18 Facts About Ben Pringle

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Benjamin Philip Pringle was born on 25 July 1988 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League side Altrincham.

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Ben Pringle will become a free agent on 30 June 2023.

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Ben Pringle has notably played for Derby County, Rotherham United, Fulham and Preston North End with further spells in the Football League with Torquay United, Ipswich Town, Oldham Athletic, Grimsby Town, Tranmere Rovers, Gillingham and Morecambe.

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Ben Pringle started his career at Wallsend Boys Club, before joining the youth system at West Bromwich Albion.

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Ben Pringle made his Derby debut as an 80th-minute substitute against Peterborough United on 8 August 2009.

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In February 2011, Ben Pringle's contract was extended until summer 2012.

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In March 2011, Ben Pringle joined then League Two outfit Torquay United on a months loan.

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Ben Pringle spent just 19 days of the loan at Torquay, playing five games, but returned to Derby after expressing a desire to fight for a place in the Derby first team rather than remain at Plainmoor.

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The transfer was confirmed later that day, with Ben Pringle joining The Millers on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.

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On 18 January 2013, Ben Pringle signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Rotherham.

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On 19 June 2015, Ben Pringle signed for Fulham on a two-year contract, he joined goalkeeper Andy Lonergan in signing for the club on the same day.

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Ben Pringle joined Ipswich Town on an initial one-month loan on 12 February 2016.

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On 4 July 2016, Ben Pringle signed for Preston North End on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

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On 31 August 2018, Ben Pringle joined Grimsby Town on a season-long loan his loan was cut short, with Ben Pringle joining League Two rivals Tranmere Rovers on 22 January 2019.

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In September 2019, Ben Pringle joined Gillingham on a contract intended to run until the end of the season.

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On 10 August 2020, Ben Pringle joined League Two side Morecambe on a one-year deal.

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Ben Pringle was released by the club's new manager in June 2021 after the club had won promotion through the playoffs.

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On 3 August 2021, Ben Pringle joined National League side Altrincham following his release from Morecambe.