Leam Richardson
| Date of birth | 19 November 1979 |
| Place of birth | Leeds |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.70 m |
| Position | Defender |
Yet another inspired recruit by Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce, Leam was signed in the close season after being released by Blackburn Rovers.
He made his debut for Wanderers in the opening game against Preston North End and followed this up with occasional substitute appearances before figuring prominently in the side during the final six weeks of the season.
His tenacious battling qualities were exactly what was needed at this crucial stage of the campaign.
Leam joined Blackpool in June 2003 in a one-year deal.
His contract at Accrington Stanley was extended to June 2008 in May 2007.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | 31 Dec 1997 | 13 Jul 2000 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 13 Jul 2000 | 23 Jun 2003 | |
| Notts County | 09 Nov 2001 | 20 Apr 2002 | L |
| Blackpool | 20 Dec 2002 | 04 May 2003 | L |
| Blackpool | 23 Jun 2003 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Accrington Stanley | 08 Aug 2005 | 30 Apr 2013 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 5 | 7 |
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| 2001-02 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Notts County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Notts County | League Division 2 | 20 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Blackpool | League Division 2 | 20 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 5 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Blackpool | League Division 2 | 24 | 4 |
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| 2004-05 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Blackpool | League One | 20 | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Accrington Stanley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Accrington Stanley | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Accrington Stanley | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Accrington Stanley | League Two | 34 | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Accrington Stanley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Accrington Stanley | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Accrington Stanley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Accrington Stanley | League Two | 33 | 4 |
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| 2008-09 | Accrington Stanley | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Accrington Stanley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Accrington Stanley | League Two | 9 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Accrington Stanley | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Accrington Stanley | League Two | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Accrington Stanley | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Accrington Stanley | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Accrington Stanley | League Two | 3 | 8 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2002 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Blackpool v Colchester United | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Blackpool v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Blackpool v Crystal Palace | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 22 Jan 2003 | Swindon Town v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Colchester United v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Blackpool v Bristol City | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Feb 2003 | Luton Town v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Blackpool v Brentford | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Blackpool v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Blackpool v Barnsley | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Blackpool v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Stockport County v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Notts County v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Blackpool v Crewe Alexandra | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Peterborough United v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackpool | L | 5-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Blackpool v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Blackpool v Barnsley | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Swindon Town v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Blackpool v AFC Bournemouth | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Brentford v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Stockport County v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Colchester United v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | W | 3-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 04 Nov 2003 | Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers | W | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 11 Nov 2003 | Blackpool v Wrexham | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Blackpool v Chesterfield | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Peterborough United v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Blackpool v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | W | 2-5 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 09 Dec 2003 | Stockport County v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Jan 2004 | Blackpool v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Blackpool v Swindon Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Feb 2004 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - northern section (1st leg) |
| 20 Feb 2004 | Hartlepool United v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Feb 2004 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - northern section (2nd leg) |
| 02 Mar 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Blackpool v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Mar 2004 | Blackpool v Southend United | W | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final |
| 24 Mar 2004 | AFC Bournemouth v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Blackpool v Stockport County | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Blackpool v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Grimsby Town v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | L | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 May 2004 | Bristol City v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Aug 2004 | Doncaster Rovers v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Blackpool v Stockport County | L | 0-4 | League One | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Hartlepool United v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 24 Aug 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Blackpool v Luton Town | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 18 Sep 2004 | Blackpool v Swindon Town | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Sep 2004 | Port Vale v Blackpool | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 29 Sep 2004 | York City v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 02 Oct 2004 | Blackpool v AFC Bournemouth | D | 3-3 | League One | |
| 10 Oct 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 16 Oct 2004 | Blackpool v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 19 Oct 2004 | Bradford City v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 23 Oct 2004 | Brentford v Blackpool | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 30 Oct 2004 | Blackpool v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Blackpool v Huddersfield Town | W | 6-3 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 06 Nov 2004 | Chesterfield v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 09 Nov 2004 | Blackpool v Wrexham | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 30 Nov 2004 | Hereford United v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 07 Dec 2004 | Blackpool v Torquay United | W | 4-0 | League One | |
| 18 Dec 2004 | Walsall v Blackpool | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Blackpool v Hull City | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Milton Keynes Dons v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 22 Jan 2005 | Blackpool v Milton Keynes Dons | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Blackpool v Walsall | W | 2-0 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.