David Ritchie (footballer)

David Mark Ritchie (born 20 January 1971) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Stockport County.[1][2]

David Ritchie
Personal information
Full name David Mark Ritchie[1]
Date of birth (1971-01-20) 20 January 1971 (age 53)[1]
Place of birth Stoke-on-Trent, England[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989–1990 Stoke City 0 (0)
1990 Stockport County 1 (0)
1990 Newcastle Town
1990 Northwich Victoria
1991 Kettering Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Ritchie was born in Stoke-on-Trent and played in the youth side at Stoke City. His father, John had previously spent 11 seasons at the Victoria Ground becoming the club's record goalscorer with 176. David was joined Stockport County in March 1990 having never made an appearance for Stoke.[1] He only made one appearance for Stockport which came in a 2–1 win away at Hereford United on 17 March 1990.[1] He later played for non-league sides Newcastle Town, Northwich Victoria and Kettering Town.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[1]

Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke City 1989–90 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stockport County 1989–90 Fourth Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h David Ritchie at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ "David Ritchie". Barry Hugman's Footballers.