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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2007 | Cardiff City v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Aug 2007 | Rochdale v Stoke City | L | 2-2 (2-4) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Aug 2007 | Stoke City v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Aug 2007 | Southampton v Stoke City | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Sep 2007 | Stoke City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Sep 2007 | Hull City v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Stoke City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Sep 2007 | Stoke City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Leicester City v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Oct 2007 | West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Oct 2007 | Stoke City v Colchester United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Oct 2007 | Stoke City v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-4 | League Championship | |
| 23 Oct 2007 | Crystal Palace v Stoke City | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 03 Nov 2007 | Stoke City v Coventry City | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Scunthorpe United v Stoke City | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 10 Nov 2007 | Stoke City v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Burnley v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Stoke City v Queens Park Rangers | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Dec 2007 | Stoke City v Norwich City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Sheffield United v Stoke City | W | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 09 Dec 2007 | Stoke City v Watford | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Dec 2007 | Blackpool v Stoke City | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2007 | Barnsley v Stoke City | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Plymouth Argyle v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2008 | Stoke City v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Jan 2008 | Stoke City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2008 | Ipswich Town v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Newcastle United v Stoke City | L | 4-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 19 Jan 2008 | Stoke City v Preston North End | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Charlton Athletic v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Feb 2008 | Stoke City v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 15 Feb 2008 | Stoke City v Scunthorpe United | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Feb 2008 | Stoke City v Ipswich Town | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Preston North End v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Mar 2008 | Queens Park Rangers v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Mar 2008 | Stoke City v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Norwich City v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 15 Mar 2008 | Watford v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Mar 2008 | Stoke City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Mar 2008 | Sheffield Wednesday v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Apr 2008 | Stoke City v Crystal Palace | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 12 Apr 2008 | Coventry City v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Apr 2008 | Stoke City v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Apr 2008 | Colchester United v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 May 2008 | Stoke City v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Stoke City v Aston Villa | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Stoke City | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Middlesbrough v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2008 | Stoke City v Everton | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2008 | Liverpool v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Stoke City v Reading | W | 2-2 (4-3) | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 27 Sep 2008 | Stoke City v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Oct 2008 | Portsmouth v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2008 | Manchester City v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Nov 2008 | Stoke City v Arsenal | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Nov 2008 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Stoke City v Rotherham United | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Manchester United v Stoke City | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2008 | Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Stoke City v Derby County | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 06 Dec 2008 | Newcastle United v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Stoke City v Fulham | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Dec 2008 | Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2008 | Stoke City v Manchester United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2008 | West Ham United v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Jan 2009 | Stoke City v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Chelsea v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Stoke City v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 2009 | Sunderland v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Stoke City v Portsmouth | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 2009 | West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Stoke City v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Stoke City v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Fulham v Stoke City | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 May 2009 | Hull City v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 May 2009 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 May 2009 | Arsenal v Stoke City | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Stoke City v Burnley | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 2009 | Liverpool v Stoke City | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | Leyton Orient v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
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.