysfc Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Yeh am also watching and it brought back memories of when he was at Saints and he was a Legend in my eyes and God Bless and RIP Deano Mate ! Am gutted that you have gone and will be sorely missed! "Deano Deano"!!! COYR !!
RonManager Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Very emotional, hope we give him a big call out on Tuesday. RIP mate.
Appy Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 I assume there will be something from us before the game on Tuesday?
VectisSaint Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Just testing , I knew that really Claus, Dave Jones & James Beattie to answer my question. Good stuff, top bloke Deano
beatlesaint Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 I know he gets a bit of stick on here but Beatts seems a really decent bloke. probably grown up a bit from his younger, wilder days down here. Lovely tribute to Deano that, RIP big man.
bpsaint Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 I know he gets a bit of stick on here but Beatts seems a really decent bloke. probably grown up a bit from his younger, wilder days down here. Lovely tribute to Deano that, RIP big man. Baffled by some of the stick at times, everytime I met him he was very friendly and a nice guy. Beatts lost his father just a couple of weeks ago, so can imagine the pain of losing a best friend, also a father of two young boys, is incredibly hard to take.
Saint137 Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Beatts and him were very close, Deano spent a lot of time looking out for the younger players and discouraging them from getting in trouble. Partly because that was the sort of bloke he was, but also because he had that car accident early in his career and I think he realised how fragile a footballing career could be. Looked like he was doing more of the same as youth coach @ Bradford. As the saying goes, only the good die young. Class response from Wolves & Spurs today, and if there isn't an official tribute on Tuesday lets make sure we hold one ourselves.
Pedro Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 I saw cancer mentioned and that he spent his last weeks in a hospice. RIP Deano.
70's Mike Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Not in my nature to praise other clubs BUT i thought Wolves were superb in their tribute to Dean , not many clubs invite or include other clubs a player has played for in a tribute
shurlock Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Not in my nature to praise other clubs BUT i thought Wolves were superb in their tribute to Dean ' date=' not many clubs invite or include other clubs a player has played for in a tribute[/quote'] Totally agree - they did a brilliant job at making it a very inclusive and selfless remembrance.
PaulSaint Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 And a shout out for Sky, they get a lot of stick at times but that montage of Deano clips set against that haunting Eva Cassidy song (Fields of Glory) was very emotional. RIP Dean.
Legod Third Coming Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Not in my nature to praise other clubs BUT i thought Wolves were superb in their tribute to Dean ' date=' not many clubs invite or include other clubs a player has played for in a tribute[/quote'] Spot on. Great to see.
St Chalet Posted 6 March, 2011 Posted 6 March, 2011 Just seen the highlights on MOTD2. Very sad to see, two young boys who will grow up without the most important man in their lives. Well done to Wolves and their fans for a fitting tribute.
Baldsaint Posted 7 March, 2011 Posted 7 March, 2011 I haven't seen this posted on here yet, sorry if it has. From Saints Twitter feed; "Dean Richards Tribute Shirt Available. Proceeds raised donated to St. Gemma's Hospice in Leeds. Full story -> http://bit.ly/h3XYY8 #saintsfc" Current bid for the Saints shirt £65.
EBS1980 Posted 7 March, 2011 Posted 7 March, 2011 Currently £206. Would be good if our shirt raises the most for the charity. Currently the spurs shirt is the highest.
Golden Balls Posted 7 March, 2011 Posted 7 March, 2011 And a shout out for Sky, they get a lot of stick at times but that montage of Deano clips set against that haunting Eva Cassidy song (Fields of Glory) was very emotional. RIP Dean. Is this online anywhere. I missed it. RIP
Saints foreva Posted 7 March, 2011 Posted 7 March, 2011 Is this online anywhere. I missed it. RIP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn4aoMPFxK0
Saint137 Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Anyone know if there is going to be a tribute tonight? Mailed the club yesterday and got no response. Anything in the (online) programme?
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