Richard Philip Malone (born 22 August 1947) is a Scottish former professional footballer.
Malone joined Sunderland in October 1970 and was a Scotland under-23 international (match against France).
[3] In the FA Cup Final victory, Second Division Sunderland beat Leeds United 1-0.
[citation needed] Malone left Sunderland to join Hartlepool United in July 1977.
[citation needed] In season 1980–81, Malone returned to Scotland to play for Queen of the South.