McCall tribute as ex-defender Richards dies

FORMER Bradford manager Stuart McCall yesterday described the death of Dean Richards as an “absolute tragedy”.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

Ronnie Esplin

It was announced on Saturday that the former Tottenham, Wolves and Bradford defender had died after a long-term illness at the age of 36.

After watching his Motherwell side beat Celtic 2-0 at home in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League yesterday, McCall revealed his sadness at hearing about the death of Bradford-born Richards.

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