Dean Richards - RIP

[lord-of-creation]

Shocking news, only 36 and not many knew that he was ill in the first place

Was a very good player whose career never reached the heights it could have because of injury and such a shame he had to retire so young

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/9408254.s...

[anonymous-user]

RIP dosn't say what cause of death was though?

[lord-of-creation]

Brain tumour apparently. Turns out that was what had been causing him all these troubles which brought about his retirement, but it never showed up at the time

[The jiffle king]

RIP Dean

You will be fondly remembered by Saints fans

[crankedup]

Always tragic, more so in somebody so young. R.I.P.

In my Sisters case it was a tumour in the top of the brain stem which was undetected for some years.
My Sister was 25 years old when she succumbed. R.I.P. dear Sister.

[Shnozz]

The jiffle king said:

RIP Dean

You will be fondly remembered by Saints fans

Amen.

I remember meeting Dean at The Dell not long after his arrival to replace Ken Monkou. Huge guy and came across as a lovely chap.

Very sad news and out of the blue.

[johnfm]

He lives just up the road. Leaves a young son.

Poor kid.

[DonkeyApple]

What a phenomenal sportsman. Very sad.

[Si 330]

johnfm said:

He lives just up the road. Leaves a young son.

Poor kid.

He has two young boys and a lovely wife, Dean was a nice chap always said hello.
Deeply shocked when I read the news earlier today.

[SS2.]

I watched him play a lot over the years.

Deeply saddened to hear that he has passed away at such young age.

[Devilstreak]

Just found out about this, so sad.

R.I.P

[johnxjsc1985]

Its always shocking when such a young fit man dies. Very very sad news and condolences to his poor family.