Maidenhead United winger Harry Pritchard signs for League One side Blackpool FC

Harry Pritchard has become the latest Non-League star to land a Football League move signing for League One side Blackpool.
It is the second time this month that a member of Maidenhead’s squad has been recognised with a move into the third-tier of English football after Sam Barratt signed for Southend.
Pritchard spent six years with Magpies having joined from Burnham in 2012. He finished with 265 appearances and 47 goals.
Last season he scored 16 goals and created 12, winning Maidenhead’s Supporters’ Player, Player’s Player and Golden Boot awards. Now Blackpool are betting on him to keep up his good form in League One.
“A few players play in non-league and get the move to Blackpool and it shows that the manager trusts players, is loyal to players, and will play them if they work hard. That’s what I’ve got to do,” the 25-year-old told Blackpool’s website.
“Last season was definitely my best at Maidenhead and I’m ready for the step up. I’m looking forward to training hard, working hard in pre-season and hopefully starting the season well.
“As a left midfielder, I obviously want to be on the score-sheet and assisting as much as I can. I’m happy to do that, and hopefully I can bring those goals and assists to Blackpool.
“I’ve always wanted to play in the Football League and being down south this is a big move up north, but I’m ready to take that commitment and I’m just looking forward to getting started.”
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