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Place of birth
  
Plymouth, England

Name
  
Derek Rickard

Years
  
Team

Role
  
Footballer

1969–1974
  
Plymouth Argyle

Playing position
  
Forward

1974–1976
  
Bournemouth


Full name
  
Derek Bryan Philip Rickard

Date of birth
  
(1947-10-01) 1 October 1947 (age 68)

Derek Bryan Philip Rickard (born 1 October 1947) is an English former professional footballer.

He played as a forward for Football League clubs Plymouth Argyle and Bournemouth.

Playing career

Rickard joined hometown club Plymouth Argyle in December 1969 as a 22-year-old, making his debut against Halifax Town. He made an immediate impact and was voted as the club's player of the year in 1970, having been there just under six months. He made 121 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 42 goals. His best season came in 1971–72 when he scored 14 goals in just 19 league appearances. He joined Bournemouth in 1974 and spent two years with the Cherries, making 32 league appearances. After playing for Bournemouth he played for Falmouth Town and Saltash United

References

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