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Richard Blackmore (footballer)

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Richard Blackmore
Personal information
Date of birth (1953-10-18) 18 October 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1972 Walsall 0 (0)
1972 Bristol City 0 (0)
1972 New York Cosmos 14 (0)
1973–1974 Birmingham City 0 (0)
1974–1985 Dundalk 292 (0)
1975 → Denver Dynamos (loan) 13 (0)
1985–1988 Galway United 64 (0)
Total 383 (0)
International career
League of Ireland XI 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Richard Blackmore (born 18 October 1953) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

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Blackmore began his football career with trials at Bristol Rovers, followed by short stints at Walsall and Bristol City, mainly in reserve teams. His first taste of first-class football was with New York Cosmos in 1972, where he was part of the team that won the North American Soccer League.[1][2][3] Blackmore joined Dundalk F.C. in 1974, becoming a legendary figure over 11 seasons. He set goalkeeping records, won multiple awards, and earned the adoration of fans. His achievements include three League Championships, three FAI Cups, and numerous other honors.[4]

After leaving Dundalk, Blackmore played for Galway United, where he continued to add to his accolades, including another League Cup Winner's medal and a second-place league finish that qualified the team for the UEFA Cup. Blackmore's career spanned 407 appearances.[4]

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Leinster Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Walsall 1971–72 Third Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – 0 0 0 0
Bristol City Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – 0 0 0 0
New York Cosmos 1972 NASL 14 0 0 0 0 0 – – 0 0 14 0
Birmingham City 1973–74 First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – 1[a] 0 1 0
Dundalk 1974–75 League of Ireland 292 0 34 0 32 0 15 0 0 0 16 0 407 0
1975–76 0 0
1976–77 2[b] 0
1977–78 2[c] 0
1978–79 0 0
1979–80 2[b] 0
1980–81 2[d] 0
1981–82 4[c] 0
1982–83 2[b] 0
1983–84 0 0
1984–85 0 0
Total 292 0 34 0 32 0 15 0 18 0 16 0 407 0
Denver Dynamos (loan) 1975 NASL 13 0 0 0 0 0 – – 0 0 13 0
Galway United 1985–86 Premier Division 64 0 – 2[c] 0 – 68 0
1986–87 2[d] 0
1987–88 0 0
Total 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 68 0
Career total 383 0 34 0 32 0 15 0 22 0 17 0 503 0
  1. ^ Appearances in the Texaco Cup
  2. ^ a b c Appearances in the European Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearances in the Cup Winners' Cup
  4. ^ a b Appearances in the UEFA Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Richard Blackmore". Soccer Stats. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Richard Blackmore". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Richard Blackmore". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Richard Blackmore". Dundalk F.C. Who's Who. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
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