Richard is pictured above getting a word of advice from United's
goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar during the 5-0 win against West Bromwich Albion
It was Eckersley's first league appearance for the Red
Devils,
his first team debut having come three days earlier in a 2-1
F.A. Cup 4th round success over Tottenham Hotspur.
Club Career: 0 League apps. (+2 as sub), 0 goals
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Manchester Utd.: |
2008-2009 |
Played |
2 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Premiership) |
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Transferred to Burnley on 15th. July 2009 for an undisclosed fee.
2007–2009 Manchester United 2 (0)
2009–2012 Burnley 0 (0)
2010 Plymouth Argyle (loan) 7 (0)
2010–2011 Bradford City (loan) 12 (0)
2011 Bury (loan) 3 (0)
2011 Toronto FC (loan) 23 (0)
2012–2013 Toronto FC 49 (0)
2014 New York Red Bulls 9 (0)
2015–2016 Oldham Athletic 4 (0)
Total 109 Games (0 goals)
He is the younger brother of footballer Adam Eckersley and older brother of Mike Eckersley.
Eckersley is a vegan and enthusiastic on guitar. He ran a zero waste shop in Totnes.