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I wanted to become a farmer after retirement – Richard Kingston
Richard Kingston says becoming a goalkeeper’s trainer was never a part of his plans.
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Kingston’s career lasted for nearly two decades, with him having notable stints with Wigan Athletics and Blackpool in the English Premier League.
The 39-year-old – who is now the goal keeper’s coach of the Black Stars – was also a key member of Ghana’s squad that made it to the 2006 and 2010 World Cups in Germany and South Africa respectively.
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However, Kingston brought down the curtain on his career in 2015 after lining up for Great Olympics in the Ghana Premier League.
And he has now disclosed that becoming a farmer was his first choice after retirement, rather than taking up a role on the bench.
“This thing that I am doing [being a goalkeeper’s coach] was not part of my plans, but I want to prove some people wrong that I am not selfish,” Kingson told Starr Sports.
READ ALSO: Kevin-“…Because that is what they [critics] told me. I originally wanted to be a farmer after retiring and training goalkeepers was something that I never thought of.”
Kingston played for the Black Stars between 1995 and 2012, making 90 appearances and surprisingly scoring one goal in the process.
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