Derek Rickard

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

Derek Rickard

Personal information
Full name	Derek Bryan Philip Rickard
Date of birth	(1947-10-01) 1 October 1947 (age 77)
Place of birth	Plymouth, England
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1964–1965	Torpoint Athletic
1965–1969	St Austell
1969–1974	Plymouth Argyle	110	(41)
1974–1976	Bournemouth	32	(6)
1976–1979	Falmouth Town
1979–1982	Saltash United
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.^[1] 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.^[2] After playing for Bournemouth he played for Falmouth Town and Saltash United^[3]