City defender Richards heads Down Under

[Sport Glos]

He’s won promotion with Gloucester City, captained the English Universities team for four years and helped establish Hartpury College as one of the top college football sides in the country.But now Marc Richards is swapping life in the Blue Square North for a new life Down Under.The 28-year-old will play his last home game for [...] (http://sportglos.co.uk/?p=1530)

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[Joe]

Good luck Ricco. Joined us as a goalscoring midfielder. Leaving as a really solid centre half.

Really good player. Played a huge part in our promotion season (not least that own goal playing for Chippenham!). Will be missed.

[Noah]

That's a great piece of writing, Jenni. It captures how highly regarded Ricco is by his colleagues and fellow players. Difficult to add anything because you have covered it so well, but I am sure that supporters will echo every word. One's instinct is that Ricco will move on to other successes somewhere, and very best wishes to him for a great future.

[tigermatty]

good luck ricco, I think webby summed it up there with the word 'consistent', they don't come much more consistent than him, will be missed.

[city supporter]

Wish you well Rico.........think they serve up bangers/chips/beans down under !

Going to be hard to find your replacement.

[The Cleric]

All the best Ricco - Phil Gough and I wish you all the best and hope you enjoy it 'down under'.

[Neil]

Good luck Ricco, you'll be missed, you've given us some great memories at City.

And echo Noah, a brilliant article too.

[Taff]

Good luck Marc. Many a time you were my MOM.

[Stixxy talboys]

Stixxy told you first still a shame tho good luck ricco

[Shandy]

At the time I thought Tim Harris's assertion that Marc Richards could play as a football league centre half was a strange comment, but over the ensuing years with us I could see where he was coming from. His presence on the pitch is immense, he gives the oppo absolutely no time to settle. His zenith for me was the play off semi at home to Cambridge when we were 2-1 up and being battered, an equaliser looked inevitable but he repelled wave after wave.

Off the pitch he was very highly regarded as well. I always remember Sam Ellis telling me how welcome and at ease he made him feel when he moved up from the Youth team. Comments within the article also give other examples, even if Steve Davies turn of phrase is a bit unfortunate.

Finally, great article Jenni, your best to date. Well researched, nice use of player viewpoints etc, clearly the news has been known for a little time now, just waiting to be broken.

[Woody]

All the best Ricco.

[Kingo]

Echo what everyone has said, interesting that he is already thinking about coming back!

[RedShift]

Good luck Ricco, and I hope you return to City sometime in the future.

[Ells]

Ditto to the above

[daveangel]

When i sponsor a player, they are on borrowed time! Good luck Ricco, a true personification of the spirit of this great club. You are allowed 2 years in the sunshine, then back for our first game at Bob Meadows Park. In my eyes, a true City legend.

[Exiled]

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Best wishes for the future Ricco!

Enjoy yourself and keep smiling"

Cheers!

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[Paintbrush]

All the best Ricco with move down under.

[Droitwich Tigers]

Good luck Marc.
You were my player of the season last season, you always give 100% the epitome of a non league player.
Have a great time and hope to see you back at the club sometime in the future.

[Jake]

Selfishly sad for GCAFC as you'll be missed but on the personal basis here's wishing you the 'Best of British in your new venture - you deserve it

[Kingo]

When i sponsor a player, they are on borrowed time! Good luck Ricco, a true personification of the spirit of this great club. You are allowed 2 years in the sunshine, then back for our first game at Bob Meadows Park. In my eyes, a true City legend.

Don't worry Dave, if / when Boris gets a replacement I will transfer your sponsorship :)

[daveangel]

Mike Tambling if he is still free :)

[penalty]

Mike Tambling if he is still free :)

No! We need him! ;)

[Neil]

I have to add, the title of the Sport Glos piece, I know Ricco is a powerhouse at centre-half but even heading the ball Down Under is a feat for him ;)

[daveangel]

Lightening cannot strike thrice......ow...bugger....good job i had my wellies on.

[Badger]

Best wishes for the future Rico, always gave 100% for the club and I know you will in whatever you do in the future, looking forward to the day you wonder back in to the new Meadow Park.

[Kingo]

Mike Tambling if he is still free :)

Mike is yours then, cheers Dave

[ItmustbeCity]

Best of luck Ricco and thank you for all you've done

[penalty]

Enjoy your travels Ricco!! You will be missed! :)

[dommotyger]

Thanks for everything Ricco! You will be missed! Have a great time away from GB and if you do return I'm sure we could do with you again!