Keith Pritchett

Keith Pritchett

Personal information
Full name	Keith Bernard Pritchett
Date of birth	(1953-11-08) 8 November 1953
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Position	Left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1972–1973	Wolverhampton Wanderers
1973–1974	Doncaster Rovers	6	(0)
1974–1975	Queens Park Rangers	4	(0)
1976–1977	Brentford	11	(1)
1976–1982	Watford	140	(9)
1982–1984	Blackpool	37	(1)
	Mount Roskill
	Waitakere City
Managerial career
	Waitakere City
1996–1997	New Zealand
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.

Playing career

Glaswegian 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.

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, James, represented New Zealand at under-17, under-23 and senior level.