Richard was born in London, England, and began supporting the Tottenham Hotspur at the age of five. A regular at White Hart Lane before moving to Canada in 2007, he continues to follow his beloved Spurs but has since become a season-ticket holder for the Vancouver Whitecaps and is a member of their supporter’s group, the Southsiders. Waking up early on the weekends to watch Premiership football hasn’t dented Richard’s passion for the game.

Richard took to blogging as a way of continuing his daily banter with anyone who shares his love of the beautiful game, as well as friends around the globe. A keen sports better when it comes to football, Richard keeps on top of breaking news and rumours. His passion for the sport comes from the camaraderie, rivalry and enjoyment of watching the game with other supporters and friends.

Favourite footballing quote – “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” – The legendary Bill Shankly.