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Birmingham City Raide vs Sunderland Afk brought only 9 appearances – Football League World

Birmingham City Raide vs Sunderland Afk brought only 9 appearances – Football League World

Alex Pritchard had an influential presence in Sunderland and played a major role in climbing the club from mediocrity in League 1 to the hopes of promotion in Championship.

The black cats hierarchy made the bold decision to allow Pritchard to leave the club in 2024, with the midfielder secured a pass to another team by Championship Birmingham City.

Although many would expect him to play a key role in the club’s season, he made only nine appearances before leaving for Turkey.

Alex Pritchard was a key figure in Sunderland’s team

Alex Pritchard

Pritchard has always been a player with enormous talent, but since he was tormented by injuries, he has never reached the heights expected of him from an early age.

After moving to Tottenham Hotspur, the midfielder played for multiple clubs before joining Sunderland with a free transfer in the summer of 2021.

After settling in the country, it became clear that Pritchard did not have to play in the third level of English football. The former Huddersfield Town player was an instrument in the center of the Wersider’s midfielder, creating openings with ease to the club’s attackers.

Pritchard played a key role in Sunderland’s promotion and continued its impressive form in Championship, where he recorded healthy four goals and six assists in the 2022/23 season.

Unfortunately, the next season did not go according to the plan for black cats, and after Tony Mourebay was fired in December, rumors began to circulate that Pritchard would leave the club.

In fact, the rumors were loyal and Pritchard left the Stadium of Light to sign with Birmingham against an unnamed amount and reunited with the former boss Mourebay, who recently took over the reins.

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Prichem’s stay in Birmingham was not impressive

Alex Pritchard

The descent of Birmingham down into the Championship table was already underway when Pritchard signed for the club, but he was a player capable of stopping the club’s descent.

The 31-year-old’s debut was not planned, with the midfielder playing the first half of West Midland’s derby against West Bromich Albion before being pulled to Jordan James.

Pritchard then lasts a period of side before appearing repeatedly as a deputy, but his period at the club was always by nature.

By the time the midfielder returned from an injury, Mourebay had already temporarily withdrawn as a manager for medical reasons to increase the woes of the club.

The midfielder’s only contribution was an assist in the 1-1 draw with the “Blue” with Hull City in March, as Pritchard failed to reproduce the good shape he had shown to Stadium of Light.

Birmingham’s victory over Norich City on the last day of the season was the only victory in which Pritchard participates, with the 31-year-old making a five-minute Cameo at the end of the match.

Pritchard left the club for the Turkish Sivaspor in the summer after a disappointing period in St. Andrews, which will not stay long in memory.

Alex Pritchard statistics for 2023/24 Championship (Sunderland and Birmingham City) – on Sofascore

Appearances

32

goal

1

Assist

6

Touches

33.8

Great chances have been created

7

Gaming

18.1 (82%)

Pritchard has left his mark on English football, playing for some of the most famous clubs in the country, but his stay in England ended with an unpleasant note.

Sunderland and Birmingham supporters will have contrasting memories of the midfielder, but at the age of 31, his career in English football may not be over.

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