Richard Tait

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Known as Mr Consistent around Fir Park as he became a reliable performer for the club since his arrival from Grimsby Town in June 2016.

Richard Tait proved to be a valuable asset as he showed tremendous versatility. Originally deployed as a right back in his debut season, he would eventually feature as a centre back, left back and latterly as a wing back featuring on either side of the pitch, his performances rarely waned despite the positional and responsibility changes.

Tait possessed a magnificent left and right foot and was able to flight in some delicious crosses, so much so that in season 2017/18 he finished the Scottish Premiership top assisting defender this of course was at the same time he helped the club achieve the fantastic feat of securing 20 clean sheets in a record breaking season for the side.

Richard made his Motherwell debut in a 0-2 reversal at the hands of Rangers in a League Cup tie in July 2016, he would score his first goal for the club in a league fixture against Ross County in a 4-1 victory in October 2016.

He filled in as captain on numerous occasions, the most notably was the Scottish Cup Semi Final win over Aberdeen in 2018 when the Steelmen secured a stunning 3-0 victory over the Dons at Hampden. However he had to settle for a runners up medal as the side crashed to defeat in the finals against Celtic. He had helped the club to a double domestic final that season but again he had to settle for a runners up medal.

Earlier in his career, the Scotsman had spent most of it plying his trade with clubs in England having represented Curzon Ashton, Nottingham Forest, Tamworth, Cambridge United and finally Grimsby Town before he arrived in Lanarkshire.

Name:
 Richard Tait
Height:
 5′ 9″
Weight:
 12st
Date of Birth:
 2nd December 1989
Place of Birth:
 Galashiels
Position:
 Right Back
Nationality:
 Scottish

Football Career:

Curzon Ashton 2007 2008
Nottingham Forest 2008 2009
Tamworth (Loan) 2009
Tamworth 2009 2013
Cambridge United 2013 2015
Grimsby Town 2015 2016
Motherwell  2016  – 

Well Career:

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