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Richards: Profile
By Aston
August 4 2005
Matt Richards is one of the latest in long line of young players to come though the youth ranks at Portman road to play in the first team.

Matthew Richards: Profile

  • Date Of Birth: 26/12/1984
  • Position: Left back/left midfield 
  • Transfer Fee: N/A
  • Previous Clubs: None.

Matt Richards is one of the latest in long line of young players to come though the youth ranks at Portman road to play in the first team.

Matt has been at Ipswich since he was only ten years old, and in the 9 since between then and now he has won the Academy under 17 league, played in the UEFA cup, become first choice left back and been capped by England at under 21 level.

Making his debut for Ipswich in the UEFA cup 3rd preliminary round against Luxembourg side FC Avenir Beggen in august 2002, becoming the youngest Town player to play in Europe, replacing Darren Bent who had held the record less than a year.

With Chris Makin missing much of the 2003/2004 Matt made the left back space his own, scoring his first goal for Ipswich in the process, against Stoke City at Portman road in front of the TV cameras.

Matt ended any speculation about his future after being linked with moves to Southampton and Newcastle, signing a four year deal at Ipswich which will keep him with us until 2007, at least.

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