Andy Ritchie
| Date of birth | 28 November 1960 |
| Place of birth | Manchester |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Forward |
Ritchie, former schoolboy international striker, had a brilliant start at Old Trafford, especially a superb 'hat trick' v. Leeds. Disgracefully allowed to leave (to Brighton) becoming a legend at Oldham. Has managed several League clubs, notably Oldham Athletic.
Ritchie was appointed manager at Oldham Athletic in May 1998.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 05 Dec 1977 | 17 Oct 1980 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 17 Oct 1980 | 25 Mar 1983 | |
| Leeds United | 25 Mar 1983 | 14 Aug 1987 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 14 Aug 1987 | 03 Aug 1995 | |
| Scarborough | 03 Aug 1995 | 21 Feb 1997 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 21 Feb 1997 | 30 Jun 2001 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-78 | Manchester United | League Division One | 4 | ||||
| 1978-79 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1978-79 | Manchester United | League Division One | 16 | 1 |
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| 1979-80 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1979-80 | Manchester United | League Division One | 3 | 5 |
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| 1980-81 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1980-81 | Manchester United | League Division One | 3 | 1 |
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| 1989-90 | Oldham Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Oldham Athletic | Premier League | 10 | 2 |
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| 1993-94 | Oldham Athletic | Premier League | 13 | 9 |
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| 1994-95 | Oldham Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Oldham Athletic | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Oldham Athletic | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 1990 | Manchester United v Oldham Athletic | D | 3-3 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 11 Apr 1990 | Manchester United v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final replay |
| 29 Apr 1990 | Nottingham Forest v Oldham Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Cup | Final |
| 26 Jan 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Manchester City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Jan 1993 | Nottingham Forest v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Feb 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Chelsea | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 1993 | Leeds United v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Feb 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Arsenal | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Feb 1993 | Everton v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 1993 | Middlesbrough v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Wimbledon | W | 6-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1993 | Tottenham Hotspur v Oldham Athletic | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 May 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Liverpool | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Southampton | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Aug 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Ipswich Town | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Oldham Athletic | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Coventry City | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 1993 | Leeds United v Oldham Athletic | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Everton | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 1993 | Tottenham Hotspur v Oldham Athletic | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Sep 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 1993 | West Ham United v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 1993 | Sheffield Wednesday v Oldham Athletic | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Norwich City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Swindon Town | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 1993 | Coventry City v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Dec 1993 | Queens Park Rangers v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1994 | Sheffield United v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 1994 | Oldham Athletic v Liverpool | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 1994 | Aston Villa v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Mar 1994 | Oldham Athletic v Manchester City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 1994 | Southampton v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 05 May 1994 | Oldham Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 1994 | Norwich City v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Nov 1994 | Arsenal v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 28 Jan 1995 | Leeds United v Oldham Athletic | L | 3-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Oldham Athletic v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-3 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-78 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 4 | ||||
| 1981-82 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb 1978 | England v France | W | 3-1 | UEFA U18 | Preliminary |
| 01 Mar 1978 | France v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-18 | Preliminary |
| 05 May 1978 | England v Turkey | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-18 | Group D |
| 07 May 1978 | England v Spain | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-18 | Group D |
| 07 Apr 1982 | England v Poland | D | 2-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Quarter-final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.