Career
Richardson began his career playing non-league football for Emley before joining Halifax Town in 1988. He quickly established himself in the side and was a regular for three and a half seasons before signing for Cardiff City for £35,000. He had loan spells at Wrexham and Chester City,
He left to join Bury in 1995 where he spent just one month before moving permanentley to Chester City for £40,000.
Richardson returned to The Football League with York City for a year before joining Harrogate Town.