Maybe he saw me as a younger version of himself: a young black kid who was going to have to work out what to do with all of the money coming his way. After the match, Richards was praised by Manager Remi Garde when he dealt with the situation with the club's supporters. From Chapeltown in Leeds, he was the boy whose talent meant that, at 17, he was taken to expensive restaurants and strip clubs by agents desperate to seize control of his career. His memoir will tell the story of how he got to where he is today and share his reflections on his career and success. Richards, who is 34, smiles and spreads his hands as if embracing his second life as a successful pundit.

Despite this, he appeared in the starting line-up, mostly making starts in the club's cup competitions. Since retiring from the game Richards often appears as a pundit on Sky Sports, BBC Sport and "Match of the Day". It is great to be asked to come back and be involved at City, because they hold a special place in my heart. A few minutes later, Barry didn't pass to him and Bellamy started ranting at him: you give me the ball when I tell you, you f****** this and that. Richards played for Manchester City, Fiorentina and Aston Villa and became the youngest defender to ever play for England at the age of 18.This was followed up by making his 200th appearance for Manchester City, in a 3–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 29 October 2011.

Richards then captained the team for the first time on 16 September 2007 against Aston Villa in the absence of teammate Richard Dunne, making him City's youngest ever first-team captain, beating the 21-year-old Steve Redmond.I always appreciate the faith that they had in not giving up on me, and I think they could see that I always gave 100% when I was on the field.