Ben Pringle
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Ben Pringle is an English
professional footballer, who currently plays as a midfielder
for Rotherham United
.
, and later played for Newcastle Blue Star and Morpeth Town. He then joined Ilkeston Town
, and helped them gain promotion to Conference North
. In May 2009 it was announced he was moving to Derby County
on a one year deal, with the move set to be completed in July.
He made his Derby debut as an 80th-minute substitute against Peterborough United
on August 8, 2009. The following game of the 2009/2010 football season, Pringle started his first game for Derby in the Carling Cup 2–1 loss to League Two
side Rotherham United
. Pringle signed an extension to his Derby deal to take him through to the end of the 2010–11 season on December 11, 2009. Pringle was captain of the Derby County reserves side that won the 2009/10 Central League Central Section title and was also named the club's Young Player of the Season for the campaign.
He was handed his first League start in the final game of the 2009/2010 season against Cardiff City
in a 2–0 win and earned the supporter's Man of the Match award. In February 2011, Pringle's contract was extened until summer 2012.
In March 2011, Pringle joined League Two
outfit Torquay United
on a months loan. Pringle spent just 19 days of the loan at Torquay, playing five games, but returned to Derby after expressing a desire to fight for a place in the Derby first team rather than remain at Plainmoor. Despite having had his contract extended three months earlier, at the end of the 2010/11 campaign, Pringle was told he was free to find another club.
On June 3, 2011, it was revealed he had agreed personal terms with Rotherham United
. The transfer was confirmed later that day, with Pringle joining The Millers on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. He made his first team début for Rotherham at home to Oxford United
on 6 August 2011 and scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 win over Crewe Alexandra
on 16 August.
with Derby County
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer, who currently plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
.
Career
Pringle started his career as a trainee with West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
, and later played for Newcastle Blue Star and Morpeth Town. He then joined Ilkeston Town
Ilkeston Town F.C.
Ilkeston Football Club is an English football club based at the New Manor Ground in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.-History:The club was established in 1894 as Ilkeston Town F.C.....
, and helped them gain promotion to Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
. In May 2009 it was announced he was moving to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on a one year deal, with the move set to be completed in July.
He made his Derby debut as an 80th-minute substitute against Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
on August 8, 2009. The following game of the 2009/2010 football season, Pringle started his first game for Derby in the Carling Cup 2–1 loss to League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. Pringle signed an extension to his Derby deal to take him through to the end of the 2010–11 season on December 11, 2009. Pringle was captain of the Derby County reserves side that won the 2009/10 Central League Central Section title and was also named the club's Young Player of the Season for the campaign.
He was handed his first League start in the final game of the 2009/2010 season against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
in a 2–0 win and earned the supporter's Man of the Match award. In February 2011, Pringle's contract was extened until summer 2012.
In March 2011, Pringle joined League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
outfit Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on a months loan. Pringle spent just 19 days of the loan at Torquay, playing five games, but returned to Derby after expressing a desire to fight for a place in the Derby first team rather than remain at Plainmoor. Despite having had his contract extended three months earlier, at the end of the 2010/11 campaign, Pringle was told he was free to find another club.
On June 3, 2011, it was revealed he had agreed personal terms with Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. The transfer was confirmed later that day, with Pringle joining The Millers on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. He made his first team début for Rotherham at home to Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
on 6 August 2011 and scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 win over Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
on 16 August.
Achievements
with Ilkeston TownIlkeston Town F.C.
Ilkeston Football Club is an English football club based at the New Manor Ground in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.-History:The club was established in 1894 as Ilkeston Town F.C.....
- Northern Premier League Premier DivisionNorthern Premier League Premier DivisionThe Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
Runners-Up 2008/09 - Northern Premier League Premier Division Playoff Winners 2008/09
- Supporters' Player of the Year 2008/09
with Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
- Sammy Crooks Young Player of the Year Award 2009/10
Statistics
(as of 23 September 2011)| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Newcastle Blue Star Newcastle Blue Star F.C. Newcastle Blue Star F.C. was a football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was established in 1930 and joined the Wearside League in 1973. In 1978, it won the FA Vase. Having won promotion to the Northern Premier League Premier Division at the end of the 2008/09 season via the... |
2007–08 | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | |
| Morpeth Town Morpeth Town A.F.C. Morpeth Town A.F.C. is a football club based in Morpeth in Northumberland, England. Their home ground is Craik Park in Morpeth, which has a 400m cinder track running around the edge of the pitch. The stadium has a small stand with 100 seats. The clubs traditional colours are amber and black... |
2007–08 | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | |
| Ilkeston Town Ilkeston Town F.C. Ilkeston Football Club is an English football club based at the New Manor Ground in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.-History:The club was established in 1894 as Ilkeston Town F.C..... |
2008–09 | 42 | 4 | ?? | ?? | |||||||
| ?? | ?? | 42 | 4 | |||||||||
| Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... |
2009–10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 in English football The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May... |
15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Torquay United Torquay United F.C. Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley... (loan) |
2010–11 2010–11 in English football The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May... |
5 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 0 | |
| Rotherham United Rotherham United F.C. Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history... |
2011–12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| Career Total | ? | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? | 4 | ||