Blackpool's Richards wins Checkatrade Trophy player of the round gong
Making his first competitive start in an unfamiliar right-back position, the 19-year-old made two goal-line clearances and produced a fine cross to set up Blackpool’s opening goal in the 4-1 win at Bloomfield Road.
Richards, who is now on loan at Southport, said: “We performed really well as a team and to be able to make such a contribution personally, on my first competitive start, made the victory even sweeter.
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Hide Ad“The Checkatrade Trophy has given me a fantastic opportunity to join the senior team and I’m really happy that I’ve been able to help Blackpool progress through the competition and take one step closer to a Wembley final, which would be massive for this club.”
Blackpool have since defeated Mansfield Town to book their place in the last-16.