Micah Richards has revealed how football punditry saved him from depression after the painful end to his playing career. The 60-year-old had a top playing career, donning the colours of Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and Nagoya Grampus, before hanging up his boots in September 1994. @kate_abdo and @Carra23 are asking all the hard-hitting questions. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Micah Richards has lifted the lid on the dressing room banter that went on during his four-year stay at Aston Villa. He was born on June 25, 1988, in Birmingham, England. Alan I had had four or five operations on my knee but it was embarrassing for me. I would be amazed if Manchester United have not worked on a way to exploit Newcastle's biggest weakness with Nick Pope out of the Carabao Cup final, 'We want the players to become accustomed to these days': Eddie Howe urges his players not to view Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester United as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' at securing glory, Marcus Rashford heads to London with his Man United team-mates as the in-form star cools fears he could miss Carabao Cup final through injury after limping out of win over Barcelona, 'I haven't won any prizes in my career - hopefully this will be the first one': Wout Weghorst is desperate to end his wait for a trophy in the Carabao Cup final as the Man United striker sweats on a place in Erik ten Hag's line-up at Wembley, Erik ten Hag admits he has NEVER been to Wembley before Sunday's Carabao Cup final as he calls on his Man United players to 'create their own legacy' in showdown with Newcastle, Alexis Mac Allister admits Argentina's World Cup triumph has made him become a 'better human being' as the Brighton midfielder reveals all about THAT Angel Di Maria wondergoal in the final, Eddie Howe urged to speak out on Saudi Arabia human rights abuses in a joint-letter by three human rights groups as they criticise the Newcastle boss for failing to live up to his promise to 'educate himself', 'It is DANGEROUS': Lewis Hamilton warns Formula One chiefs that axing tyre warmers could put lives at risk with a vote set to take place this summer as the seven-time world champion claims banning them would be a 'pointless exercise', Crystal Palace 0-0 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side are held to a frustrating goalless draw at Selhurst Park as their top-four hopes take another blow in difficult week for the Reds after Real thrashing, Liverpool MUST win their next two home games if they want to finish in the top four, claims Jamie Redknapp but the Sky Sports pundit is still backing Jurgen Klopp's side to qualify for the Champions League despite Crystal Palace draw, 'There will not be big movies about it': Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's season will not go down in the history books but insists his side will 'keep going' after their goalless draw against Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace pay tribute to the late John Motson during their Premier League clash with Liverpool at Selhurst Park, where the legendary commentator worked his final televised game, PLAYER RATINGS: Trent Alexander-Arnold lacked certainty and Naby Keita was largely ineffective for Liverpool but Michael Olise showed trickery and his speed of thought throughout for Crystal Palace, Jamie Redknapp claims Pep Guardiola 'messing around with the team' has given other teams a chance in the Premier League title race and says Kevin De Bruyne 'has not been the same' since Belgium's early World Cup exit, PLAYER RATINGS: Phil Foden shows signs of being back to his best for Manchester City and Ilkay Gundogan runs the show from midfield but it was a night to forget for Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hails 'exceptional' mood among his players after 4-1 evisceration of Bournemouth to stay within touching distance of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Thank you, thank you., IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP AND WIN A SHARE OF 50k. Also, he represented Leeds Schools FA (Leeds City Boys). He currently works for Sky Sports and BBC Monday, December 26 2022 BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA are set to REJECT plans to make it easier to sign foreign players amid fears it GRAEME SOUNESS talks to BRYAN ROBSON: I see people with pink and yellow boots and think "I'd just kick 'He would be a big addition for them': Danny Murphy praises 'super talent' Frenkie de Jong as Manchester 'There's huge potential here': Mikel Arteta reveals it took William Saliba just two training sessions for Tiger Woods will NOT play the 2023 Players Championship after failing to enter the tournament before Moises Caicedo signs a new contract at Brighton which will keep him at the Amex Stadium until 2027 just a 'He doesn't speak! During Euros 2020 there have been a range of pundits gracing our screens to give is in-depth analysis on the matches, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Micah Richards Micah Richards '- press officer interrupts Guardiola, We've been in this position before - Guardiola. Micah Richards ( Full name: Micah Lincoln Richards) is an English sports pundit and former professional footballer. pic.twitter.com/1w1FOpMmix, He explained: "What does my barber cost? Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, 'I've not sought assurances on owners' Video, 00:01:00, From Football Manager to football manager. 'And I am not afraid to say because you know the papers will document it. During Euros 2020 there have been a range of pundits gracing our screens to give is in-depth analysis on the matches. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Micah started playing football at a very young age. The usually exuberant Micah Richards was silenced with a savage dig from fellow pundit Danny Murphy while analysing Man City's teenage sensation Rico Lewis on Match of the Day. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Micah is 34 years old. His father Lincoln runs a Brazilian Soccer School in Chapeltown, Leeds. Micah appears across radio and television programs such as Match of the Day. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. grabber' Micah Richards makes brutally honest "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He earns an average salary o %68,496 per year. Pundit Micah Richards says he was as confused as anybody when Georginio Rutters first Leeds goal against Fulham was ruled out. International Travel. ", ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. After a season on loan at Fiorentina in Italy's Serie A, he joined Aston Villa in 2015. Read more: Where to watch Euro 2020 in Birmingham - the best bar and pub gardens showing England vs Denmark. Despite the smiles in the studio, there were concerns elsewhere at the Beeb. He earned the money being a professional Soccer Player. Micah Richards At the top teams, their mentality is fully focused on the next game and how they can be a better player. The 36-year-old earns between 390,000 and 394,999 for work including the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Rewinder on Radio 4, Radio 1s Big Weekend and Out Out! Millions will have been tuning in to BBC One to catch all of the action from the game. 1 Gary Lineker 1,350,000-1,354,999 (down from 1,360,000-1,364,999), 2 Zoe Ball 980,000-984,999 (down from 1,130,000-1,134,999), 3 Alan Shearer 450,000-454,999 (up from 390,000-394,999), = Steve Wright 450,000-454,999 (down from 465,000-469,999), 5 Stephen Nolan 415,000-419,999 (up from 405,000-409,999), 6 Fiona Bruce 410,000-414,999 (up from 405,000-409,999), = Huw Edwards 410,000-414,999 (down from 425,000-429,999), 8 Vanessa Feltz 400,000-404,999 (up from 390,000-394,999), = Scott Mills 400,000-404,999 (up from 375,000-379,999), 10 Greg James 390,000-394,999 (up from 310,000-314,999), 11 Ken Bruce 385,000-389,999 (up from 365,000-369,999), 12 Lauren Laverne 380,000-384,999 (down from 395,000-399,999), 13 Naga Munchetty 365,000-369,999 (up from 255,000-259,999), 14 George Alagiah 325,000-329,999 (no change), = Emily Maitlis 325,000-329,999 (no change), = Amol Rajan 325,000-329,999 (up from 240,000-244,999), 17 Sophie Raworth 305,000-309,999 (up from 280,000-284,999), 18 Nicky Campbell 295,000-299,999 (no change), 19 Jeremy Vine 290,000-294,999 (down from 295,000-299,999), 20 Jason Mohammad 285,000-289,999 (up from 270,000-274,999), 21 Sara Cox 275,000-279,999 (up from 270,000-274,999), = Mishal Husain 275,000-279,999 (no change), 23 Evan Davis 270,000-274,999 (no change), = Nick Robinson 270,000-274,999 (no change), 25 Andrew Marr 265,000-269,999 (down from 335,000-339,999), = Jo Whiley 265,000-269,999 (down from 275,000-279,999), 27 Laura Kuenssberg 260,000-264,999 (no change), 28 Martha Kearney 255,000-259,999 (up from 250,000-254,999), = Clive Myrie 255,000-259,999 (up from 205,000-209,999), = Justin Webb 255,000-259,999 (no change), 31 Mark Chapman 250,000-254,999 (no change), 32 Sarah Montague 245,000-249,999 (no change), = Kirsty Wark 245,000-249,999 (up from 210,000-214,999), 34 Victoria Derbyshire 240,000-244,999 (up from 170,000-174,999), = Faisal Islam 240,000-244,999 (up from 205,000-209,999), 36 Jeremy Bowen 230,000-234,999 (not listed in 2020/21), 37 Jon Sopel 225,000-229,999 (down from 230,000-234,999), = Michael Vaughan 225,000-229,999 (up from 175,000-179,999), 39 Jermaine Jenas 220,000-224,999 (up from 195,000-199,999), = Dan Walker 220,000-224,999 (down from 295,000-299,999), 41 Katya Adler 215,000-219,999 (down from 220,000-224,999), = Emma Barnett 215,000-219,999 (down from 240,000-244,999), = Mary Berry 215,000-219,999 (no change), 44 Fergal Keane 210,000-214,999 (up from 205,000-209,999), = Trevor Nelson 210,000-214,999 (down from 230,000-234,999), 46 Clare Balding 205,000-209,999 (not listed in 2020/21), = Simon Jack 205,000-209,999 (up from 190,000-194,999), 48 Reeta Chakrabarti 200,000-204,999 (up from 175,000-179,999), = Gabby Logan 200,000-204,999 (up from 165,000-169,999), = Micah Richards 200,000-204,999 (not listed in 2020/21), = Louis Theroux 200,000-204,999 (no change), 52 Alex Scott 195,000-199,999 (not listed in 2020/21), 53 Mark Easton 190,000-194,999 (no change), = Sarah Smith 190,000-194,999 (up from 185,000-189,999), = Charlie Stayt 190,000-194,999 (no change), 56 Sue Barker 185,000-189,999 (not listed in 2020/21), 57 Rachel Burden 180,000-184,999 (down from 205,000-209,999), = John McEnroe 180,000-184,999 (not listed in 2020/21), 59 Jonathan Agnew 175,000-179,999 (no change), = Stephen Sackur 175,000-179,999 (not listed in 2020/21), 61 Ben Brown 170,000-174,999 (no change), 62 Harpreet Bhullar 160,000-164,999 (not listed in 2020/21), = Orla Guerin 160,000-164,999 (no change), = Colin Murray 160,000-164,999 (not listed in 2020/21), 65 Clara Amfo 155,000-159,999 (down from 165,000-169,999), = Joanna Gosling 155,000-159,999 (no change), = Isa Guha 155,000-159,999 (up from 150,000-154,999), = Chris Sutton 155,000-159,999 (not listed in 2020/21), = Claudia Winkleman 155,000-159,999 (not listed in 2020/21), 70 Nihal Arthanayake 150,000-154,999 (no change), = Lyse Doucet 150,000-154,999 (not listed in 2020/21), = Steve Lamacq 150,000-154,999 (down from 155,000-159,999), = Tony Livesey 150,000-154,999 (not listed in 2020/21), = Carolyn Quinn 150,000-154,999 (no change), Rare amber heatwave danger warning for Leicestershire is extended, New details emerge over Donington Park crash which claimed lives of two bikers, Leicestershire records joint warmest night in 25 years with warnings it could get even hotter, Leicestershire population rises by more than 100,000 in last ten years, Hope for county as U-turn on city's housing overspill is confirmed - just before Government collapse, Gary Lineker is the BBC's top earner again.