[2] He quickly established himself in the side and was a regular for three and a half seasons before signing for Cardiff City for £35,000.
[2] During his first season he won both a Division Three title and a Welsh Cup winners medal, after the Bluebirds beat Rhyl 5–0 in the final.
[2] Richardson returned to The Football League with York City for a year before joining Harrogate Town.
[2] After 9 years as a qualified Computing and IT teacher he now runs a business AIM-FOR along with his brother Lee also a former professional footballer.
Nick's younger brother Lee was also a footballer and played alongside him during his time at Halifax.