Richard Cresswell
| Date of birth | 20 September 1977 |
| Place of birth | Bridlington |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Forward |
Cresswell began his career at York City.
He struggled to establish himself as a regular and only did so after a loan spell at Mansfield Town at the end of the 1996-97 season.
After an outstanding 1998-99 season when he was capped for the England Under 21s, he was snapped up by Sheffield Wednesday for £950,000 in March 1999.
He made his debut against Coventry City and scored his first goal against Liverpool.
He was used mainly as a substitute in 1999-2000.
His lack of first team action saw him move to Leicester City afetr the first four games of the 2000-01 season for £750,000 in September.
Although he showed some lively form, he never quite grasped the opportunity.
He netted with a bullet header in the FA Cup Third Round tie against his old club York City but, having failed to establish himself in the first team at Filbert Street, he moved out on loan to Preston North End in March.
He found life easier in the First Division scoring on his debut just four minutes after coming on as a substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
He also netted at Barnsley, and generally combined well with Jon Macken and David Healy.
Cresswell's contract at Preston was extended to June 2008 in August 2004.
He joined Leeds United in August 2005 with a four-year contract.
Cresswell's contract at Sheffield United was extended to June 2013 in June 2010 before he was made available for transfer in August 2012.
After a loan spell, he re-joined York City in July 2013 with a two-year contract.
Cresswell announced his retirement in December 2013 due to eye and knee problems.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| York City | 15 Nov 1995 | 25 Mar 1999 | |
| Mansfield Town | 27 Mar 1997 | 11 Apr 1997 | L |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 25 Mar 1999 | 01 Sep 2000 | |
| Leicester City | 01 Sep 2000 | 13 Jul 2001 | |
| Preston North End | 09 Mar 2001 | 30 May 2001 | L |
| Preston North End | 13 Jul 2001 | 22 Aug 2005 | |
| Leeds United | 22 Aug 2005 | 03 Aug 2007 | |
| Stoke City | 03 Aug 2007 | 05 Jan 2010 | |
| Sheffield United | 29 Sep 2009 | 04 Jan 2010 | L |
| Sheffield United | 05 Jan 2010 | 30 Jun 2013 | |
| York City | 19 Mar 2013 | 15 Apr 2013 | L |
| York City | 16 Jul 2013 | 05 Dec 2013 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | York City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Sheffield Wednesday | Premier League | 1 | 6 |
1 |
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| 1998-99 | York City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 1999-00 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sheffield Wednesday | Premier League | 2 | 18 |
1 |
3
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 2 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leicester City | Premier League | 3 | 5 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Leicester City | UEFA Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 5 | 6 |
2 |
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| 2000-01 | Preston North End | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 1 | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Division 1 | 4 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
2 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 27 | 13 |
13 |
3
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| 2002-03 | Preston North End | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 42 | 16 |
7
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| 2003-04 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Preston North End | League Division 1 | 41 | 4 |
2 |
9
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1
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| 2004-05 | Preston North End | League Championship | 46 | 16 |
8
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| 2004-05 | Preston North End | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Preston North End | League Cup | 3 | 4 |
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| 2005-06 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Leeds United | League Championship | 12 | 4 |
5 |
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| 2005-06 | Leeds United | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 |
1
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1
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| 2005-06 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Preston North End | League Championship | 3 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Leeds United | League Championship | 18 | 4 |
4 |
5
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| 2006-07 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Stoke City | League Championship | 42 | 1 |
11 |
10
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| 2007-08 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | Premier League | 11 | 19 |
5
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| 2009-10 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
2 |
2
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| 2009-10 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 28 | 3 |
12 |
6
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Stoke City | Premier League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 30 | 5 |
5 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Sheffield United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Sheffield United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Sheffield United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Sheffield United | League One | 32 | 10 |
9 |
7
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| 2011-12 | Sheffield United | League One Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2012-13 | Sheffield United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Sheffield United | League One | 2 | 14 |
1 |
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| 2012-13 | York City | League Two | 5 | 2 |
1
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| 2013-14 | York City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | York City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | York City | League Two | 3 | 3 |
1
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1
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2005 | Norwich City v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Leeds United v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2005 | Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Sep 2005 | Queens Park Rangers v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Sep 2005 | Rotherham United v Leeds United | W | 0-2 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Leeds United v Ipswich Town | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Leeds United v Derby County | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Dec 2005 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Leeds United v Coventry City | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2005 | Stoke City v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Leeds United v Hull City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Plymouth Argyle v Leeds United | W | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Wigan Athletic v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Leeds United | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Leeds United v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-3 (2-4) | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Ipswich Town v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Leeds United v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Leeds United v Watford | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 May 2006 | Leeds United v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 08 May 2006 | Preston North End v Leeds United | W |
0-2 Agg: 1-3 |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 14 Oct 2006 | Leeds United v Stoke City | L | 0-4 | League Championship | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Leeds United v Leicester City | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Oct 2006 | Luton Town v Leeds United | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Oct 2006 | Leeds United v Southend United | L | 1-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Leeds United v Southend United | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 31 Oct 2006 | Preston North End v Leeds United | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Barnsley v Leeds United | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 11 Nov 2006 | Leeds United v Colchester United | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Feb 2007 | Leeds United v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Feb 2007 | Cardiff City v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2007 | Leeds United v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Feb 2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Birmingham City v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Mar 2007 | Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2007 | Leeds United v Luton Town | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Leicester City v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Mar 2007 | Southend United v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | Leeds United v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Apr 2007 | Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Leeds United v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2007 | Southampton v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Apr 2007 | Leeds United v Ipswich Town | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 May 2007 | Derby County v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | England | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 1999 | England v France | W | 2-1 | Under-21 | |
| 27 Apr 1999 | Hungary v England | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
| 04 Jun 1999 | England v Sweden | W | 3-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
| 08 Jun 1999 | Bulgaria v England | W | 0-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.