McCall tribute as ex-defender Richards dies

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

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.