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Matt Ritchie
Ritchie celebrating winning League Two with Swindon Town in 2012
Personal information
Full name Matthew Thomas Ritchie[1]
Date of birth (1989-09-10) 10 September 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Right winger
Team information
Current team
 Bournemouth
Number 30
Youth career
2002–2008 Portsmouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Portsmouth 7 (0)
2008–2009 → Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 37 (11)
2009–2010 → Notts County (loan) 16 (3)
2010–2011 → Swindon Town (loan) 16 (3)
2011–2013 Swindon Town 91 (23)
2013– Bournemouth 85 (23)
International career‡
2015- Scotland 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:29, 18 March 2015 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:45, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

Matthew Thomas "Matt" Ritchie (born 10 September 1989) is a professional footballer who plays for Football League Championship club Bournemouth as a right winger. He previously played for Portsmouth and Swindon Town before joining Bournemouth in 2013.

Ritchie was born in England but is eligible to play for Scotland through his Scottish father. On 16 March 2015, he was named in the Scotland squad for international matches against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.[2]

Club career

Portsmouth

Ritchie had been involved in Portsmouth's academy since he turned 13, previously playing football locally in Gosport, starting at the age of six.[3] After signing his first professional contract with the club,[4] and a positive 2008–09 pre-season campaign, including a hat-trick in a 4–1 victory over hometown club Gosport Borough,[5] After the match, Ritchie says scoring a hat-trick was unreal.[3]

However, due to parent club Portsmouth's mounting injury list, he was recalled in March and was named on the bench for their 2–0 Premier League loss at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur after making four appearances for Swindon in his first loan. On 14 April, Ritchie made his debut for Portsmouth in the Premier League game at Wigan Athletic. He played 79 minutes but was then substituted for Frédéric Piquionne. After the match, Ritchie admits making his Portsmouth debut was a dream come true.[6] At the end of the season, with Portsmouth's relegation from the Premier League, Ritchie signed a new two-year deal.[7]

For the 2010–11 season, Ritchie was handed the number 5 shirt and was selected in Portsmouth's starting XI for their first match of the season at Coventry City.[8] However, Ritchie soon found himself out of the Portsmouth line-up and, with the club having disbanded its reserve team, manager Steve Cotterill agreed to loan out the player for fitness reasons.[9]

Loan to Dagenham & Redbridge

Ritchie played reserve and academy football at Pompey until late September and continued to impress until he was taken on a one-month loan deal by League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge.[10] He made his Football League debut against Rotherham United on 27 September 2008, coming on as a late substitute.[11] He scored on his first competitive start for the Daggers in a 2–0 win over Rochdale.[12] He scored again in his next match, a 2–0 win over Barnet.[13]

Still has also made it clear he wishes to extend the loan deal of Ritchie until later on in the season.[14] Dagenham announced on 30 December that Ritchie would remain with the club until the end of the current season.[15] His impressive performances have seen him rewarded with a new two-year deal at Portsmouth,[16] and their young player of the Season Award.[17]

Loan to Notts County

On 28 July 2009, it was reported that Notts County, were on talks with Portsmouth over a six-figure fee for his services, believed to be £100,000.[18] On 1 September 2009, he signed on a loan deal until 31 December.[19] Though want to extend his loan deal,[20]

Loan to Swindon and permanent basis

After Danny Wilson failed to secure Ritchie's services on a permanent deal during the transfer window, it was announced on 11 February 2010 that Swindon Town had signed the midfielder on loan for the remainder of the season.[21] He made his debut on 23 February against Stockport County after coming on for Danny Ward after 25 minutes.[22]

After making brief appearance at Pompey and on 4 October, Ritchie was loaned again to Swindon Town, on a one-month deal.[23] Two weeks later the deal was extended to two months.[24]

On 7 January 2011, Swindon Town signed Ritchie on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee. Ritchie added to his tally with the goal 2010–11 season against Bournemouth again in a 3–2 loss, 4–1 loss against Southampton, 1–1 draw against Hartlepool United and 2–1 loss against Notts County. Despite Swindon Town relegation to League Two, Ritchie was named the Robins' player of the season.[25]

Under manager Paolo Di Canio in League Two, Ritchie retained his first team place in the starting eleven and scoring form with ten goals this season. During the season, Ritchie was linked with clubs in League One, with the likes of Bournemouth.[26] After Bournemouth's bid for Ritchie was rejected, manager Di Canio said that Ritchie was worth about £2 million.[27] In March, He won the Football League Two player of the year for 2012.[28] With team-mate Paul Caddis he was named PFA League Two Team of the Year.[29]

Ahead of a new season in League One, Swindon turned down a £900,000 offer from a League One club for Ritchie, insisting he would be sold for £2.5 million.[30] Shortly after, Richie signed a new contract, keeping him until 2014.[31]

Bournemouth

On 30 January 2013, Ritchie signed for Bournemouth on a three-and-a-half year deal for £500,000.[32][33] After leaving Swindon Town, Ritchie said he was surprised to leave the club and he had left with a "heavy heart".[34] However, Di Canio claims that the club sold Ritchie behind his back.[35]

International career

On 16 March 2015, Ritchie was called up to the Scotland national football team for a friendly against Northern Ireland and a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar. He made his debut against Northern Ireland on 25 March.[36]

Though born and raised in England, Ritchie is eligible to represent Scotland through his Scottish father.[37]

Career statistics

As of match played 3 May 2014.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portsmouth 2008–09[38] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009–10[39] Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
2010–11[40] Championship 5 0 0 0 3 0 — 8 0
Total 7 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 10 0
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 2008–09[38] League Two 37 11 3 1 0 0 1[a] 0 41 12
Notts County (loan) 2009–10[39] League Two 16 3 2 0 0 0 1[a] 0 19 3
Swindon Town (loan) 2009–10[39] League One 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2010–11[40]
League One 12 3 3 1 0 0 2[a] 0 17 4
Swindon Town 24 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 4
2011–12[41] League Two 40 10 4 1 2 0 6[a] 0 52 11
2012–13[42] League One 27 9 1 0 4 0 0 0 32 9
Total 107 26 8 2 6 0 8 0 129 28
Bournemouth 2012–13[42] League One 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 3
2013–14[43] Championship 30 9 2 0 0 0 — 32 9
Total 47 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 49 12
Career total 214 52 15 3 9 0 10 0 248 55
  1. ^ a b c d Appearances in Football League Trophy

Honours

Swindon Town
Individual

References

  1. ^ "Statistics" (PDF). Premier League. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Ritchie receives Scotland call-up". Bournemouth Echo. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Ritchie in dream land". Portsmouth News. 13 August 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Portsmouth Football Club :: News". Portsmouthfc.co.uk. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Sky Sports | Football | News | Pompey see off Gosport". Skysports.com. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
  6. ^ "Ritchie: It was a dream come true". Portsmouth News. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  7. ^ "Ritchie set for Pompey stay". Sky Sports. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  8. ^ Coventry 2 – 0 Portsmouth
  9. ^ Cotterill: Ritchie has a Blues future
  10. ^ "BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Dagenham & Redbridge | Daggers bring in Ritchie on loan". News.bbc.co.uk. 25 September 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
  11. ^ "BBC SPORT | Football | League Two | Dag & Red 1–1 Rotherham". News.bbc.co.uk. 27 September 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
  12. ^ "BBC SPORT | Football | League Two | Rochdale 0–2 Dag & Red". News.bbc.co.uk. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
  13. ^ "BBC SPORT | Football | League Two | Dag & Red 2–0 Barnet". News.bbc.co.uk. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
  14. ^ "Daggers boss keen on Ritchie stay". Teamtalk.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008. [dead link]
  15. ^ "Daggers extend Ritchie loan spell". BBC News. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  16. ^ "Pompey offer Ritchie new deal". Sky Sports. 1 May 2009.
  17. ^ "Hat-trick of honours for Johnson". Portsmouth News. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  18. ^ "Magpies plan Ritchie raid". Sky Sports. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  19. ^ "Magpies swoop for Ritchie". Sky Sports. 1 September 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  20. ^ "Ritchie wants Magpies stay". Sky Sports. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  21. ^ Town land Ritchie
  22. ^ "Swindon 4–1 Stockport". BBC News. 23 February 2010.
  23. ^ Ritchie loaned to Swindon
  24. ^ Portsmouth winger Matt Ritchie extends Swindon loan
  25. ^ "Matt Ritchie wins Swindon Town's player of the year". BBC Sport. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  26. ^ "Bournemouth fail in bid for Swindon Town's Matt Ritchie". BBC Sport. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  27. ^ "Di Canio puts £2m price tag on Swindon Town's Ritchie". BBC Sport. 25 November 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  28. ^ "Ritchie scoops League Two honour". Portsmouth News. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  29. ^ "Robins duo earn PFA recognition". Sky Sports. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  30. ^ "Swindon Town turn down new bid for Matt Ritchie". BBC Sport. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  31. ^ "Matt Ritchie signs Swindon Town contract extension". BBC Sport. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  32. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21265257
  33. ^ "League One: Bournemouth have signed winger Matt Ritchie from Swindon" Sky Sports. 30 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  34. ^ "Matt Ritchie: Swindon exit saddens Bournemouth winger". BBC Sport. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  35. ^ "Paolo Di Canio: Swindon Town manager 'considers future'". BBC Sport. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  36. ^ "Scotland v Northern Ireland". BBC Sport. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  37. ^ "Matt Ritchie: Bournemouth winger's joy at Scotland call-up". BBC. 16 March 2015.
  38. ^ a b "Games played by Matt Ritchie in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  39. ^ a b c "Games played by Matt Ritchie in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  40. ^ a b "Games played by Matt Ritchie in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 April 2014. Cite error: The named reference "Games played by Matt Ritchie in 2010/2011" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  41. ^ "Games played by Matt Ritchie in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  42. ^ a b "Games played by Matt Ritchie in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  43. ^ "Games played by Matt Ritchie in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  44. ^ "AFC Bournemouth: Matt Ritchie deal is sign of club's ambition says Neill Blake". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  45. ^ "Matt Ritchie: Bournemouth sign Swindon Town winger". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  46. ^ "Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie named League One Player of the Year". Sky Sports. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  47. ^ "Robin van Persie named PFA Player of the Year as Tottenham's Kyle Walker scoops young player gong". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 18 March 2015.

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