He left Merthyr in 2006 and spent a brief spell with Gloucester City. He joined Risca as player-manager and at that point in his career Eckhardt had made over 800 appearances in all competitions for his various clubs.
He departed Merthyr in 2006 and had a short stint at Gloucester City. He became player-manager of Risca, during which time Eckhardt had made more than 800 appearances across all competitions for his various clubs.