After making very unsuccessful attempts to gain a place on the boards at Northampton and Derby County, the Arsenal supporting fomer Warwickshire cricketer is trying his luck this time with Premiership side Manchester City.
Richardson was deposed as City Chairman in 2002 after being in charge since 1994 after amassing debts close to £60m. He has a confidentuality clause signed with members of the current Coventry City board not to discuss anything during the period of his tenure.