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{{Short description|English association football player (born 1977)}} |
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{{Football player infobox| playername= Ritchie Humphreys |
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{{Use British English|date=June 2013}} |
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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}} |
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| fullname = Ritchie Humphreys |
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{{good article}} |
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| nickname = Humphs |
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{{Infobox football biography |
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| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1977|11|30}} |
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| name = Ritchie Humphreys |
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| cityofbirth = [[Sheffield]] |
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| image = RitchieHumphreys.jpg |
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| countryofbirth = [[England]] |
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| image_size = 200 |
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| height = 5'10" (178cm) |
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| caption = Humphreys playing for [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]] in 2016 |
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| currentclub = [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] |
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| fullname = Ritchie John Humphreys<ref>{{cite web |title=EFL: Club retained and released lists published |url=https://www.efl.com/news/2016/june/efl-club-retained-and-released-lists-published/ |publisher=English Football League |date=23 June 2016 |access-date=22 October 2017}}</ref> |
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| clubnumber = 8 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|11|30|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman1011">{{cite book |editor-first=Barry J. |editor-last=Hugman |title=The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 |year=2010 |publisher=Mainstream Publishing |location=Edinburgh |isbn=978-1-84596-601-0 |page=207}}</ref> |
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| position = Winger/Left Back/Striker |
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| birth_place = [[Sheffield]], England |
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| youthyears = 1995-1996 |
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}<ref name="Hugman1011"/> |
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| youthclubs = [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] |
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| position = [[Utility player#Association football|Utility player]] |
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| years = 1996-2001<br>1999<br>1999-2000<br>2001<br>2001-<br>2006 |
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| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] |
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| clubs = [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] <br>→ [[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]] ''(loan)'' <br>→ [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] ''(loan)''<br> [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] <br> [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]]<br>→ [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] ''(loan)'' |
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| youthyears2 = 1995–1996 | youthclubs2 = [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Academy|Sheffield Wednesday]] |
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| caps(goals) = {{0}}67 {{0}}(4) <br>{{0}}{{0}}6 {{0}}(2) <br> {{0}}{{0}}9 {{0}}(2) <br> {{0}}{{0}}7 {{0}}(3)<br>268 (27)<br>{{0}}{{0}}7 {{0}}(0) |
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| years1 = 1996–2001 | clubs1 = [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] | caps1 = 67 | goals1 = 4 |
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| nationalyears = 1997 |
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| years2 = 1999 | clubs2 = → [[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]] (loan) | caps2 = 6 | goals2 = 2 |
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| nationalteam = [[England U21 national football team|England U21]] |
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| years3 = 1999–2000 | clubs3 = → [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] (loan) | caps3 = 9 | goals3 = 2 |
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| nationalcaps(goals) = {{0}}{{0}}1 {{0}}(0) |
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| years4 = 2001 | clubs4 = [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] | caps4 = 7 | goals4 = 3 |
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| pcupdate = 10:28, 7 July 2007 (UTC) |
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| years5 = 2001–2013 | clubs5 = [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] | caps5 = 488 | goals5 = 34 |
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| ntupdate = 10:28, 7 July 2007 (UTC) |
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| years6 = 2006 | clubs6 = → [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] (loan) | caps6 = 7 | goals6 = 0 |
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| years7 = 2013–2017 | clubs7 = [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]] | caps7 = 66 | goals7 = 2 |
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| years8 = 2017 | clubs8 = [[Sheffield F.C.|Sheffield]] | caps8 = 4 | goals8 = 0 |
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| totalcaps = 647 |totalgoals = 47 |
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| nationalyears1 = 1997 | nationalteam1 = [[England national under-20 football team|England U20]]| nationalcaps1 = 2| nationalgoals1 = 0 |
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| nationalyears2 = 1997 | nationalteam2 = [[England national under-21 football team|England U21]]| nationalcaps2 = 3| nationalgoals2 = 0 |
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| manageryears1 = 2017 |managerclubs1 = [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]] ([[caretaker manager|caretaker]]) |
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'''Ritchie John Humphreys''' (born 30 November 1977) is an English former professional [[Association football|footballer]]. He is a former chairman of the [[Professional Footballers' Association]] (PFA) and holds a UEFA A Licence [[Coach (sport)|coach]]ing qualification.<ref name="UEFA A Licence Joy For Humphreys">{{cite news| title = UEFA A Licence Joy For Humphreys| url = http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/article/190413-humphreys-qualification-780997.aspx |publisher=Hartlepool United F.C. | date = 19 April 2013| access-date = 22 May 2013}}</ref> |
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'''Ritchie Humphreys''' (born [[November 30]] [[1977]] in [[Sheffield]]) is a professional footballer who currently plays for [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] in [[Football League Two|League Two]]. He is eligible to play for [[England national football team|England]]. |
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Humphreys started his career with [[Premier League]] club [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] in 1996. Whilst with the club, he was [[Loan (sports)|loan]]ed out to [[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]] and [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]]. He also won five caps for England at [[England national under-20 football team|under-20]] and [[England national under-21 football team|under-21]] levels. He left the club in 2001 and joined [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] for a short period, after which he joined [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]]. He joined [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] on loan in 2006. He left Hartlepool in July 2013, and moved on to Chesterfield. Whilst at Chesterfield in 2014 he appeared at [[Wembley Stadium]] in [[2014 Football League Trophy final|the final]] of the [[EFL Trophy|Football League Trophy]] and helped the club to the [[EFL League Two|League Two]] title in 2013–14. He left Chesterfield in 2017, and went on to play for [[Non-League football|non-League]] side [[Sheffield F.C.|Sheffield]], until his retirement in December 2017. |
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In 12 seasons with Hartlepool he made a club record 544 appearances, and picked up numerous club awards, including three Player of the Year awards from fans, one Player of the Year award from his teammates, as well as the award for Player of the Decade (2000s). He was also voted the club's Player of the Century. He was also recognised at regional and national levels, being named on the [[PFA Team of the Year]] twice, and recognised as the North East League Player of the Year in 2006. He helped the club win [[Promotion and relegation|promotion]] out of the fourth tier in 2002–03, and again in 2006–07. However, he suffered [[English Football League play-offs|play-off]] heartbreak with the club on three separate occasions. |
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==Childhood and early career== |
==Childhood and early career== |
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Humphreys was born in [[Sheffield]], South Yorkshire.<ref name="Hugman1011"/> He was introduced to [[Association football|football]] from an early age, his [[Grandparent|grandfather]], Ernest Humphreys, played for [[Millwall F.C.|Millwall]], [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] and [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]. His dad, John Humphreys, also had trials with [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]].<ref name="tearstocheers">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| isbn=0-9545696-0-1| no-pp=true| page=Introduction}}</ref> |
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Humphreys grew up as a Sheffield United fan and joined their academy, which he described as a "dream come true". However they released him when we he was 13.<ref name="tearstocheers">{{cite |
Humphreys grew up as a Sheffield United fan and joined their academy, which he described as a "dream come true". However, they released him when we he was 13.<ref name="tearstocheers"/> He completed a boyhood dream by scoring at [[Bramall Lane]] in a 3–2 win for Hartlepool in December 2012.<ref name="'To score was a dream come true', says Unitedite Humphreys">{{cite news| title = 'To score was a dream come true', says Unitedite Humphreys| url = http://www.sheffieldnewsandsport.com/2012/12/30/to-score-was-a-dream-come-true-says-united-reject-humphreys/| newspaper = Sheffield News & Sport| date = 30 December 2012| access-date = 22 May 2013| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130630075055/http://www.sheffieldnewsandsport.com/2012/12/30/to-score-was-a-dream-come-true-says-united-reject-humphreys/| archive-date = 30 June 2013| url-status = dead }}</ref> |
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Humphreys then played for the Sheffield Boys and was one of their few players who didn’t play for a professional club. However that soon changed when Humphreys was scouted by a Sheffield Wednesday scout and he joined their centre of excellence. <ref name="tearstocheers">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| id=ISBN 0-9545696-0-1| pages=Introduction}}</ref> |
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Humphreys then played for the Sheffield Boys and was one of their few players who did not play for a professional club. However, that soon changed when Humphreys was [[Scout (association football)|scout]]ed by a [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] scout and he joined their centre of excellence.<ref name="tearstocheers"/> |
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==Sheffield Wednesday Years== |
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===Rise to Providence=== |
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In 1995 after leaving [[Newfield Secondary School]], Humphreys became part of [[Sheffield Wednesday|Sheffield Wednesday]]’s [[Youth system|youth squad]]. For the youth squad Humphreys played as a [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] and was offered a professional contract<ref name="tearstocheers">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| id=ISBN 0-9545696-0-1| pages=Introduction}}</ref>. |
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Due to the injuries of strikers [[David Hirst]] and [[Mark Bright]], Wednesday manager [[David Pleat]] gave Humphreys the opportunity to go on Wednesday’s [[Season_%28sports%29#Pre-season|pre-season]] tour of [[Holland]]<ref name="tearstocheers">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| id=ISBN 0-9545696-0-1| pages=Introduction}}</ref>. |
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Humphreys played the first game and scored twice. He then played in the second game against [[FC Utrecht]] and scored again. [[Marco Van Basten]] was the guest of honour for that game and he praised Humphreys and said he was the next [[Johan Cruijff]]<ref name="tearstocheers">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| id=ISBN 0-9545696-0-1| pages=Introduction}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Humphreys dreams of Cardiff joy">{{cite news |
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| title = Humphreys dreams of Cardiff joy |
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| url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/28/11748.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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| date = [[2004-05-28]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. |
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Humphreys pre-season form earned him a full league debut in Wednesday’s opening match against [[Aston Villa]]. In this match Humphreys scored a goal that was recorded at 95.9[[Miles per hour|mph]], one of the hardest goals in the history of football<ref name="The hardest recorded shot in football - ever">{{cite news |
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| title = The hardest recorded shot in football - ever |
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| url = http://football.guardian.co.uk/theknowledge/story/0,,2012031,00.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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| date = [[2007-02-14]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Humphreys also scored in the following match against [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds]]. Two games later, Humphreys scored a much talked about goal when he went on a 50 yard run and scored spectacular chipped goal against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]]<ref name="Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humpreys signs for City">{{cite news |
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| title = Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humpreys signs for City |
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| url = http://www.cardiffcity.com/Daily_newsfile_99/221199.htm |
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| publisher = Cardiff City Online |
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| date = [[1999-11-22]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref><ref name="Ritchie Humphreys CNNSI">{{cite news |
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| title = Ritchie Humphreys |
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| url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/world/players/6754/ |
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| publisher = [[CNN Sports Illustrated]] |
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| date = [[2001-11-01]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Humphreys was seen as the driving force behind Sheffield Wednesday's shock early lead at the top of The Premiership. <ref name="The Managerial Merry-Go-Round">{{cite news |
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| title = The Managerial Merry-Go-Round |
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| url = http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/CompleteHistory/0,,10304~65737,00.html |
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| publisher = Sheffield Wednesday – Official Site |
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| date = [[2007-06-19]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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His form linked him to a £4 million [[Transfer (football)|move]] to Leeds United<ref name="Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humpreys signs for City">{{cite news |
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===Sheffield Wednesday=== |
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| title = Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humpreys signs for City |
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In 1995, after leaving [[Newfield Secondary School]], Humphreys became part of [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]]'s [[Youth system|youth squad]]. For the youth squad Humphreys played as a [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] and was offered a professional [[Association football contracts|contract]].<ref name="tearstocheers"/> Due to the injuries of strikers [[David Hirst (footballer)|David Hirst]] and [[Mark Bright]], Wednesday [[Manager (association football)|manager]] [[David Pleat]] gave Humphreys the opportunity to go on Wednesday's [[Season (sports)#Preseason|pre-season]] tour of the Netherlands.<ref name="tearstocheers"/> |
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| url = http://www.cardiffcity.com/Daily_newsfile_99/221199.htm |
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| publisher = Cardiff City Online |
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| date = [[1999-11-22]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. However Humphreys remained at Sheffield Wednesday and played 34 games for them in the 96/97 season. His performances earned him a place in the England team for the [[1997 FIFA World Youth Championship|1997 FIFA U-20 World Cup]] in [[Malaysia]], alongside the likes of [[Michael Owen]], [[Kieron Dyer]], [[Danny Murphy]] and [[Jamie Carragher]]<ref name=" Football: Shepherd strikes as England ride luck">{{cite news |
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| title = Football: Shepherd strikes as England ride luck |
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| url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19970619/ai_n14104044 |
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| publisher = [[The Independent]] |
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| date = [[1997-06-19]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Humphreys wore the much coveted [[Number_9#In_sports|number 9 shirt]] for that tournament. |
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Humphreys played the first match and scored twice. He then played in the second match against [[FC Utrecht]] and scored again. [[Johan Cruyff]] was the guest of honour for that match and he praised Humphreys and said he was the next [[Marco van Basten]], something Humphreys later played down. It was during this pre-season tour that he was taken under the wing and guidance of Wednesday legend Chris Waddle. After scoring 4 goals in his first 5 Premier League appearances, lifting Wednesday to the top of the league, David Pleat decided to release his mentor Waddle. Humphreys did not score another league goal all season (only notching a [[hat-trick]] in a [[EFL Cup|League Cup]] match against Grimsby Town in a 7–1 win).<ref name="tearstocheers"/><ref name="Humphreys dreams of Cardiff joy">{{cite news | title = Humphreys dreams of Cardiff joy | url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/28/11748.html |newspaper=The Northern Echo |location=Darlington | date = 28 May 2004 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> Humphreys' pre-season form earned him a full league debut in Wednesday's opening match against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]. In this match Humphreys scored a goal that was recorded at {{convert|95.9|mph}}, one of the hardest-hit goals in the history of football.<ref name="The hardest recorded shot in football - ever">{{cite news | title = The hardest recorded shot in football – ever | url = http://football.guardian.co.uk/theknowledge/story/0,,2012031,00.html |newspaper=The Guardian |location=London | date = 14 February 2007 | access-date = 22 July 2007 | first=James | last=Dart}}</ref> Humphreys also scored in the following match against [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]. Two matches later, Humphreys scored a much talked about goal when he went on a {{convert|50|yd}} run and scored a spectacular [[Chip (association football)|chipped]] goal against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] .<ref name="Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humphreys signs for City">{{cite news | title = Mon 22nd Nov 1999 – Humphreys signs for City | url = http://www.cardiffcity.com/Daily_newsfile_99/221199.htm | work = Cardiff City Online | publisher = Michael Morris | date = 22 November 1999 | access-date = 22 July 2007 | archive-date = 28 September 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928231406/http://www.cardiffcity.com/Daily_newsfile_99/221199.htm | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="Ritchie Humphreys CNNSI">{{cite news | title = Ritchie Humphreys | url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/world/players/6754/ |publisher=CNN Sports Illustrated | date = 1 November 2001 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> Humphreys was seen as the driving force behind Sheffield Wednesday's shock early lead at the top of The Premiership.<ref name="The Managerial Merry-Go-Round">{{cite web |title=The Managerial Merry-Go-Round |url=http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/CompleteHistory/0,,10304~65737,00.html |publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C. |date=19 June 2007 |access-date=22 July 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808114346/http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/CompleteHistory/0%2C%2C10304~65737%2C00.html |archive-date=8 August 2008 }}</ref> |
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===Decline=== |
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For the next two seasons, after Sheffield Wednesday signed an influx of foreign players such as [[Paulo Di Canio]] and [[Benito Carbone]], Humphreys failed to hold down a regular place<ref name="Di Canio and Wednesday Set For Divorce">{{cite news |
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| title = Di Canio and Wednesday Set For Divorce |
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| url = http://www.4thegame.com/club/swfc/news/47717/DI+CANIO+AND+WEDNESDAY+SET+FOR+DIVORCE.html |
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| publisher = 4thegame.com |
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| date = [[1998-12-24]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref> and he only played a total of 31 games in those two seasons. |
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His form linked him to a £4 million [[Transfer (association football)|transfer]] to Leeds United.<ref name="Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humphreys signs for City"/> However, Humphreys remained at Sheffield Wednesday and played 34 matches for them in the [[1996–97 in English football|1996–97]] season. His performances earned him a place in the England team for the [[1997 FIFA World Youth Championship|1997 FIFA U-20 World Cup]] in Malaysia.<ref name=" Football: Shepherd strikes as England ride luck">{{cite news | title = Football: Shepherd strikes as England ride luck | url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19970619/ai_n14104044 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070609175741/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19970619/ai_n14104044 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 9 June 2007 |newspaper=The Independent |location=London | date = 19 June 1997 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> Humphreys wore the much coveted number 9 shirt for that tournament. |
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Humphreys was then sent on loan to [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff]]<ref name="Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humpreys signs for City">{{cite news |
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| title = Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humpreys signs for City |
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| url = http://www.cardiffcity.com/Daily_newsfile_99/221199.htm |
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| publisher = Cardiff City Online |
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| date = [[1999-11-22]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref> where he played 10 matches, scoring twice. He was then sent on loan to [[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe]] where he played 6 matches and again scored twice. After a brief return to the Wednesday side for the 2000/01 season, Humphreys decided to leave Wednesday in order to play more first team football was allowed to join [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge]] on trial<ref name=" Humphreys signs for Us">{{cite news |
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| title = Humphreys signs for Us |
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| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1150657.stm |
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| publisher = [[BBC News]] |
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| date = [[2001-02-02]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Humphreys impressed on trial scoring 3 goals in 7 games and it looked likely that Cambridge manager [[Roy McFarland]] was going to offer him a contract. However, Humphreys' trial was cut abruptly after he broke his leg<ref name="Humphreys joins Hartlepool on trial">{{cite news |
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| title = Humphreys joins Hartlepool on trial |
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| url = http://cambridgeunited.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=924&p=2&stid=8147497 |
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| publisher = Cambridge United: Rivals |
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| date = [[2001-07-16]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. After the sacking of Roy McFarland, new Cambridge manager [[John Beck]] was reluctant to offer Humphreys a new [[contract]] until he had seen him play<ref name="Humphreys signs for Hartlepool">{{cite news |
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| title = Humphreys signs for Hartlepool |
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| url = http://cambridgeunited.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=924&p=2&stid=8148123 |
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| publisher = Cambridge United: Rivals |
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| date = [[2001-07-17]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. |
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For the next two seasons, after Sheffield Wednesday signed an influx of foreign players such as [[Paolo Di Canio]] and [[Benito Carbone]], Humphreys failed to hold down a regular place and he only played a total of 31 matches in those two seasons.<ref name="Di Canio and Wednesday Set For Divorce">{{cite news |title = Di Canio and Wednesday Set For Divorce |url = http://www.4thegame.com/club/swfc/news/47717/DI+CANIO+AND+WEDNESDAY+SET+FOR+DIVORCE.html |publisher = 4thegame.com |date = 24 December 1998 |access-date = 22 July 2007}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="Sheff Wed 1997/1998 player appearances">{{cite web | title = Sheff Wed 1997/1998 player appearances | url = http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?seasonid=127&teamid=2330 | publisher = Soccerbase | access-date = 23 September 2007}}</ref><ref name="Sheff Wed 1998/1999 player appearances">{{cite web | title = Sheff Wed 1998/1999 player appearances | url = http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?seasonid=128&teamid=2330 | publisher = Soccerbase | access-date = 23 September 2007}}</ref> Humphreys was sent on [[Loan (sports)|loan]] to [[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]] on 13 August 1999,<ref>{{cite book | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 | page = 208 }}</ref> where he played six matches and again scored twice.<ref name="Scunthorpe 1999/2000 player appearances">{{cite web | title = Scunthorpe 1999/2000 player appearances | url = http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?seasonid=129&teamid=2263 | publisher = Soccerbase | access-date = 23 September 2007}}</ref> He was then sent on loan to [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] where he played 11 matches, scoring twice.<ref name="Mon 22nd Nov 1999 - Humphreys signs for City"/><ref name="Cardiff 1999/2000 player appearances">{{cite web | title = Cardiff 1999/2000 player appearances | url = http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?seasonid=129&teamid=485 | publisher = Soccerbase | access-date = 23 September 2007}}</ref> After a brief return to the Wednesday team for the [[2000–01 in English football|2000–01]] season, Humphreys decided to leave Wednesday to play more first-team football was allowed to join [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] on trial.<ref name=" Humphreys signs for Us">{{cite news | title = Humphreys signs for Us | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1150657.stm |website=BBC Sport | date = 2 February 2001 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> Humphreys impressed on trial, scoring 3 goals in 7 appearances, and it looked likely that Cambridge manager [[Roy McFarland]] was going to offer him a contract. However, Humphreys' trial was cut abruptly after he [[Bone fracture|broke]] his foot.<ref name="Humphreys joins Hartlepool on trial">{{cite news | title = Humphreys joins Hartlepool on trial | url = http://cambridgeunited.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=924&p=2&stid=8147497 | publisher = Cambridge United: Rivals | date = 16 July 2001 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}{{dead link|date=June 2018|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> After the sacking of Roy McFarland, new Cambridge manager [[John Beck (footballer)|John Beck]] was reluctant to offer Humphreys a new contract until he had seen him play.<ref name="Humphreys signs for Hartlepool">{{cite news | title = Humphreys signs for Hartlepool | url = http://cambridgeunited.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=924&p=2&stid=8148123 | publisher = Cambridge United: Rivals | date = 17 July 2001 | access-date = 22 July 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040928131541/http://cambridgeunited.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=924&p=2&stid=8148123 | archive-date = 28 September 2004}}</ref> |
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==Hartlepool Years== |
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===Early Success and Heartache=== |
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[[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] manager [[Chris Turner]] then offered Humphreys the chance to train with the club. Shortly after Humphreys signed a new contract with the club, much to the dismay of Cambridge fans who wanted him to stay and described him as "a big loss"<ref name="pollcambridge>{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Humphreys started the 2001/2002 season partnering [[Kevin Henderson]] up front for the first 9 league games. However after a bad run Humphreys was dropped and replaced by new signing [[Gordon Watson]]. However, Humphreys would force his way back into the team and replace Henderson to partner Watson instead, these two players were already familiar with each other from their days at Sheffield Wednesday<ref name="A good day for a Wednesday reunion">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Despite not scoring many goals Hartlepool manager Chris Turner was pleased with his performances<ref name=" Ritchie one of the best">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>.Humphreys was then moved into central midfield due to the injury of [[Tommy Widdrington]] and after impressing played there for the remainder of the season<ref name="Humphreys earns praise from Turner">{{cite news |
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| date = [[2002-02-15]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. [[Image:Humphreyspenaltycheltenham.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Ritchie Humphreys is consoled by team mates after his play-off semi final penalty miss against [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham]]]]Humphreys first season at the club would end in disappointment as he missed the decisive [[Penalty kick|penalty]] in the [[The_Football_League#The_Play-Offs|play-off]] semi final defeat to [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]], which cost Hartlepool a place in division two. The penalty struck the woodwork twice and stayed out<ref name="Ritchie helps Pool to forget Whaddon woe">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Humphreys' miss would send him to tears and he was photographed by [[Frank Reid]], a photograph that would prove to be one of the most memorable images of Reid and Humphreys' career<ref name="Memorable Moments: Ritchie Humphreys">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. After his miss Humphreys was devastated but he was cheered up by Chris Turner and the players who rang him and told him to keep his head up<ref name="tearstocheers">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| id=ISBN 0-9545696-0-1| pages=Introduction}}</ref>. Humphreys also received lots of letters of support from the Hartlepool fans. <ref name="Ritchie helps Pool to forget Whaddon woe" /> |
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[[File:Humphreys, Ritchie.jpg|thumb|upright|Humphreys in 2008]] |
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When Humphreys returned to pre-season training for the following season, he was playfully [[Teasing|teased]] over his penalty miss<ref name="tearstocheers2">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| id=ISBN 0-9545696-0-1| pages=Pre-Season}}</ref>. Humphreys took the motto "that anything that doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger" and was determined to come back stronger. Humphreys started the 2002/03 season with a goal against [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle]] on the opening day of the season<ref name=" Carlisle 1-3 Hartlepool">{{cite news |
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| date = [[2002-08-10]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Throughout the course of the season, Humphreys would be played prominently as a left winger. Humphreys finished the season as an ever present in the Hartlepool squad, adding 11 goals to his name in the process and helped Hartlepool gain promotion to Division 2. His performances won him the Player of the Season award from the supporters |
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<ref name=" Details - Ritchie Humphreys">{{cite news |
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| url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2002/2/15/145834.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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| date = [[2003-04-17]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. During this season it was revealed that Humphreys had been writing a diary, which he published and named it "From Tears to Cheers2, in reference to his tears at Cheltenham<ref name="Humphreys looking for new chapter of success">{{cite news |
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[[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] manager [[Chris Turner (footballer, born 1958)|Chris Turner]], a former Wednesday goalkeeper, then offered Humphreys the chance to train with the club. Shortly after Humphreys signed a new contract with the club, much to the dismay of Cambridge fans who wanted him to stay and described him as "a big loss".<ref name="pollcambridge">{{cite news | title = Poll: Humphreys is "a big loss" | url = http://cambridgeunited.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=924&p=2&stid=8150584 | publisher = Cambridge United: Rivals | date = 22 July 2001 | access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040929152222/http://cambridgeunited.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=924&p=2&stid=8150584 |archive-date = 29 September 2004}}</ref> Humphreys started the [[2001–02 in English football|2001–02]] season partnering [[Kevin Henderson (footballer)|Kevin Henderson]] up front for the first 9 league matches. However, after a bad run Humphreys was dropped and replaced by new signing [[Gordon Watson (footballer, born 1971)|Gordon Watson]]. However, Humphreys would soon be back in the team and replace Henderson to partner Watson, these two players were already familiar with each other from their days at Sheffield Wednesday.<ref name="A good day for a Wednesday reunion">{{cite news |title = A good day for a Wednesday reunion |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2001/11/12/154409.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 12 November 2001 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929111016/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2001/11/12/154409.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> Despite not scoring many goals manager Turner was pleased with his performances.<ref name=" Ritchie one of the best">{{cite news |title = Ritchie one of the best |url = http://archive.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/2002/1/1/149978.html |newspaper = Darlington & Stockton Times |date = 11 January 2002 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927002312/http://archive.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/2002/1/1/149978.html |archive-date = 27 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> Humphreys was then moved into central midfield due to the injury of [[Tommy Widdrington]] and after impressing played there for the remainder of the season.<ref name="Humphreys earns praise from Turner">{{cite news |title = Humphreys earns praise from Turner |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2002/2/15/145834.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 15 February 2002 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929102750/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2002/2/15/145834.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> Humphreys' first season at the club would end in disappointment as he missed the decisive [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty]] in the [[English Football League play-offs|play-off]] semi-final defeat to [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]], which cost Hartlepool a place in the [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]]. The penalty struck the woodwork twice and stayed out.<ref name="Ritchie helps Pool to forget Whaddon woe">{{cite news |title = Ritchie helps Pool to forget Whaddon woe |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2002/8/12/124929.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 12 August 2002 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929103041/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2002/8/12/124929.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> After his miss Humphreys was devastated but he was cheered up by Chris Turner and the players who rang him and told him to keep his head up.<ref name="tearstocheers"/> Humphreys also received many letters of support from the Hartlepool fans.<ref name="Ritchie helps Pool to forget Whaddon woe"/> |
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===More Play-Off Heartache and Relegation=== |
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The following two seasons once again saw Humphreys as an ever-present in the Hartlepool side under new manager [[Neale Cooper]] . In 2003/04, Hartlepool once again made the play-offs only to go out after conceding two last minute goals to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]], a memory which Humphreys described as more painful than Cheltenham<ref name="Play-off heartache too much for Humphreys">{{cite news |
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| url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2004/5/21/51640.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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| date = [[2004-05-21]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Due to the injuries of [[Micky Barron]], Humphreys began regularly captaining the side<ref name="Keep it up, skipper tells Boyd">{{cite news |
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| url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2004/3/30/57287.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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| date = [[2004-03-31]] |
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When Humphreys returned to pre-season training for the following season, he was playfully teased over his penalty miss.<ref name="tearstocheers2">{{cite book| first=Ritchie| last=Humphreys| title=From Tears to Cheers| publisher=Cheers Promotions| year=2003| isbn=0-9545696-0-1| pages=re-Season}}</ref> Humphreys took the motto "that anything that doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" and was determined to come back stronger. Humphreys started the [[2002–03 in English football|2002–03]] season with a goal against [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle]] on the opening day of the season.<ref name=" Carlisle 1-3 Hartlepool">{{cite news | title = Carlisle 1–3 Hartlepool | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/2181298.stm |website=BBC Sport | date = 10 August 2002 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> Throughout the course of the season, Humphreys would be played prominently as a left-winger. Humphreys finished the season as an ever-present in the Hartlepool squad, adding 11 goals to his name in the process and helped Hartlepool gain [[Promotion and relegation|promotion]] to the Second Division. His performances won him the Player of the Season award from the supporters.<ref name=" Details - Ritchie Humphreys">{{cite news |title = Details – Ritchie Humphreys |url = http://inthemadcrowd.co.uk/cgi-bin/itmc_view_person.asp?oid=940 |work=In The Mad Crowd |access-date = 22 July 2007 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070905090311/http://www.inthemadcrowd.co.uk/cgi-bin/itmc_view_person.asp?oid=940 |archive-date = 5 September 2007 }}</ref><ref name="Humphreys takes top player honour">{{cite news |title = Humphreys takes top player honour |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2002/2/15/145834.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 17 April 2003 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929102750/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2002/2/15/145834.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> During this season it was revealed that Humphreys had been writing a diary, which he published and named it "From Tears to Cheers", in reference to his tears at Cheltenham.<ref name="Humphreys looking for new chapter of success">{{cite news | title = Humphreys looking for new chapter of success |url=http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2003/8/9/81309.html |newspaper=The Northern Echo |location=Darlington | date = 9 August 2003 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> |
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In the 2004/05 season, Humphreys helped Hartlepool once again make the play-offs. During the play-off semi-final against [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere]], Humphreys had the task of taking a penalty for Hartlepool in [[Sudden_death_%28sport%29#Football_.28soccer.29|sudden death]]. This was the first time Humphreys had taken a penalty since his crucial miss at Cheltenham. This time he scored and sent Hartlepool through to the Play-Off final against his old club Sheffield Wednesday<ref name=" Humphreys caps a memorable week with new deal ">{{cite news |
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| url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/23/12313.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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| date = [[2005-05-23]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. This helped to erase the memories of Cheltenham<ref name=" Details - Ritchie Humphreys">{{cite news |
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| publisher = In The Mad Crowd, Hartlepool United Statistics |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. However, Hartlepool lost the play-off final to Sheffield Wednesday. Humphreys believes that of all the play-off defeats he has suffered that the controversial loss to Wednesday was the hardest to take<ref name="Play-off loss a new low for Humphreys">{{cite news |
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| url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/31/11600.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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| date = [[2005-05-31]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Before the end of the season Humphreys extended his contract by a further two years<ref name=" Humphreys caps a memorable week with new deal ">{{cite news |
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| url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/23/12313.html |
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| publisher = [[The Northern Echo]] |
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The following two seasons once again saw Humphreys as an ever-present in the Hartlepool team under new manager [[Neale Cooper]]. In the [[2003–04 in English football|2003–04]] season, Hartlepool once again made the play-offs, only to go out after conceding two last minute goals to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]], a memory which Humphreys described as more painful than Cheltenham.<ref name="Play-off heartache too much for Humphreys">{{cite news |title = Play-off heartache too much for Humphreys |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2004/5/21/51640.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 21 May 2004 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929102800/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2004/5/21/51640.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> Due to the injuries of [[Michael Barron]], Humphreys began regularly captaining the team.<ref name="Keep it up, skipper tells Boyd">{{cite news |title = Keep it up, skipper tells Boyd |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2004/3/30/57287.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 31 March 2004 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929092124/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2004/3/30/57287.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> |
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The following season 2005/06 saw Humphreys become the first player to make 200 consecutive league appearances for Hartlepool<ref name="Record breaker">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>.For this season Humphreys' moved to [[Defender (football)|left back]] due to [[Hugh Robertson]] being injured. Unfortunately Hartlepool and Humphreys suffered relegation. Despite this Humphreys was named the Supporters and Players' Player of the Season as well as the North East Football Awards Football League Player of the Season<ref name="8: Ritchie Humphreys">{{cite news |
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In the [[2004–05 in English football|2004–05]] season, Humphreys helped Hartlepool once again make the play-offs. During the play-off semi-final against [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere]], Humphreys had the task of taking a penalty for Hartlepool in [[Sudden death (sport)#Association football|sudden death]]. This was the first time Humphreys had taken a penalty since his crucial miss at Cheltenham. This time he scored and sent Hartlepool through to the [[2005 Football League One play-off final|play-off final]] against his old club Sheffield Wednesday at the [[Millennium Stadium]].<ref name=" Humphreys caps a memorable week with new deal ">{{cite news |title = Humphreys caps a memorable week with new deal |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/23/12313.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 23 May 2005 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929103103/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/23/12313.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> This helped to erase the memories of Cheltenham.<ref name=" Details - Ritchie Humphreys"/> However, Hartlepool lost the play-off final to Sheffield Wednesday. Humphreys believes that of all the play-off defeats he has suffered that the controversial loss to Wednesday was the hardest to take.<ref name="Play-off loss a new low for Humphreys">{{cite news |title = Play-off loss a new low for Humphreys |url = http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/31/11600.html |newspaper = The Northern Echo |location = Darlington |date = 31 May 2005 |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929102818/http://archive.thenorthernecho.co.uk/2005/5/31/11600.html |archive-date = 29 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> Before the end of the season Humphreys extended his contract by a further two years.<ref name=" Humphreys caps a memorable week with new deal "/> |
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===Second Promotion=== |
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For the 2006/07 [[Danny Wilson (footballer)|Danny Wilson]] was appointed the new manager, Wilson had previously managed Humphreys at Sheffield Wednesday. On August 22nd 2006, Humphreys was dropped for Hartlepool’s match against [[Hereford United F.C.|Hereford]]. After making 230 consecutive appearances, this was the first time Humphreys had not played since October 2001. Shortly after that match, Humphreys joined [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] on loan<ref name="Humphreys leaves Pools">{{cite news |
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| url = http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/search/display.var.913834.0.humphreys_leaves_pools.php |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. This was the third time that Danny Wilson had loaned Humphreys out during his career, the only times Humphreys had ever been loaned out. Port Vale tried to extend Humphreys' loan deal with a view of signing him on a permanent basis<ref name="Port Vale keen to keep Humphreys">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref> but Hartlepool refused and Humphreys returned. Humphreys later stated that he had no intentions of leaving Hartlepool<ref name="Good to be back says Humphreys">{{cite news |
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The following season, [[2005–06 in English football|2005–06]], saw Humphreys become the first player to make 200 consecutive league appearances for Hartlepool.<ref name="Record breaker">{{cite news | title = Record breaker | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hartlepool_united/4504110.stm |website=BBC Sport | date = 6 December 2005 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> For this season Humphreys' moved to [[Defender (association football)|left back]] due to [[Hugh Robertson (footballer, born 1975)|Hugh Robertson]] being injured. Unfortunately Hartlepool and Humphreys suffered [[promotion and relegation|relegation]]. Despite this Humphreys was named the Supporters and Players' Player of the Season as well as the North East Football Awards Football League Player of the Season.<ref name="8: Ritchie Humphreys">{{cite news |title = 8: Ritchie Humphreys |url = http://www.hartlepool.vitalfootball.co.uk/player.asp?p=371 |work = Vital Hartlepool |access-date = 22 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927212721/http://www.hartlepool.vitalfootball.co.uk/player.asp?p=371 |archive-date = 27 September 2007 |url-status = dead }}</ref> |
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After a bad start to the season Hartlepool were struggling near the lower reaches of the table. However, this changed against [[Accrington Stanley F.C.|Accrington]] when Humphreys scored a spectacular last minute winner<ref name=" Post Pilgrim Papers">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. This sent Hartlepool on 23 match unbeaten streak. During that streak, Humphreys scored another spectacular goal against [[Walsall F.C.|Walsall]] to give Hartlepool the lead in a victory that sent them into second place<ref name=" Humphreys left foot sets Pools apart from the rest">{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Hartlepool would remain in the top two for the remainder of the season and secured promotion, narrowly missing out on the title. Humphreys peformances earned him a place in the League 2 PFA Team of the Year<ref name="Ronaldo secures PFA awards double ">{{cite news |
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| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6582201.stm |
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| date = [[2007-04-22]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. Humphreys was also awarded the [[Monkey Business]] Achievement Award for this contribution to the season<ref name="Nelson and Liddle Big Winners">{{cite news |
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| publisher = Hartlepool United – Official Site |
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| date = [[2007-05-09]] |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-22}}</ref>. However these awards proved small in comparison to when Humphreys was [[Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom|honoured]] by the [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen]] for making a "significant contribution to local and national life" earlier on in the season. <ref name="Humphreys is pride of Hartlepool ">{{cite news |
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| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hartlepool_united/6251319.stm |
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| date = [[2007-01-11]] |
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For the [[2006–07 in English football|2006–07]] season, [[Danny Wilson (footballer, born 1960)|Danny Wilson]] was appointed the new manager, Wilson had previously managed Humphreys at Sheffield Wednesday. On 22 August 2006, Humphreys was dropped for Hartlepool's match against [[Hereford United F.C.|Hereford United]]. After making 230 consecutive appearances, this was the first time Humphreys had not played since October 2001. Shortly after that match, Humphreys joined [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] on a month's loan.<ref name="Humphreys leaves Pools">{{cite news | title = Humphreys leaves Pools | url = http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/search/display.var.913834.0.humphreys_leaves_pools.php |newspaper=The Northern Echo |location=Darlington | date = 8 September 2007 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> This was the third time that Danny Wilson had loaned Humphreys out during his career, the only times Humphreys had ever been loaned out. Port Vale tried to extend Humphreys' loan deal by at least another month,<ref name="Port Vale keen to keep Humphreys">{{cite news | title = Port Vale keen to keep Humphreys | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/5413500.stm |website=BBC Sport | date = 6 October 2006 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> but Hartlepool refused and Humphreys returned. Humphreys later stated that he had no intentions of leaving Hartlepool.<ref name="Good to be back says Humphreys">{{cite news | title = Good to be back says Humphreys | url = http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/news_story_1644.html | publisher = North East Football | date = 12 October 2006 | access-date = 22 July 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061018193723/http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/news_story_1644.html | archive-date = 18 October 2006}}</ref> |
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After a bad start to the season, Hartlepool were struggling near the lower reaches of the table. However, this changed against [[Accrington Stanley F.C.|Accrington Stanley]] when Humphreys scored a spectacular last-minute winner.<ref name=" Post Pilgrim Papers">{{cite web |title = Post Pilgrim Papers |url = http://www.hartlepoolunited.premiumtv.co.uk/page/PaperTalk/0,,10326~987746,00.html |publisher = Hartlepool United F.C. |access-date = 22 July 2007}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> This sent Hartlepool on 23-match unbeaten streak. During that streak, Humphreys scored another spectacular goal against [[Walsall F.C.|Walsall]] to give Hartlepool the lead in a victory that sent them into second place.<ref name="Humphreys left foot sets Pools apart from the rest">{{cite news | title = Humphreys left foot sets Pools apart from the rest | url = http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/search/display.var.1186156.0.humphreys_left_foot_sets_pools_apart_from_the_rest.php |newspaper=The Northern Echo |location=Darlington | date = 12 February 2007 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> Hartlepool would remain in the top two for the remainder of the season and secured promotion, narrowly missing out on the title. Humphreys performances earned him a place in the League Two PFA Team of the Year.<ref name="Ronaldo secures PFA awards double ">{{cite news | title = Ronaldo secures PFA awards double | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6582201.stm |website=BBC Sport | date = 22 April 2007 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> Humphreys was also awarded the Monkey Business Achievement Award for this contribution to the season,<ref name="Nelson and Liddle Big Winners">{{cite news |title = Nelson and Liddle Big Winners |url = http://www.hartlepoolunited.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10326~1022852,00.html |publisher = Hartlepool United F.C. |date = 9 May 2007 |access-date = 22 July 2007}}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and later had a street in [[Hartlepool]] named after him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pools duo receive streets honour|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hartlepool_united/7243235.stm|access-date=16 February 2012|website=BBC Sport|date=13 February 2008}}</ref> However, these awards proved small in comparison to when Humphreys was [[Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom|honoured]] by the [[Elizabeth II|Queen]] for making a "significant contribution to local and national life" earlier on in the season.<ref name="Humphreys is pride of Hartlepool">{{cite news | title = Humphreys is pride of Hartlepool | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hartlepool_united/6251319.stm |website=BBC Sport | date = 11 January 2007 | access-date = 22 July 2007}}</ref> |
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At the end of the [[2007–08 in English football|2007–08 season]], Humphreys was voted Player of the Year,<ref name="RH">{{cite web|url=http://www.inthemadcrowd.co.uk/UI/Person.aspx?oid=940 |title=Ritchie Humphreys |publisher=In The Mad Crowd |access-date=21 June 2023}}</ref> Player of the 2000s and Hartlepool United's Player of the Century. He continued to be a key player in [[2008–09 in English football|2008–09]], making a total of 54 appearances. He was a regular in the [[2009–10 in English football|2009–10]] season, missing just nine matches as a central midfielder. On 26 February 2011, Humphreys replaced [[Joe Gamble]] after 82 minutes to make his 473rd appearance for Pools.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ritchie Humphreys delight at Hartlepool United record|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hartlepool_united/9409384.stm|access-date=16 February 2012|website=BBC Sport|date=28 February 2011}}</ref> This broke the record previously held by [[Watty Moore]] for over half a century.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/8877815.Watty_s_family_pay_tribute_to_Humphreys/|title=Watty's family pay tribute to Humphreys|last=Fraser|first=Paul|date=25 February 2011 |newspaper=The Northern Echo |location=Darlington |access-date=26 February 2011}}</ref> Over the course of the [[2010–11 in English football|2010–11]] season he played 29 matches. On 2 August 2011, Humphreys was given a [[testimonial match]] against [[Premier League]] [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] to mark his ten years at Hartlepool United.<ref name="test">{{cite news|url=http://www.peterleemail.co.uk/sport/football/hartlepool-utd/match-report/match_report_hartlepool_united_1_sunderland_3_1_3639774|title=Hartlepool United 1 Sunderland 3|date=2 August 2011|newspaper=Peterlee Mail|access-date=2 August 2011}}</ref> Sunderland won 3–1, though the 5,757 fans present at the Victoria Park were full of appreciation for Humphreys.<ref name="test" /> On 7 January 2012, Humphreys replaced [[Luke James (footballer)|Luke James]] 90 minutes into a 2–0 win over [[Rochdale A.F.C.|Rochdale]] to make his 500th appearance for Pools.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hartlepool vs Rochdale|url=http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10326~59352,00.html|publisher=Hartlepool United F.C.|access-date=16 February 2012}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He signed a new contract in May 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ritchie Humphreys extends Hartlepool United contract|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18121345|access-date=9 September 2012|website=BBC Sport|date=18 May 2012}}</ref> He made 33 appearances in the [[2012–13 Football League|2012–13]] campaign, as Hartlepool were relegated into [[EFL League Two|League Two]]. Humphreys was named on the League One team of the week after scoring in a shock 3–2 win at [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] on 29 December.<ref>{{cite news |title=League 1 Team of the Week |url=https://www.efl.com/news/2012/december/league-1-team-of-the-week/ |access-date=8 October 2019 |work=www.efl.com |date=31 December 2012 }}</ref> |
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Hartlepool released Humphreys from the club in May 2013, after it was decided that the option in his contract to extend would not be taken up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/article/210513-humphreys-leaves-pools-829671.aspx|title=Humphreys To Leave Victoria Park|publisher=Hartlepool United F.C. |access-date=21 May 2013}}</ref> |
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===Chesterfield=== |
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Humphreys signed a one-year contract with League Two club [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]] on 15 July 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23314248|title=Ritchie Humphreys: Chesterfield sign former Hartlepool full-back|website=BBC Sport|access-date=15 July 2013}}</ref> He became a key player for [[Paul Cook (footballer)|Paul Cook]]'s Spireites during the [[2013–14 Chesterfield F.C. season|2013–14]] season, and on 30 March 2014 appeared at [[Wembley Stadium]] in Chesterfield's 3–1 defeat to [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]] in [[2014 Football League Trophy final|the final]] of the [[EFL Trophy|Football League Trophy]], his first appearance at the national stadium.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ian |last=Woodcock |title=Carlisle 1–3 Peterborough |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26703740 |website=BBC Sport |date=30 March 2014 |access-date=8 January 2017}}</ref> In total he made 49 appearances throughout the [[2013–14 Chesterfield F.C. season|2013–14]] campaign as Chesterfield won promotion as divisional champions. |
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He made 25 appearances in the [[2014–15 Chesterfield F.C. season|2014–15]] campaign, helping the Spireites to the play-offs, where they were beaten by [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] at the semi-final stage.<ref>{{cite news |first=Nathan |last=Middleton |title=Preston 3–0 Chesterfield |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32575855 |website=BBC Sport |date=10 May 2015 |access-date=8 January 2017}}</ref> He made only three appearances in the [[2015–16 Chesterfield F.C. season|2015–16]] campaign, but in May 2016 signed a new contract to serve the club as a [[Coach (sport)|coach]] whilst also continuing his playing duties.<ref>{{cite web|title=Humphreys Extendsch-role- Stay with Player/Coach Role|url=http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/article/humphreys-extends-stay-with-playercoach-role-3127033.aspx|publisher=Chesterfield F.C. |access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref> On 8 January 2017, he was named [[caretaker manager]] of the club following the sacking of [[Danny Wilson (footballer, born 1960)|Danny Wilson]].<ref name="Chesterfieldcaretaker">{{cite news |title=Chesterfield: Boss Danny Wilson and assistant Chris Morgan sacked |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38547798 |website=BBC Sport |date=8 January 2017 |access-date=8 January 2017}}</ref> [[Gary Caldwell]] was appointed as manager nine days later.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gary Caldwell: Chesterfield appoint former Wigan Athletic manager as new boss|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38651516|access-date=17 January 2017|website=BBC Sport|date=17 January 2017}}</ref> Humphreys was not offered a new playing contract at the end of the season, but Caldwell offered him a position on his coaching staff.<ref>{{cite web |title=Quartet to be Offered New Contracts|url=http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/quartet-to-be-offered-new-contracts-3700971.aspx|access-date=5 May 2017|publisher=Chesterfield F.C. |date=1 May 2017}}</ref> |
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===Sheffield and retirement=== |
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Humphreys rejected the opportunity to join the coaching staff at Chesterfield, and instead signed with [[Northern Premier League]] Division One South club [[Sheffield F.C.|Sheffield]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Whitney|first=Steve|title=Veteran Ritchie Humphreys Signs For Club – Pitchero Non-League|url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/transfers/veteran-ritchie-humphreys-signs-club/|access-date=3 November 2017|work=Pitchero Non-League|date=14 August 2017}}</ref> Humphreys retired from playing in December 2017, posting a thank you message on his Twitter account. |
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==PFA work== |
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Humphreys succeeded [[Clarke Carlisle]] as chairman of the [[Professional Footballers' Association]] (PFA) in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|last=Magowan|first=Alistair|title=Ritchie Humphreys: Who is the PFA's new chairman?|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24937449|access-date=17 November 2013|website=BBC Sport|date=17 November 2013}}</ref> Humphreys was succeeded in the role by [[Ben Purkiss]] in November 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Baggaley|first=Michael|title=Former Port Vale defender Ben Purkiss is new PFA chairman|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/former-port-vale-defender-ben-853158|access-date=30 November 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=29 November 2017}}</ref> He now works for the PFA as a delegate liaison executive.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thepfa.com/thepfa/staff/profile?id=37e07078-eb82-459b-b0aa-e2475c753bf7 |title=Staff profile|website=www.thepfa.com |access-date=24 September 2020}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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In July 2018, Humphreys completed his first full [[Ironman Triathlon]], raising £3,000 for [[Sheffield Children's Hospital]] and [[Alzheimer's Society]] in the process.<ref>{{cite news |last=Smyth |first=Graham |title=Footballer to Ironman – ex Chesterfield and Sheffield Wednesday man makes sporting switch |url=https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/footballer-to-ironman-ex-chesterfield-and-sheffield-wednesday-man-makes-sporting-switch-1-9348823 |access-date=30 January 2019 |work=Derbyshire Times |date=14 September 2018 }}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
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!rowspan="2"|Club |
!rowspan="2"|Club |
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!rowspan="2"|Season |
!rowspan="2"|Season |
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!rowspan="2"|Division |
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!colspan="2"|[[The Football League|League]] |
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!colspan="2"|League |
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!colspan="2"|[[FA Cup]] |
!colspan="2"|[[FA Cup]] |
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!colspan="2"|[[ |
!colspan="2"|[[EFL Cup|League Cup]] |
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!colspan="2"| |
!colspan="2"|Other |
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!colspan="2"|Others <ref>Includes [[Football League Play-Offs|Play-Off]], [[Football League Trophy]] and [[FA Community Shield]] matches</ref> |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
!colspan="2"|Total |
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!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |
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!App |
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!Goals |
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!App |
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!Goals |
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!App |
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!Goals |
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!App |
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!Goals |
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!App |
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!Goals |
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!App |
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!Goals |
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|- |
|- |
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|rowspan="7"|[[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]]||[[1995–96 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season|1995–96]]<ref name="00/01"/>||[[Premier League]]||5||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||5||0 |
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|rowspan="1" valign=top|[[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] |
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|[[2006-07 in English football|2006-07]] |
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|7||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||7||0 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[1996–97 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season|1996–97]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|1996|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||Premier League||29||3||4||2||2||0||0||0||35||5 |
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|rowspan="6" valign=top|[[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] |
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|[[2006-07 in English football|2006-07]] |
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|38||3||3||0||0||0||0||0||2||1||43||3 |
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|- |
|- |
||
|[[1997–98 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season|1997–98]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|1997|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||Premier League||7||0||3||0||1||0||0||0||11||0 |
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|[[2005-06 in English football|2005-06]] |
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|46||2||2||0||2||0||0||0||0||0||50||2 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[1998–99 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season|1998–99]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|1998|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||Premier League||19||1||2||2||0||0||0||0||21||3 |
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|[[2004-05 in English football|2004-05]] |
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|46||3||6||0||2||0||0||0||6||0||60||3 |
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|- |
|- |
||
|[[1999–2000 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season|1999–00]]<ref name="00/01">{{soccerbase season|3718|1995|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||Premier League||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |
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|[[2003-04 in English football|2003-04]] |
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|46||3||3||1||2||0||0||0||3||0||54||4 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[2000–01 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season|2000–01]]<ref name="00/01"/>||[[Football League First Division|First Division]]||7||0||0||0||3||0||0||0||10||0 |
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|[[2002-03 in English football|2002-03]] |
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|46||11||2||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||49||11 |
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|- |
|- |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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|[[2000-01 in English football|2001-02]] |
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!67!!4!!9!!4!!6!!0!!0!!0!!82!!8 |
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|46||5||1||0||1||0||0||0||3||0||51||5 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]] (loan)||[[1999–2000 Scunthorpe United F.C. season|1999–00]]<ref name="00/01"/>||[[Football League Second Division|Second Division]]||6||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||6||2 |
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|rowspan="1" valign=top|[[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] |
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|[[2000-01 in English football|2000-01]] |
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|7||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||7||3 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] (loan)||[[1999–2000 Cardiff City F.C. season|1999–00]]<ref name="00/01"/>||Second Division||9||2||1||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=efl|Appearance/s and goal/s in the [[EFL Trophy]].}}||0||11||2 |
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|rowspan="1" valign=top|[[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] |
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|[[2000-01 in English football|2000-01]] |
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|7||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||10||0 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]]||[[2000–01 Cambridge United F.C. season|2000–01]]<ref name="00/01" />||Second Division||7||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||7||3 |
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|rowspan="1" valign=top|[[Scunthorpe United F.C.|Scunthorpe United]] |
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|[[1999-00 in English football|1999-00]] |
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|6||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||6||2 |
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|- |
|- |
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|rowspan="13"|[[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]]||[[2001–02 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2001–02]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2001|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||[[Football League Third Division|Third Division]]||46||5||1||0||1||0||3{{efn|name=efl}}{{efn|name=pof|Appearance/s in the play-offs.}}||0||51||5 |
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|rowspan="1" valign=top|[[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] |
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|[[1999-00 in English football|1999-00]] |
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|9||2||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||10||2 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[2002–03 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2002–03]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2002|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||Third Division||46||11||2||0||1||0||0||0||49||11 |
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|rowspan="4" valign=top|[[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] |
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|[[1998-99 in English football|1998-99]] |
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|19||1||2||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||21||3 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[2003–04 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2003–04]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2003|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||Second Division||46||3||3||1||2||0||3{{efn|name=efl}}{{efn|name=pof}}||0||54||4 |
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|[[1997-98 in English football|1997-98]] |
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|7||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||10||0 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[2004–05 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2004–05]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2004|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||46||3||6||0||2||0||6{{efn|name=efl}}{{efn|name=pof}}||0||60||3 |
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|[[1996-97 in English football|1996-1997]] |
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|29||3||4||2||1||0||0||0||0||0||34||5 |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[2005–06 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2005–06]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2005|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||46||2||2||0||2||0||0||0||50||2 |
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|[[1996-97 in English football|1996-1997]] |
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|5||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||5||0 |
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|- |
|- |
||
|[[2006–07 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2006–07]]<ref name="06/07">{{soccerbase season|3718|2006|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||[[EFL League Two|League Two]]||38||3||3||0||0||0||2{{efn|name=efl}}||1{{efn|name=efl}}||43||4 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"|Total |
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! align=left style="background:beige" colspan="1" | |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 364 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 38 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 30 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 5 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 9 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 0 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 0 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 0 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 14 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 1 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 417 |
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! align=left style="background:beige"| 43 |
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|- |
|- |
||
|[[2007–08 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2007–08]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2007|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||45||3||2||0||1||0||2{{efn|name=efl}}||0||50||3 |
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|- |
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|[[2008–09 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2008–09]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2008|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||45||0||5||0||3||0||1{{efn|name=efl}}||0||54||0 |
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|- |
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|[[2009–10 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2009–10]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2009|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||38||0||1||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=efl}}||0||40||0 |
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|- |
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|[[2010–11 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2010–11]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2010|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||25||2||3||1||0||0||1{{efn|name=efl}}||0||29||3 |
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|- |
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|[[2011–12 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2011–12]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2011|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||29||1||1||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=efl}}||0||31||1 |
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|- |
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|[[2012–13 Hartlepool United F.C. season|2012–13]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2012|access-date=11 September 2011}}</ref>||League One||31||1||1||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=efl}}||0||33||1 |
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|- |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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!481!!34!!30!!2!!12!!0!!21!!1!!544!!37 |
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|[[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] (loan)||[[2006–07 Port Vale F.C. season|2006–07]]<ref name="06/07" />||[[EFL League One|League One]]||7||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||7||0 |
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|- |
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|rowspan="5"|[[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]]||[[2013–14 Chesterfield F.C. season|2013–14]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2013|access-date=11 September 2012}}</ref>||League Two||42||2||1||0||1||0||5{{efn|name=efl}}||0||49||2 |
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|- |
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|[[2014–15 Chesterfield F.C. season|2014–15]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|3718|2014|access-date=11 September 2012}}</ref>||League One||19||0||5||0||1||1||0||0||25||1 |
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*Football League Two: [[2013–14 Football League Two|2013–14]]<ref name="soccerway">{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/coaches/ritchie-humphreys/50923/ |title=R.Humphreys |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=23 June 2023}}</ref> |
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*[[PFA Team of the Year]]: [[2002–03 Football League|2002–03 Third Division]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/28/newsstory.premierleague200203 |title=Henry lands PFA award |first=David |last=McKechnie |newspaper=The Guardian |location=London |date=28 April 2003 |access-date=23 June 2023}}</ref> [[2006–07 Football League|2006–07 Football League Two]]<ref name="Ronaldo secures PFA awards double "/> |
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From Tears to Cheers: Ritchie Humphreys' Hartlepool United Promotion Diary [http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0954569601], ''Ritchie Humphreys, Cheers Promotions '' |
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*[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0954569601 From Tears to Cheers: Ritchie Humphreys' Hartlepool United Promotion Diary], ''Ritchie Humphreys, Cheers Promotions '' |
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*[http://www.hartlepoolunited.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10326~9046,00.html Humphreys' Official Hartlepool United F.C. profile ] |
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*[http://www.hartlepool.vitalfootball.co.uk/player.asp?p=371 Vital Hartlepool Profile: Richie Humphreys] |
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*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hartlepool_united/4504110.stm BBC News: Record Breaker] |
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*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hartlepool_united/6251319.stm BBC Sport: Humphreys is Pride of Hartlepool] |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ritchie John Humphreys[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1977[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Utility player | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield United | |||
| 1995–1996 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2001 | Sheffield Wednesday | 67 | (4) |
| 1999 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 1999–2000 | → Cardiff City (loan) | 9 | (2) |
| 2001 | Cambridge United | 7 | (3) |
| 2001–2013 | Hartlepool United | 488 | (34) |
| 2006 | → Port Vale (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2013–2017 | Chesterfield | 66 | (2) |
| 2017 | Sheffield | 4 | (0) |
| Total | 647 | (47) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 1997 | England U21 | 3 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2017 | Chesterfield (caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ritchie John Humphreys (born 30 November 1977) is an English former professional footballer. He is a former chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) and holds a UEFA A Licence coaching qualification.[3]
Humphreys started his career with Premier League club Sheffield Wednesday in 1996. Whilst with the club, he was loaned out to Scunthorpe United and Cardiff City. He also won five caps for England at under-20 and under-21 levels. He left the club in 2001 and joined Cambridge United for a short period, after which he joined Hartlepool United. He joined Port Vale on loan in 2006. He left Hartlepool in July 2013, and moved on to Chesterfield. Whilst at Chesterfield in 2014 he appeared at Wembley Stadium in the final of the Football League Trophy and helped the club to the League Two title in 2013–14. He left Chesterfield in 2017, and went on to play for non-League side Sheffield, until his retirement in December 2017.
In 12 seasons with Hartlepool he made a club record 544 appearances, and picked up numerous club awards, including three Player of the Year awards from fans, one Player of the Year award from his teammates, as well as the award for Player of the Decade (2000s). He was also voted the club's Player of the Century. He was also recognised at regional and national levels, being named on the PFA Team of the Year twice, and recognised as the North East League Player of the Year in 2006. He helped the club win promotion out of the fourth tier in 2002–03, and again in 2006–07. However, he suffered play-off heartbreak with the club on three separate occasions.
Childhood and early career[edit]
Humphreys was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.[2] He was introduced to football from an early age, his grandfather, Ernest Humphreys, played for Millwall, Motherwell and St Mirren. His dad, John Humphreys, also had trials with Sheffield United.[4]
Humphreys grew up as a Sheffield United fan and joined their academy, which he described as a "dream come true". However, they released him when we he was 13.[4] He completed a boyhood dream by scoring at Bramall Lane in a 3–2 win for Hartlepool in December 2012.[5]
Humphreys then played for the Sheffield Boys and was one of their few players who did not play for a professional club. However, that soon changed when Humphreys was scouted by a Sheffield Wednesday scout and he joined their centre of excellence.[4]
Career[edit]
Sheffield Wednesday[edit]
In 1995, after leaving Newfield Secondary School, Humphreys became part of Sheffield Wednesday's youth squad. For the youth squad Humphreys played as a left winger and was offered a professional contract.[4] Due to the injuries of strikers David Hirst and Mark Bright, Wednesday manager David Pleat gave Humphreys the opportunity to go on Wednesday's pre-season tour of the Netherlands.[4]
Humphreys played the first match and scored twice. He then played in the second match against FC Utrecht and scored again. Johan Cruyff was the guest of honour for that match and he praised Humphreys and said he was the next Marco van Basten, something Humphreys later played down. It was during this pre-season tour that he was taken under the wing and guidance of Wednesday legend Chris Waddle. After scoring 4 goals in his first 5 Premier League appearances, lifting Wednesday to the top of the league, David Pleat decided to release his mentor Waddle. Humphreys did not score another league goal all season (only notching a hat-trick in a League Cup match against Grimsby Town in a 7–1 win).[4][6] Humphreys' pre-season form earned him a full league debut in Wednesday's opening match against Aston Villa. In this match Humphreys scored a goal that was recorded at 95.9 miles per hour (154.3 km/h), one of the hardest-hit goals in the history of football.[7] Humphreys also scored in the following match against Leeds United. Two matches later, Humphreys scored a much talked about goal when he went on a 50 yards (46 m) run and scored a spectacular chipped goal against Leicester City .[8][9] Humphreys was seen as the driving force behind Sheffield Wednesday's shock early lead at the top of The Premiership.[10]
His form linked him to a £4 million transfer to Leeds United.[8] However, Humphreys remained at Sheffield Wednesday and played 34 matches for them in the 1996–97 season. His performances earned him a place in the England team for the 1997 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Malaysia.[11] Humphreys wore the much coveted number 9 shirt for that tournament.
For the next two seasons, after Sheffield Wednesday signed an influx of foreign players such as Paolo Di Canio and Benito Carbone, Humphreys failed to hold down a regular place and he only played a total of 31 matches in those two seasons.[12][13][14] Humphreys was sent on loan to Scunthorpe United on 13 August 1999,[15] where he played six matches and again scored twice.[16] He was then sent on loan to Cardiff City where he played 11 matches, scoring twice.[8][17] After a brief return to the Wednesday team for the 2000–01 season, Humphreys decided to leave Wednesday to play more first-team football was allowed to join Cambridge United on trial.[18] Humphreys impressed on trial, scoring 3 goals in 7 appearances, and it looked likely that Cambridge manager Roy McFarland was going to offer him a contract. However, Humphreys' trial was cut abruptly after he broke his foot.[19] After the sacking of Roy McFarland, new Cambridge manager John Beck was reluctant to offer Humphreys a new contract until he had seen him play.[20]
Hartlepool United[edit]
Hartlepool United manager Chris Turner, a former Wednesday goalkeeper, then offered Humphreys the chance to train with the club. Shortly after Humphreys signed a new contract with the club, much to the dismay of Cambridge fans who wanted him to stay and described him as "a big loss".[21] Humphreys started the 2001–02 season partnering Kevin Henderson up front for the first 9 league matches. However, after a bad run Humphreys was dropped and replaced by new signing Gordon Watson. However, Humphreys would soon be back in the team and replace Henderson to partner Watson, these two players were already familiar with each other from their days at Sheffield Wednesday.[22] Despite not scoring many goals manager Turner was pleased with his performances.[23] Humphreys was then moved into central midfield due to the injury of Tommy Widdrington and after impressing played there for the remainder of the season.[24] Humphreys' first season at the club would end in disappointment as he missed the decisive penalty in the play-off semi-final defeat to Cheltenham Town, which cost Hartlepool a place in the Second Division. The penalty struck the woodwork twice and stayed out.[25] After his miss Humphreys was devastated but he was cheered up by Chris Turner and the players who rang him and told him to keep his head up.[4] Humphreys also received many letters of support from the Hartlepool fans.[25]
When Humphreys returned to pre-season training for the following season, he was playfully teased over his penalty miss.[26] Humphreys took the motto "that anything that doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" and was determined to come back stronger. Humphreys started the 2002–03 season with a goal against Carlisle on the opening day of the season.[27] Throughout the course of the season, Humphreys would be played prominently as a left-winger. Humphreys finished the season as an ever-present in the Hartlepool squad, adding 11 goals to his name in the process and helped Hartlepool gain promotion to the Second Division. His performances won him the Player of the Season award from the supporters.[28][29] During this season it was revealed that Humphreys had been writing a diary, which he published and named it "From Tears to Cheers", in reference to his tears at Cheltenham.[30]
The following two seasons once again saw Humphreys as an ever-present in the Hartlepool team under new manager Neale Cooper. In the 2003–04 season, Hartlepool once again made the play-offs, only to go out after conceding two last minute goals to Bristol City, a memory which Humphreys described as more painful than Cheltenham.[31] Due to the injuries of Michael Barron, Humphreys began regularly captaining the team.[32]
In the 2004–05 season, Humphreys helped Hartlepool once again make the play-offs. During the play-off semi-final against Tranmere, Humphreys had the task of taking a penalty for Hartlepool in sudden death. This was the first time Humphreys had taken a penalty since his crucial miss at Cheltenham. This time he scored and sent Hartlepool through to the play-off final against his old club Sheffield Wednesday at the Millennium Stadium.[33] This helped to erase the memories of Cheltenham.[28] However, Hartlepool lost the play-off final to Sheffield Wednesday. Humphreys believes that of all the play-off defeats he has suffered that the controversial loss to Wednesday was the hardest to take.[34] Before the end of the season Humphreys extended his contract by a further two years.[33]
The following season, 2005–06, saw Humphreys become the first player to make 200 consecutive league appearances for Hartlepool.[35] For this season Humphreys' moved to left back due to Hugh Robertson being injured. Unfortunately Hartlepool and Humphreys suffered relegation. Despite this Humphreys was named the Supporters and Players' Player of the Season as well as the North East Football Awards Football League Player of the Season.[36]
For the 2006–07 season, Danny Wilson was appointed the new manager, Wilson had previously managed Humphreys at Sheffield Wednesday. On 22 August 2006, Humphreys was dropped for Hartlepool's match against Hereford United. After making 230 consecutive appearances, this was the first time Humphreys had not played since October 2001. Shortly after that match, Humphreys joined Port Vale on a month's loan.[37] This was the third time that Danny Wilson had loaned Humphreys out during his career, the only times Humphreys had ever been loaned out. Port Vale tried to extend Humphreys' loan deal by at least another month,[38] but Hartlepool refused and Humphreys returned. Humphreys later stated that he had no intentions of leaving Hartlepool.[39]
After a bad start to the season, Hartlepool were struggling near the lower reaches of the table. However, this changed against Accrington Stanley when Humphreys scored a spectacular last-minute winner.[40] This sent Hartlepool on 23-match unbeaten streak. During that streak, Humphreys scored another spectacular goal against Walsall to give Hartlepool the lead in a victory that sent them into second place.[41] Hartlepool would remain in the top two for the remainder of the season and secured promotion, narrowly missing out on the title. Humphreys performances earned him a place in the League Two PFA Team of the Year.[42] Humphreys was also awarded the Monkey Business Achievement Award for this contribution to the season,[43] and later had a street in Hartlepool named after him.[44] However, these awards proved small in comparison to when Humphreys was honoured by the Queen for making a "significant contribution to local and national life" earlier on in the season.[45]
At the end of the 2007–08 season, Humphreys was voted Player of the Year,[46] Player of the 2000s and Hartlepool United's Player of the Century. He continued to be a key player in 2008–09, making a total of 54 appearances. He was a regular in the 2009–10 season, missing just nine matches as a central midfielder. On 26 February 2011, Humphreys replaced Joe Gamble after 82 minutes to make his 473rd appearance for Pools.[47] This broke the record previously held by Watty Moore for over half a century.[48] Over the course of the 2010–11 season he played 29 matches. On 2 August 2011, Humphreys was given a testimonial match against Premier League Sunderland to mark his ten years at Hartlepool United.[49] Sunderland won 3–1, though the 5,757 fans present at the Victoria Park were full of appreciation for Humphreys.[49] On 7 January 2012, Humphreys replaced Luke James 90 minutes into a 2–0 win over Rochdale to make his 500th appearance for Pools.[50] He signed a new contract in May 2012.[51] He made 33 appearances in the 2012–13 campaign, as Hartlepool were relegated into League Two. Humphreys was named on the League One team of the week after scoring in a shock 3–2 win at Sheffield United on 29 December.[52]
Hartlepool released Humphreys from the club in May 2013, after it was decided that the option in his contract to extend would not be taken up.[53]
Chesterfield[edit]
Humphreys signed a one-year contract with League Two club Chesterfield on 15 July 2013.[54] He became a key player for Paul Cook's Spireites during the 2013–14 season, and on 30 March 2014 appeared at Wembley Stadium in Chesterfield's 3–1 defeat to Peterborough United in the final of the Football League Trophy, his first appearance at the national stadium.[55] In total he made 49 appearances throughout the 2013–14 campaign as Chesterfield won promotion as divisional champions.
He made 25 appearances in the 2014–15 campaign, helping the Spireites to the play-offs, where they were beaten by Preston North End at the semi-final stage.[56] He made only three appearances in the 2015–16 campaign, but in May 2016 signed a new contract to serve the club as a coach whilst also continuing his playing duties.[57] On 8 January 2017, he was named caretaker manager of the club following the sacking of Danny Wilson.[58] Gary Caldwell was appointed as manager nine days later.[59] Humphreys was not offered a new playing contract at the end of the season, but Caldwell offered him a position on his coaching staff.[60]
Sheffield and retirement[edit]
Humphreys rejected the opportunity to join the coaching staff at Chesterfield, and instead signed with Northern Premier League Division One South club Sheffield.[61] Humphreys retired from playing in December 2017, posting a thank you message on his Twitter account.
PFA work[edit]
Humphreys succeeded Clarke Carlisle as chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) in 2013.[62] Humphreys was succeeded in the role by Ben Purkiss in November 2017.[63] He now works for the PFA as a delegate liaison executive.[64]
Personal life[edit]
In July 2018, Humphreys completed his first full Ironman Triathlon, raising £3,000 for Sheffield Children's Hospital and Alzheimer's Society in the process.[65]
Career statistics[edit]
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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| Sheffield Wednesday | 1995–96[66] | Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996–97[67] | Premier League | 29 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 5 | |
| 1997–98[68] | Premier League | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1998–99[69] | Premier League | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | |
| 1999–00[66] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000–01[66] | First Division | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total | 67 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 8 | ||
| Scunthorpe United (loan) | 1999–00[66] | Second Division | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Cardiff City (loan) | 1999–00[66] | Second Division | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| Cambridge United | 2000–01[66] | Second Division | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Hartlepool United | 2001–02[70] | Third Division | 46 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a][b] | 0 | 51 | 5 |
| 2002–03[71] | Third Division | 46 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 11 | |
| 2003–04[72] | Second Division | 46 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3[a][b] | 0 | 54 | 4 | |
| 2004–05[73] | League One | 46 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6[a][b] | 0 | 60 | 3 | |
| 2005–06[74] | League One | 46 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 2 | |
| 2006–07[75] | League Two | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1[a] | 43 | 4 | |
| 2007–08[76] | League One | 45 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 50 | 3 | |
| 2008–09[77] | League One | 45 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 54 | 0 | |
| 2009–10[78] | League One | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 40 | 0 | |
| 2010–11[79] | League One | 25 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2011–12[80] | League One | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 31 | 1 | |
| 2012–13[81] | League One | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
| Total | 481 | 34 | 30 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 544 | 37 | ||
| Port Vale (loan) | 2006–07[75] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chesterfield | 2013–14[82] | League Two | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 49 | 2 |
| 2014–15[83] | League One | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
| 2015–16[84] | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016–17[85] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 66 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 81 | 3 | ||
| Sheffield | 2017–18[86] | NPL Division One South | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 647 | 47 | 47 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 743 | 54 | ||
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- As of 17 January 2017
| Team | From | To | Record | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Chesterfield (caretaker) | 8 January 2017 | 17 January 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | [58][87] |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | — | ||
Honours[edit]
Hartlepool United
- Football League Third Division second-place promotion: 2002–03
- Football League Two second-place promotion: 2006–07
Chesterfield
- Football League Two: 2013–14[88]
- Football League Trophy runner-up: 2013–14[88]
Individual
- Hartlepool United Fans' Player of the Year: 2002–03, 2005–06, 2007–08[46]
- Hartlepool United Players' Player of the Year: 2005–06
- Hartlepool United Player of the Decade (for the 2000s)
- North East League Player of the Year: 2005–06
- PFA Team of the Year: 2002–03 Third Division,[89] 2006–07 Football League Two[42]
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Bibliography[edit]
- From Tears to Cheers: Ritchie Humphreys' Hartlepool United Promotion Diary, Ritchie Humphreys, Cheers Promotions
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