Lex Richardson (born 16 November 1958) is a Scottish former professional

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player and manager. Richardson was active as a

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between 1976 and 1991, making 455 appearances in the

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, before becoming a junior manager.

Career

Born in

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, Richardson began his career with Arthurlie, before turning professional in 1976 with St Mirren. He later played for

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, Greenock Morton,

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and Albion Rovers, before retiring in 1991 to become manager of Carnoustie Panmure.

References

;Sources * {{DEFAULTSORT:Richardson, Lex 1958 births Living people Scottish men's footballers Scottish football managers Arthurlie F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Dundee F.C. players Greenock Morton F.C. players Arbroath F.C. players Albion Rovers F.C. players Scottish Football League players Carnoustie Panmure F.C. managers Footballers from Glasgow Men's association football midfielders Scottish Football League representative players Scotland men's under-21 international footballers Scottish Junior Football Association players