| Name: | Richard Eckersley |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of Birth: | 12/03/1989 |
| Height: | 6' 0" (183cm) |
| Weight: | 13st 5lbs (85.0kg) |
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| Clubs: | Burnley, Man Utd |
| Position: | Defender |
Burnley Football Club completed the signing of Manchester United defender Richard Eckersley in July 2009.
The 20-year old agreed a four-year deal at Turf Moor after turning down a new contract at Old Trafford.
Eckersley made his first-team debut for the Red Devils in the FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur in January 2009, when he came on as a second-half substitute
The Salford-born defender made his first appearance for United's reserve team in February 2007, when he played in a goalless draw away to Bolton Wanderers.
In May 2007 he was named at right-back for the final of the Manchester Senior Cup against Manchester City, which they lost 3-1.
The following season saw Eckersley emerge as a regular reserve team player, making 23 appearances in all competitions.
He continued in the reserve team throughout the 2008/09 season, finally making his first-team debut against Spurs in the FA Cup.
The right-back's Premier League debut came three days later on 27th January 2009 when he was again a second-half substitute, this time against West Bromwich Albion.
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 2 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burnley | ||||
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 2 (0) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| Man Utd | 2008 - 09 | League | 0 (2) | 0 |
| FA Cup | 0 (2) | 0 | ||
