Richard Peacock (born 29 October 1972) is an English former professional

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who played as a

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. He notably played in the

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for Hull City, Lincoln City and Chester City. He also played Non-League football for

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, Worksop Town, Buxton and

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Career

Originally Peacock came from the non league game with his local club Sheffield F.C. Peacock made a step up to the professional game in 1993 where he signed for Hull City. As well as playing for The Tigers, he went on to feature as a professional for Lincoln City in

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, before playing in the

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for both

and Chester City. He finished the last four years of his career back inside the depths of the non league. Firstly playing in the

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with Worksop Town before sliding further down the divisions to feature for both Buxton and

Personal life

Peacock now lives in Dronfield and has two sons.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Peacock, Richard Living people 1972 births Footballers from Sheffield English footballers Association football midfielders Sheffield F.C. players Hull City A.F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Worksop Town F.C. players Buxton F.C. players Lincoln United F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players