Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1890

Derbyshire had recruited Fred Spofforth a former Australian captain to help revive the club's fortunes.

Spofforth was successful off the field in uncovering irregularities that contributed to the financial difficulties that had bedevilled the club for many years.

Fred Spofforth, known as the "Demon Bowler" had toured England with the Australians in 1886, and afterwards chose to live in Derbyshire.

By 1890 Derbyshire County Cricket Club was found to be in deep financial crisis.

Richardson admitted his guilt, fled the country in disgrace and settled in Madrid.