The former United captain has started his new role as Blades manager with Brian Kidd as his Bramall Lane assistant.
Having taken over the vacancy left by Neil Warnock, who quit days after relegation from the Premiership, Robson will begin implementing his ideas and personnel.
The capture of 22-year-old Richardson could feature in his rebuilding plans for the Blades. Robson took United's youngster to West Bromwich Albion on loan between January and May 2005.
Richardson's form and impact helped him inspire the Baggies to a sensational last-day escape from the Premiership drop.
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It also elevated Richardson from a Red reserve to a full England player under Sven-Goran Eriksson and he made his senior international debut in America soon after his West Brom experience.
Robson wanted the Greenwich-born winger to make his move to the Hawthorns permanent. Richardson, however, wanted to try to break through at United.
Sir Alex Ferguson then turned down a £3m West Brom bid for the player.
But Richardson has not made enough progress at Old Trafford and has remained only a squad man.
His stock has dropped both for club and country, and he has even had to suffer booing from some United fans when his name has been read out before matches.
He did score a vital home Premiership goal in the draw against Middlesbrough and made an important contribution as a makeshift left-back in the run-in.
But he shows little sign of becoming a United regular. And though he would be reluctant to step down to the Championship, his previous success with Robson might convince him he can take one step back to go two forward.
Do you think United should consider Richardson? Have your say.
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Alias Smith, over the moon (23/05/2007 at 08:59)
There can be no denying that there's talent there and the problem may be simply be that he's not had a proper run in the side (cue comment from bobbyd re DF). Only SAF and the coaching team can know the answer but I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave this summer. Much as it pains me to say it about one of our own, I wouldn't be particularly disappointed either.
The only alternative I see for him is another loan.
Chris Young, Stockport (23/05/2007 at 09:06)
I wish Kieron well in whatever he decides.
Frank Old Trafford (23/05/2007 at 09:07)
Joe, Malta (23/05/2007 at 09:10)
Birdy, Ireland (23/05/2007 at 09:10)
Sally Cinamon (23/05/2007 at 09:13)
bobbydazzler (23/05/2007 at 09:20)
seasider, blackpool (23/05/2007 at 09:20)
Bradley (23/05/2007 at 09:24)
Mick, Dublin (23/05/2007 at 09:43)
Balders, Tier 2 Stretford (23/05/2007 at 09:47)
people say he hasn't had enough chances or a run in the team, well i say that's garbage, that applies to someone like Eagles not attitude boy. !!
Steve, Glossop (23/05/2007 at 09:48)
Hangey, Luxury Hill !! (23/05/2007 at 09:48)
Pedro Lupu (23/05/2007 at 09:56)
Although always full of trying, Kieran Richardson has never looked like a Man(Boy) capable of taking over from Ryan Giggs on the left wing. And despite some good performances as a left back, his vision, tactical sense and passing is not good enough for a team like United.
Lee , Heywood, Heywood (23/05/2007 at 10:02)
Gerry, Glastonbury (23/05/2007 at 10:03)
(never showed that form for us)so that may be enough for him to consideer leaving. He has had a lot of chances but never really convinced at OT. Time to go and make a decent career elsewhere I say.
How he ever got capped for England is the eighth wonder of the world! Whether he'll fancy the Championship in Sheffield after the glamour of OT remains to be seen.
At best I see his future career as another Jonathon Greening who overall hasn't done too badly?
ged (23/05/2007 at 10:05)
chris, oxford (23/05/2007 at 10:06)
Demo, Glossop (23/05/2007 at 10:06)
dboy, eire (23/05/2007 at 10:26)
Richardson has a too high opinion of himself to drop down a division. In his world he's a Galatico!!!
Anyway, I really hope Robbo succeeds this time in management and if he has any sense he would steer clear of this kind of player.
No doubt he'll be sold off much less then the 3m we nearly got for him a couple of years ago. Maybe we should take a leaf out of Bayern's book and undertake a PR offensive and suggest that he is worth 18million just because he has played for England. Plus he has a better goals per games ratio than Omen Gravedigger, and an equally bad hairdo!!!
Or just give him a away in an (un)lucky bag at the corner shop!
Duncan, London (23/05/2007 at 10:45)
That said I think he will probably be sold on this Summer but I can't see him going to the Championship - why would he? Would like to see us hold out for 4-5 million myself if we do sell though.
On another note, City are probably looking for a left footed centre back to replace Distin so maybe we can sell them Sly?
Shalala Oliver Sepiso, Lusaka, Zambia (23/05/2007 at 10:48)
This story is neither here nor there because the writer is just speculating the Robbo will go for KR. But if he gets it right, I will be happy.
It will work well for all parties involved save KR himself who will miss out on free medals.
It is not true that he has not had chances, he has had them and plenty and he has only shown brilliance in a few times like last year against Charlton. For sometime who made his senior debut in the Champions League against Olympiakos (is it Panathaniakos?) in 2003, he has made no progress at all.
£2m or £3m for him plus his salary being freed for acquiring Malouda or Pedersen is a bargain. We could even use him as a part payment for Pdersen as Sparky may agree to that deal.
george (23/05/2007 at 10:50)
Birmingham might be a good club if KR wants premier football.There's a few at UNITED who could help Brucey.KR would probably end up on the subs bench there tho.
spencertea, Brussels (23/05/2007 at 10:54)
edinburgh red, edinburgh (23/05/2007 at 10:58)