Following Louis Jones` injury and subsequent return to parent club, SkyBet League One side Doncaster Rovers, Gingerbreads boss Ian Culverhouse has acted quickly to find a replacement.

Following a spell at Leeds United, the 19-year-old joined United on trial last year and made his debut in the mini Manchester derby at the Etihad in March 2017.

The Lincoln-born stopper impressed in the 2-2 draw and made a series of acrobatic saves at the death as both teams went in search of a winner.

Richardson continued to catch the eye despite stiff competition and was named on the bench for the under-23s' penultimate game of the season against Arsenal.

However, he was released in the summer and appeared in a number of the Gingerbreads' pre-season friendlies as well as being on trial with Queens Park Rangers.

Culverhouse was delighted to get him, telling his club`s website: "We were really impressed during pre-season, but understandably Theo was looking to play at a level closer to where he was before. Due to unfortunate circumstances we've managed to get in a fine young goalkeeper".