# Richard Blackmore (footballer)

Richard Blackmore (born 18 October 1953) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

## Career

Blackmore began his football career with trials at Bristol Rovers, followed by short stints at Walsall and Bristol City, mainly in reserve teams. His first taste of first-class football was with New York Cosmos in 1972, where he was part of the team that won the North American Soccer League. Blackmore joined Dundalk F.C. in 1974, becoming a legendary figure over 11 seasons. He set goalkeeping records, won multiple awards, and earned the adoration of fans. His achievements include three League Championships, three FAI Cups, and numerous other honors.
After leaving Dundalk, Blackmore played for Galway United, where he continued to add to his accolades, including another League Cup Winner's medal and a second-place league finish that qualified the team for the UEFA Cup. Blackmore's career spanned 407 appearances.

## Career statistics

| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Leinster Cup | Leinster Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Walsall | 1971–72 | Third Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bristol City | 1971–72 | Second Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Cosmos | 1972 | NASL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Birmingham City | 1973–74 | First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1974–75 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1975–76 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1976–77 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1977–78 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1978–79 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1979–80 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1980–81 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1981–82 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1982–83 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1983–84 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 1984–85 | League of Ireland | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Dundalk | Total | Total | 292 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Denver Dynamos (loan) | 1975 | NASL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Galway United | 1985–86 | Premier Division | 64 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | – | – | 68 | 0 |
| Galway United | 1986–87 | Premier Division | 64 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | – | – | 68 | 0 |
| Galway United | 1987–88 | Premier Division | 64 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | – | 68 | 0 |
| Galway United | Total | Total | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 383 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 503 | 0 |
* ↑ Appearances in the Texaco Cup
* 1 2 3 Appearances in the European Cup
* 1 2 3 Appearances in the Cup Winners' Cup
* 1 2 Appearances in the UEFA Cup