Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 23 Sept 2026
Micah Richards stands firm on 2034 punditry exit plan
Micah Richards is sticking to his plan to quit punditry in 2034 — and he already has someone in mind to take his seat.
C. Richards
player
Who
Micah Richards
Plan
Quit punditry in 2034
Named successor
James Maddison
Playing career
Retired 2019
What happened. Micah Richards has reinforced his intention to give up punditry in 2034. He believes Tottenham's James Maddison could be the one to fill his chair.
- Richards retired from playing in 2019 after a 14-year career.
- His playing days included spells with Manchester City, Fiorentina and Aston Villa.
- He now works as a pundit for Sky Sports and the BBC.
Richards' long-term exit plan puts the spotlight on who eventually replaces him on screen.
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