John Pritchard (footballer) explained

John Pritchard
Fullname:John Vincent Pritchard[1]
Birth Date:29 September 1995
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Position:Defender
Midfielder
Currentclub:Glossop North End
(dual registration from Witton Albion)
Youthclubs1:Oldham Athletic
Years1:2013–2014
Clubs1:Oldham Athletic
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:FC United of Manchester
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Trafford
Caps3:11
Goals3:2
Years4:2015
Clubs4:New Mills
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Ramsbottom United
Years6:2017–2018
Clubs6:Ashton United
Years7:2017
Clubs7:Stockport Town (loan)
Years8:2017
Clubs8:→ West Didsbury & Chorlton (loan)
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Chester
Caps9:13
Goals9:2
Years10:2019
Clubs10:Buxton (loan)
Caps10:18
Goals10:4
Years11:2019–2020
Clubs11:Ashton United
Caps11:19
Goals11:1
Years12:2020–2021
Clubs12:Wythenshawe Town
Years13:2021–2022
Clubs13:Matlock Town
Years14:2022
Clubs14:Radcliffe
Caps14:11
Goals14:0
Years15:2022–2023
Clubs15:Cheadle Town
Years16:2023
Clubs16:Stalybridge Celtic
Caps16:0
Goals16:0
Years17:2023–
Caps17:0
Goals17:0
Years18:2023–
Clubs18:Glossop North End (dual-registration)
Caps18:0
Goals18:0
Club-Update:11:03, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

John Vincent Pritchard (born 29 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Glossop North End on dual registration from Witton Albion.

Playing career

Pritchard was in his youth a trainee by Manchester United, before joined in April 2012 to Oldham Athletic.[2] He made his debut for Oldham Athletic on 21 December 2013 in a 2–0 defeat to Colchester United at Boundary Park, he came on as a 79th-minute substitute for Adam Rooney.[3] After two seasons was released and joined in August 2014 to FC United of Manchester of the Northern Premier League Premier Division.[4]

Limited opportunities at FCUM saw him drop one division to Trafford at the turn of the year.[5] Further moves around the Northern Premier League include New Mills in October 2015,[6] Ramsbottom United in November 2015,[7] Northwich Victoria in July 2016[8] and Ashton United at the start of the 2017–18 season.[9] While at Ashton United, he spent time on loans with Stockport Town[10] and West Didsbury & Chorlton during autumn 2017, to regain fitness after weeks out with a broken ankle.[11] [12]

On 25 June 2018, Pritchard joined National League North side Chester.[13] On 30 November 2018, Pritchard moved on loan to Buxton for 28 days to find more regular football.[14] On 31 December, the loan was extended to the end of the season.[15]

In June 2019 he rejoined Ashton United.[16] In July 2023, after spells with Wythenshawe Town, Matlock Town, Radcliffe and Cheadle Town, he signed for Northern Premier League Division One West side Stalybridge Celtic for the 2023–24 season.[17] He joined Witton Albion in October 2023, immediately joining Glossop North End on a dual-registration basis.[18]

Statistics

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupLeague CupOther[19] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Oldham Athletic2013–14League One1000000010
Chester2018–19National League North1321200144
Buxton2018–19[20] NPL Premier Division1840000184
Ashton United2019–20[21] NPL Premier Division1602000180
2020–21[22] NPL Premier Division31204091
Total191400040271
Radcliffe2021–22[23] NPL Premier Division1100000110
Career total627520040719

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional retain list & free transfers: 2012/13 . The Football League . 40 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 2 August 2014 . dead.
  2. News: Gang of nine out to impress. 11 January 2014. Oldham Chronicle. 21 December 2013.
  3. News: Oldham 0 - 2 Colchester. 11 January 2014. BBC Sport. 21 December 2013.
  4. News: FC United of Manchester - Match Report. 11 January 2014. BBC Sport. 21 December 2013.
  5. Web site: Trafford Pick Up Ex-Latic. Pitchero Non-League. 5 January 2015. 6 August 2018.
  6. Web site: Saturday's Transfer List. Evo-Stik League Official Website. 3 October 2015. 6 August 2018.
  7. Web site: Latest Moves. Pitchero Non-League. 18 November 2015. 6 August 2018.
  8. Web site: Summer Transfers, The Latest Moves. Evo-Stik League Official Website. 6 August 2018.
  9. Web site: Chester bring in Moran and Pritchard. Non League Daily. 26 June 2018. 6 August 2018.
  10. Web site: Player Movements this week - Friday 17th to Thursday 23rd November 2017. Hallmark Security Football League. 24 November 2017. 6 August 2018.
  11. Web site: Pritchard boost for Robins. Mike Pavasovic Blogg. 1 December 2017. 6 August 2018.
  12. Web site: West to face two former NWCFL Champions. West Didsbury & Chorlton AFC. 4 June 2018. 6 August 2018.
  13. News: Chester FC complete double swoop as Jon Moran and John Pritchard sign. Chester Chronicle. 25 June 2018. 26 June 2018.
  14. https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/john-pritchard-departs-chester-fc-15483468 John Pritchard departs Chester FC for loan switch to Evo-Stik Premier side
  15. http://www.chesterfc.com/2018/12/31/breaking-john-pritchard-loan-at-buxton-extended-for-remainder-of-season/ John Pritchard loan at Buxton extended for remainder of season
  16. Web site: Home.
  17. Web site: Player Profile - John Pritchard . Stalybridge Celtic FC . 22 September 2023.
  18. 1713896003185656278. We are delighted to announce midfielder John Pritchard has signed for us from Stalybridge Celtic. He joins us as dual registered with Glossop North End. Welcome to the Albion John. (Image - Stalybridge Celtic FC). WittonAlbion. Witton Albion F.C.. 16 October 2023. 18 October 2023.
  19. Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
  20. Web site: Buxton – Appearances – John Pritchard – 2018-2019. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 18 October 2023.
  21. Web site: Ashton United – Appearances – John Pritchard – 2019-2020. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 18 October 2023.
  22. Web site: Ashton United – Appearances – John Pritchard – 2020-2021. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 18 October 2023.
  23. Web site: Radcliffe – Appearances – John Pritchard – 2021-2022. www.footballwebpages.co.uk. 18 October 2023.