What is wrong with  the ex-Tottenham footballer Dean Richards?
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Former Tottenham defender Dean Richards has successfully claimed a record £2million insurance pay-out after his playing career was cut short by illness. \n\nRichards, 31, retired from the game in March last year after doctors warned he risked suffering a brain haemorrhage if he played on. \n\nThe former Southampton and Bradford centre-back, at one stage tipped for senior England honours, had taken out a policy with AON Limited, a leading insurance broker and risk management consultant. \n\nThe policy with AON covered him in the event of personal total disablement due to accident or illness. \n\nRichards said: "I appreciate this is a large sum of money and it will secure my family's financial future. \n\n"Football has been my life for as long as I can remember, and the pleasure and fulfilment that being a professional footballer gave me has left a huge gap in my life that cannot be replaced - no amount of money can compensate for this loss. \n\n"I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the continued support and commitment of my representatives World Famous Football and ABG Financial Management, and now look forward to a new chapter in my life." \n\nBen Lambourne, Richards' agent and managing director at World Famous Football, added: "Make no mistake that this is a substantial sum of money, but we shouldn't forget that Dean had at least another five years left as a professional football player. \n\n"His earning capacity was potentially double that of his claim."
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HE IS SCRATCHING HIS HEAD."HOW CAN I BACK TO FORM?"\nIF IT CONTINUES, SOON WE FIND THE LIGHTS ARE REFLECTING IN HIS HEAD AT A NIGHT MATCH..OFCOURSE IF HE MANAGE TO SURVIVE IN THE TEAM!
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He was sacked for being a bit poo, and too nervous for TV....you gotta be au naturale.\n\nmrben
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I think he lacks motivation for his players, he seems to want to be friend with his players rather than being the boss!  No good for sports - he's too laid back.  He must use all his passion in the bedroom cos he's pretty good in that department judging by the women he has had - lol.  He seems to have a group of players that he will never sub no matter how bad they are - he will never win anything with that attitude!  I'm afraid they should have picked a better guy to replace him as well the futures looking bleak for England.
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It's the law. \n\nI feel bad because he had a chance to get out and stay out, and he blew it. \n\nHe should have been working as a trainer helping young kids stay out of jail. Instead, he's going back in for life. \n\nIdiot...he's not good for the sport.
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I can't see the point of it.A manager is only as good as his players.He had some of the best players in the world leading up to 2003 world cup.Who he wants back, are the likes of Jonno (Martin Johnson),Billy Whiz(Jason Robinson),Jason Leonard,and Lally(Laurence Dalaglio)to name but a few.Once they all started leaving,it all started to go wrong. England also has a massive injury list.Hopefully Lally, will be fit again soon,though I somehow fear that Wilko's international career is over.
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his paid about 10 000 pounds a month. his a totally crap player.\n\ninitially he was signed by Kaizer Chiefs FC but sundowns being owned by a roman type guy, bought him with a massive siging on fee.  his not been able to score any signifiacant amount of goals. his crap.
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are you concerned about his weight gain recently and the lifestyle that accompanies soccer stars?  I hope he has a good head on his shoulders and a good support system if he has a family.  Maradona went through a really tough time and serves as an example of what not to do.  I think he's better now, and Ronaldo could learn from M's experience.
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Big whoop.  He was juiced during the years that most players decline.  He should be stuck in the 400s somewhere.
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Those guys should apologize to HIM for heckling him at the club. Didn't they call him a 'white cracke'r? Isn't that racist? And he is catching hell because he responded to them? That's not fair. Richards owes them nothing. Too bad more white people aren't standing up for him.
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Good questions.And I can give you an easy answer. WHY WOULD YOU PUT A PLAYER THAT HASNT EVEN PLAYED FOR HIS CLUBS STARTING LINEUP YET? Its not about the age difference,Pele was great when he was young.Its just that he hasnt gotten any experience playing would class players.To those who think its a racist Issue have an Issue themselves.Football doesnt see colors,just talent.As far as the Ethnicity,If you are born in England,then you are English.hope these answers those questions for ya.
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Apparently on the internet message boards it is alleged that \nJohn Terry told Ledley King to 'Shut up you lippy black monkey' before getting sent off on Sunday. This would explain the following: \n\nWhy King went mad, when normally he is mild tempered and the \nincident appeared harmless \n\nWhy Chimbonda went berserk and had to be physically restrained \n\nWhy Zakora went mad also \n\nWhy Drogba, who was there and always gets involved, did nothing \n\nWhy Terry calmly walked away expecting to be sent off for what \nappeared on TV to be nothing \n\nTerry was accused by Eto of making racist comments in the \nBarcelona game last year. \n\nApparently a Spurs player has leaked this, but Chelsea are \nworking overtime to keep it quiet \n\nA$hl€y Col€ has said that Poll told him the lack of discipline \nby Chelsea was out of order and Chelsea are trying to discredit \nPoll, but he cannot possibly come out and say what Terry did as he is the England captain, preferring to say he was sent off for 'ungentlemanly conduct'. \n\nFinally, Rio Ferdinand said in his book that a current England \nplayer was a known racist. Wonder who he meant? \n\nIf this story is true, it will be massive and I can't believe \nthe press haven't got hold of it yet. Chelsea must be weighing \njournalists out left, right and centre
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I like the idea of a sinbin. Imagine some cheating player having to watch his team lose without him beacause he's been a cheaty naughty boy. the level of sportsmanship is generally deplorable, but there are exceptions, eg, gerrard.
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it's not ramanov, it's his dad who thinks he's a football manager, feel sorry for pressley but admire his forwardness, he gets my respect. Irrelevant what happened last season and whats happening this season money is good for scottish football
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he's a quality player in a star studded squad.  i feel badly for him.  wish he played more..would be good for him and england, i can't see mourinho holding onto him much longer though.  he'll be sold or loaned out next season.
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Are you having a laugh lad?? Did you see the "referee" in the England - Paraguay game. The only thing slick about him was his hair mate. He should have just had done and pulled on a Paraguay shirt in the second half. He thought he was god. I bet he got a good bj from the paraguay coach after. The greasy git.
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To the tune "my old man's a dustman"....\n\n"Whoooaaaa!!!! Stevie Bull's a Tatter, he wears a Tatter's hat,\nHe plays for Wolverhampton, n he's a f*cking tw*t.\nHe runs, down the left wing, he runs down the right....\nHe couldn't score a goal if he ran all f*cking night!!"\n\nBit of a hero with the Wolves lads old Stevie, n a good player too boot.