Keith Pritchett
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Keith Bernard Pritchett (born 8 November 1953) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He played as a left back for several Football League clubs, most notably Watford, playing a part in their rise from the Fourth Division
to the First Division
. He finished his playing career in New Zealand, and managed the New Zealand national team from 1996 to 1997.
Pritchett spent six years with Watford, playing for them in all four divisions of the Football League. He also played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Doncaster Rovers, Queens Park Rangers, Brentford and Blackpool. He finished his playing career in New Zealand, firstly at Mount Roskill
, and later as player-manager of Waitakere City
.
He is currently director of football with United Soccer 1, New Zealand's northernmost football federation.
, represented New Zealand at under-17
, under-23
and senior level.
Football League Fourth Division
The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season...
to the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
. He finished his playing career in New Zealand, and managed the New Zealand national team from 1996 to 1997.
Playing career
GlaswegianGlasgow
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Pritchett spent six years with Watford, playing for them in all four divisions of the Football League. He also played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Doncaster Rovers, Queens Park Rangers, Brentford and Blackpool. He finished his playing career in New Zealand, firstly at Mount Roskill
Three Kings United
Three Kings United is an semi-professional association football club based in Three Kings, Auckland, New Zealand. They currently compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier....
, and later as player-manager of Waitakere City
Waitakere City F.C.
Waitakere City F.C. is a professional New Zealand football club. They currently compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier.-History:It was formed in 1989 with the purpose of representing West Auckland in the National Soccer League....
.
Management career
Pritchett managed the New Zealand national team taking charge for the first time in June 1996. New Zealand won two, drew one and lost eight of his 11 games in charge.He is currently director of football with United Soccer 1, New Zealand's northernmost football federation.
Other
His son, JamesJames Pritchett (footballer)
James Keith Pritchett is a football player who represented New Zealand as a defender at both age group and senior international level...
, represented New Zealand at under-17
New Zealand national under-17 football team
The New Zealand Under 17's football team, more commonly known as the Young All Whites, is controlled by New Zealand Football and represents New Zealand in international Under 17 or youth football competitions....
, under-23
New Zealand national under-23 football team
The New Zealand Under-23 Football Team, informally known as the "Oly-Whites", represents New Zealand Football and New Zealand in international Under-23 football events, such as the Summer Olympics....
and senior level.