Richard Blackmore (born 18 October 1953) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Blackmore began his football career with trials at Bristol Rovers, followed by short stints at Walsall and Bristol City, mainly in reserve teams. His first taste of first-class football was with New York Cosmos in 1972, where he was part of the team that won the North American Soccer League. Blackmore joined Dundalk F.C. in 1974, becoming a legendary figure over 11 seasons. He set goalkeeping records, won multiple awards, and earned the adoration of fans. His achievements include three League Championships, three FAI Cups, and numerous other honors.
After leaving Dundalk, Blackmore played for Galway United, where he continued to add to his accolades, including another League Cup Winner's medal and a second-place league finish that qualified the team for the UEFA Cup. Blackmore's career spanned 407 appearances.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupLeinster CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWalsall1971–72Third Division000000––0000Bristol CitySecond Division000000––0000New York Cosmos1972NASL1400000––00140Birmingham City1973–74First Division000000––1Appearances in the Texaco Cup010Dundalk1974–75League of Ireland29203403201500016040701975–76001976–772Appearances in the European Cup01977–782Appearances in the Cup Winners' Cup01978–79001979–80201980–812Appearances in the UEFA Cup01981–82401982–83201983–84001984–8500Total29203403201501801604070Denver Dynamos (loan)1975NASL1300000––00130Galway United1985–86Premier Division640–20–6801986–87201987–8800Total6400000004000680Career total38303403201502201705030
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