{{Short description|Association football player (born 1987)}} {{Use British English|date=August 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}} {{update|date=March 2017}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Kyle Critchell | image = Kyle Critchell York City v. Lewes 5.png | image_size = | caption = Critchell playing for York City in 2009 | fullname = Kyle Adrian Ross Critchell<ref name="List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2012 and 31/08/2012">{{Cite web | title = List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2012 and 31/08/2012 | url = http://www.thefa.com/~/media/files/pdf/the-fa-2012-13/fa-regulations/registrations-list-august-2012.ashx | publisher = The Football Association | access-date = 7 June 2014}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|1|18|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman2007-08">{{Cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2007–08 | year = 2007 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | isbn = 978-1-84596-246-3 | page = 94 }}</ref> | birth_place = Dorchester, England | height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}<ref name="Hugman2007-08"/> | position = Defender / Midfielder | currentclub = Portland United | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = {{0|000}}?–2003 | youthclubs1 = Weymouth | youthyears2 = 2003–2006 | youthclubs2 = Southampton | years1 = 2006–2007 | clubs1 = Southampton | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2006–2007 | clubs2 = → Torquay United (loan) | caps2 = 7 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2007 | clubs3 = Chesterfield | caps3 = 10 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2007–2008 | clubs4 = Weymouth | caps4 = 35 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2008–2009 | clubs5 = Wrexham | caps5 = 2 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2009 | clubs6 = → York City (loan) | caps6 = 6 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2009 | clubs7 = → Weymouth (loan) | caps7 = 8 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2009 | clubs8 = Weymouth | caps8 = 16 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2009–2012 | clubs9 = Dorchester Town | caps9 = 92 | goals9 = 7 | years10 = 2012–2015 | clubs10 = Weymouth | caps10 = 26 | goals10 = 1 | years11 = 2015–2016 | clubs11 = Portland United | caps11 = 11 | goals11 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2003 | nationalteam1 = Wales U17 | nationalcaps1 = 5 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2005–2006 | nationalteam2 = Wales U21 | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | nationalyears3 = 2008–2010 | nationalteam3 = Wales Semi-Pro | nationalcaps3 = 4| nationalgoals3 = 0 | manageryears1 = 2022–2024 | managerclubs1 = Portland United | manageryears2 = 2025– | managerclubs2 = Portland United }} '''Kyle Adrian Ross Critchell''' (born 18 January 1987) is a football manager who is first team manager of Portland United.
Critchell progressed through the youth and reserve teams at Southampton and had a loan period at Torquay United. He left for Chesterfield and was released by them after half a season, when he moved to Weymouth. A move to Wrexham followed and following an injury he was loaned out to York City and Weymouth. He re-signed for Weymouth following their relegation to the Conference South and later joined league rivals Dorchester Town in 2009. He returned to Weymouth in 2012.
Critchell has represented Wales at various levels. He gained five caps for the under-17 team, before making three appearances for the under-21 team from 2005 to 2006. He has made four appearances for the semi-professional team, making his debut against England C in 2008.
==Club career== Born in Dorchester, Dorset, Critchell joined Southampton as a trainee in July 2003 after being spotted playing for Weymouth's reserve team.<ref name="kyle critchell">{{Cite web | title = kyle critchell | url = http://www.theterras.co.uk/website/pen%20pics/2007-2008/critchell%20kyle.htm | publisher = Weymouth F.C | access-date = 7 July 2009}}</ref> He played in both legs of the FA Youth Cup semi-final in 2005, and suffered from a broken ankle in the second leg, which Southampton won in a penalty shoot-out.<ref name="Saints have Wolves on the back foot before kick-off!">{{Cite news | title = Saints have Wolves on the back foot before kick-off! | url = http://archive.thisishampshire.net/2005/4/5/8747.html | newspaper = This Is Hampshire | date = 5 April 2005 | access-date = 7 July 2009}}{{Dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref> In the 2005 pre-season he made his first appearance in the Southampton first team during pre-season and signed a professional contract with the club on 4 August 2005, but spent most of the 2005–06 season out with a cruciate ligament injury.<ref name="Hugman2007-08"/><ref name="Critchell set for Saints comeback">{{Cite news | title = Critchell set for Saints comeback | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4850672.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 27 March 2006 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref>
He joined League Two side Torquay United on a two-month loan in October 2006.<ref name="Torquay sign young Saints player">{{Cite news | title = Torquay sign young Saints player | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6090424.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 27 October 2006 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He made his league debut on 28 October 2006 in Torquay's 0–0 draw at home to Shrewsbury Town and finished the loan period with 10 appearances.<ref name="Torquay 0-0 Shrewsbury">{{Cite news | title = Torquay 0–0 Shrewsbury | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/6072708.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 28 October 2006 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="Season 2006/2007:"/> He moved to Chesterfield of League One on a free transfer on 19 January 2007, signing a contract taking him to the end of the 2006–07 season.<ref name="Spireites complete Critchell deal">{{Cite news | title = Spireites complete Critchell deal | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6275019.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 19 January 2007 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He made his debut in a 1–0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on 20 January.<ref name="Chesterfield 0-1 Brighton">{{Cite news | title = Chesterfield 0–1 Brighton | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6258643.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 20 January 2007 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref> During a game against Crewe Alexandra on 7 April he picked up a groin strain, which resulted in him undergoing a scan.<ref name="Grimaldi injury hits Chesterfield">{{Cite news | title = Grimaldi injury hits Chesterfield | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6564779.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 18 April 2007 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He also suffered from a virus while at the club and was released in May 2007, after making 10 appearances as Chesterfield were relegated to League Two.<ref name="Season 2006/2007:"/><ref name="We are focused">{{Cite news |title = We are focused |url = http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/page/FromTheDugout/0,,10435~1010142,00.html |publisher = Chesterfield F.C |date = 13 April 2007 |access-date = 6 January 2009 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111004124841/http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/page/FromTheDugout/0%2C%2C10435~1010142%2C00.html |archive-date = 4 October 2011 }}</ref><ref name="Spireites issue retained list">{{Cite news |title=Spireites issue retained list |url=http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/page/ClubAnnouncements/0,,10435~1022548,00.html |publisher=Chesterfield F.C |date=8 May 2007 |access-date=6 January 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004124915/http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/page/ClubAnnouncements/0%2C%2C10435~1022548%2C00.html |archive-date= 4 October 2011 }}</ref>
Critchell trained with Conference Premier side Weymouth and signed a two-year contract on 20 June 2007.<ref name="Tindall after team-mate">{{Cite news |title = Tindall after team-mate |url = http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=42425 |work=Non-League Daily |publisher=Baltic Publications |date = 25 May 2007 |access-date = 6 January 2009 |url-status = usurped |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923233416/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=42425 |archive-date = 23 September 2012 }}</ref><ref name="Bush completes Weymouth takeover">{{Cite news | title = Bush completes Weymouth takeover | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6748399.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 20 June 2007 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He made his debut on 11 August, the opening day of the 2007–08 season, in a 2–1 victory over Halifax Town.<ref name="Weymouth 2-1 Halifax">{{Cite news | title = Weymouth 2–1 Halifax | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/6931241.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 11 August 2007 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref> Following a 3–1 defeat to Stafford Rangers for Weymouth, manager Jason Tindall singled out Critchell for praise, saying; "The only one out there today who deserves any credit for their performance was Kyle Critchell but overall it was not good enough".<ref name="Tindall fumes over Rangers defeat">{{Cite news |title = Tindall fumes over Rangers defeat |url = http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=45201 |work=Non-League Daily |publisher=Baltic Publications |date = 25 September 2007 |access-date = 6 January 2009 |url-status = usurped |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923233424/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=45201 |archive-date = 23 September 2012 }}</ref> He was sent off against Altrincham on the final day of the season after clashing with Gary Scott and he finished the season with 42 appearances.<ref name="Weymouth 2-2 Altrincham">{{Cite news | title = Weymouth 2–2 Altrincham | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7356119.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 26 April 2008 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2009 148-149"/> [[File:Kyle Critchell York City v. Lewes 3.png|thumb|left|180px|Critchell playing for York City in 2009]] Critchell signed a two-year contract with newly relegated Conference Premier side Wrexham on 24 June 2008.<ref name="Wrexham sign Weymouth defender">{{Cite news | title = Wrexham sign Weymouth defender | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7473393.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 25 June 2008 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He made his debut in a 2–0 victory over Oxford United, where he played in right midfield.<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 1"/><ref name="Wrexham 2-0 Oxford Utd">{{Cite news | title = Wrexham 2–0 Oxford Utd | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7565301.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 21 August 2008 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref> After making a further appearance for Wrexham he suffered from an ankle injury during a training session.<ref name="Altrincham 1-1 Wrexham">{{Cite news | title = Altrincham 1–1 Wrexham | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7565311.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 25 August 2008 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="Kyle Critchell injured in Wrexham FC training session">{{Cite news | title = Kyle Critchell injured in Wrexham FC training session | url = http://www.eveningleader.co.uk/wrexhamfc/Kyle-Critchell-injured-in-Wrexham.4441699.jp | newspaper = Wrexham Evening Leader | date = 29 August 2008 | access-date = 6 January 2009}}{{Dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref> He underwent surgery on this ankle in October, which had been delayed due to illness.<ref name="Flemo Suffers Serious Knee Injury">{{Cite news |title = Flemo Suffers Serious Knee Injury |url = http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10311~1422987,00.html |publisher = Wrexham F.C |date = 16 October 2008 |access-date = 18 May 2011 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120407062241/http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10311~1422987%2C00.html |archive-date = 7 April 2012 }}</ref> After recovering from this injury four months later, he said he was looking to be loaned out to help improve his first-team chances at Wrexham.<ref name="Wrexham FC's Kyle Critchell keen for loan deal">{{Cite news |title = Wrexham FC's Kyle Critchell keen for loan deal |url = http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/wrexham-fc/2008/12/31/wrexham-fc-s-kyle-critchell-keen-for-loan-deal-55578-22579510/ |newspaper = Daily Post |location = North Wales |date = 31 December 2008 |access-date = 6 January 2009 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120229202329/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/wrexham-fc/2008/12/31/wrexham-fc-s-kyle-critchell-keen-for-loan-deal-55578-22579510/ |archive-date = 29 February 2012 }}</ref> He eventually joined fellow Conference Premier side York City on a one-month loan on 5 January 2009.<ref name="York sign Critchell from Wrexham">{{Cite news | title = York sign Critchell from Wrexham | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7812132.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 5 January 2009 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He was due to make his debut a day later against former club Weymouth, but the match was postponed.<ref name="Critchell's York debut is delayed">{{Cite news | title = Critchell's York debut is delayed | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7812514.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 6 January 2009 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He eventually made his first appearance after playing in the 2–1 victory over Oxford on 13 January in the second round of the FA Trophy.<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 2"/> This was followed by his league debut on 17 January in a 3–0 victory over Lewes.<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 2"/> The loan was extended for a second month on 4 February and finished his time at York with 11 appearances.<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 2"/><ref name="York City right-back Ben Purkiss fighting for chance to make England 'C' debut against Malta">{{Cite news | first = Dave | last = Flett | title = York City right-back Ben Purkiss fighting for chance to make England 'C' debut against Malta | url = http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4099225.York_City_right_back_Ben_Purkiss_fighting_for_chance_to_make_England____C____debut_against_Malta/ | newspaper = The Press | location = York | date = 4 February 2009 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref>
He rejoined Weymouth on loan in March until 24 April and made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Kettering Town.<ref name="Critchell returns on loan">{{Cite news | first = Adam | last = Summers | title = Critchell returns on loan | url = http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/terras/news/4220736.Critchell_returns_on_loan/ | newspaper = Dorset Echo | location = Weymouth | date = 20 March 2009 | access-date = 26 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="Weymouth 0-2 Kettering">{{Cite news | title = Weymouth 0–2 Kettering | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7937438.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 21 March 2009 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref> He finished the season with eight appearances for Weymouth, while the club was relegated to the Conference South.<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 3"/> After making two appearances for Wrexham,<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 1"/> he was released on 8 June, after agreeing a deal for his contract to be cancelled.<ref name="Defender Critchell leaves Wrexham">{{Cite news | title = Defender Critchell leaves Wrexham | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8090272.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 8 June 2009 | access-date = 14 August 2011}}</ref> He then re-signed for Weymouth for the 2009–10 season on a permanent contract in June.<ref name="Critchell coup for Terras">{{Cite news | first = Adam | last = Summers | title = Critchell coup for Terras | url = http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/localsport/4445015.Critchell_coup_for_Terras/ | newspaper = Dorset Echo | location = Weymouth | date = 18 June 2009 | access-date = 18 June 2009}}</ref> Critchell left Weymouth in November to join local rivals and hometown club Dorchester Town.<ref name="Critchell leaves">{{Cite news | title = Critchell leaves | url = http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/4765676.Critchell_leaves/ | newspaper = Dorset Echo | location = Weymouth | date = 28 November 2009 | access-date = 29 November 2009}}</ref> He finished the season with 20 appearances for Dorchester.<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2011"/> Critchell made 40 appearances and scored three goals in the 2010–11 season.<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2012"/>
Critchell re-signed for Weymouth on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee on 9 August 2012, with the club now in the Southern League Premier Division.<ref name="Critchell leaves Magpies for fifth spell with Terras">{{Cite news | first1 = Adam | last1 = Summers | first2 = Ky | last2 = Capel | title = Critchell leaves Magpies for fifth spell with Terras | url = http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/football/9864196.Critchell_leaves_Magpies_for_fifth_spell_with_Terras/ | newspaper = Dorset Echo | location = Weymouth | date = 9 August 2012 | access-date = 16 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="Critchell's love affair with Terras">{{Cite news | first = Adam | last = Summers | title = Critchell's love affair with Terras | url = http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/football/9871767.Critchell_s_love_affair_with_Terras/ | newspaper = Dorset Echo | location = Weymouth | date = 14 August 2012 | access-date = 16 August 2012}}</ref> He explained the transfer by saying "The biggest reason why I have come back is seeing everyone smiling and being positive again. The right atmosphere seems to be back at the club and that can only bode well for the future".<ref name="Critchell's love affair with Terras"/>
==International career== Despite being born in England, he has represented Wales at under-17 level,<ref name="Rush sees red in Wales win">{{Cite news | title = Rush sees red in Wales win | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/wales/3545539.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 9 March 2004 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref> with whom he gained five caps.<ref name="International Teams – Kyle Critchell">{{Cite web|title=International Teams – Kyle Critchell |url=http://www.faw.org.uk/teams/player/212 |publisher=Football Association of Wales |access-date=3 February 2009 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907003814/http://www.faw.org.uk/teams/player/212 |archive-date=7 September 2008 }}</ref> He made his debut for the Wales under-21 team in a 1–0 victory against Austria on 25 March 2005.<ref name="Wales U21 1-0 Austria U21">{{Cite news | title = Wales U21 1–0 Austria U21 | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4368801.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 25 March 2005 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref> He was named in the squad to face Turkey in September 2006,<ref name="Wales leave out Koumas and Coyne">{{Cite news | title = Wales leave out Koumas and Coyne | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/5275420.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 23 August 2006 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref> which proved to be his final appearance for the team.<ref name="Dragons pull in Critchell">{{Cite news |title = Dragons pull in Critchell |url = http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=50903 |work=Non-League Daily |publisher=Baltic Publications |date = 26 June 2008 |access-date = 6 January 2009 |url-status = usurped |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923233429/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=50903 |archive-date = 23 September 2012 }}</ref> He was forced into withdrawing from the squad in February 2007 for a friendly against Northern Ireland due to injury.<ref name="Flynn unveils next U21 generation">{{Cite news | title = Flynn unveils next U21 generation | url = https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6332385.stm | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 5 February 2007 | access-date = 7 April 2011}}</ref>
He was called into the Wales Semi-Pro team for their match against England C in February 2008 and made his debut in this match, with Wales being defeated 2–1.<ref name="Two new names in Welsh squad to face England">{{Cite news |title = Two new names in Welsh squad to face England |url = http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=48091 |work=Non-League Daily |publisher=Baltic Publications |date = 6 February 2008 |access-date = 6 January 2009 |url-status = usurped |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923233439/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=48091 |archive-date = 23 September 2012 }}</ref><ref name="Lions slay Welsh dragon">{{Cite news | first = Alex | last = Stone | title = Lions slay Welsh dragon | url = http://www.thefa.com/England/England-c/news/2009/englandc_wales_report | publisher = The Football Association | date = 21 February 2008 | access-date = 20 September 2010}}</ref> He was named in the squad for the Four Nations tournament in May.<ref name="Wales announce Four Nations squad">{{Cite news |title = Wales announce Four Nations squad |url = http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=49848 |work=Non-League Daily |publisher=Baltic Publications |date = 27 May 2008 |access-date = 6 January 2009 |url-status = usurped |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923233450/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=49848 |archive-date = 23 September 2012 }}</ref>
==Coaching career== In January 2023 Critchell was announced as the new manager of Portland United,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/23263818.kyle-critchell-joins-portland-united-manager/|title=Critchell named new Portland United manager|date=20 January 2023|website=Dorset Echo}}</ref> a role he stayed in until stepping down in September 2024. He had managed 73 matches there, winning 34 and scoring 124 goals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/24562089.portland-united-management-team-step-roles/|title='Disappointment' as Blues boss steps down|date=4 September 2024|website=Dorset Echo}}</ref> In January 2025 he was announced to have rejoined Portland United as a joint manager, alongside Craig Adams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/24832080.portland-fc-appoint-craig-adams-kyle-critchell-managers/|title=Blues appoint joint-managers as familiar face returns to dugout|date=3 January 2025|website=Dorset Echo}}</ref>
==Style of play== Described as "an extremely versatile player with boundless energy",<ref name="Profiles">{{Cite web |title = Profiles |url = http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10311~37697,00.html |publisher = Wrexham F.C |access-date = 3 July 2009 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090418013251/http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0%2C%2C10311~37697%2C00.html |archive-date = 18 April 2009 }}</ref> Critchell has a preference for playing at right back, although he can also play on the left or in midfield.<ref name="Kyle Critchell on why he chose Wrexham">{{Cite news | title = Kyle Critchell on why he chose Wrexham | url = http://www.eveningleader.co.uk/wrexhamfc/Kyle-Critchell-on-why-he.4228431.jp | newspaper = Wrexham Evening Leader | date = 26 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704043336/http://www.eveningleader.co.uk/wrexhamfc/Kyle-Critchell-on-why-he.4228431.jp | archive-date = 4 July 2008}}</ref> While in the Weymouth youth system, he played as a striker.<ref name="Saints have Wolves on the back foot before kick-off!"/>
==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 23 February 2013.}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Club statistics |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|FA Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |Southampton |2006–07<ref name="Season 2006/2007:">{{Cite web|title=Season 2006/2007 |url=http://www.sportbox.tv/football/players/player.php?playerid=120610&season=2007 |publisher=Sportbox.tv |access-date=7 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071019063043/http://www.sportbox.tv/football/players/player.php?playerid=120610 |archive-date=19 October 2007 }}</ref> |Championship |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |Torquay United (loan) |2006–07<ref name="Season 2006/2007:"/> |League Two |7||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||10||0 |- |Chesterfield |2006–07<ref name="Season 2006/2007:"/> |League One |10||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||10||0 |- |Weymouth |2007–08<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2009 148-149">{{Cite book | editor1-first = Mike | editor1-last = Williams | editor2-first = Tony | editor2-last = Williams | title = Non-League Club Directory 2009 | year = 2008 | publisher = Tony Williams Publications | isbn = 978-1-869833-59-6 | pages = 148–149 }}</ref> |Conference Premier |35||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||7<ref group=lower-alpha>Four appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference League Cup</ref>||0||42||0 |- |Wrexham |2008–09<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 1">{{Cite book | editor1-first = Tony | editor1-last = Williams | editor2-first = James | editor2-last = Wright | title = Non-League Club Directory 2010 | year = 2009 | publisher = Tony Williams Publications | isbn = 978-1-869833-66-4 | pages = 156–157 }}</ref> |Conference Premier |2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||2||0 |- |York City (loan) |2008–09<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 2">{{Cite book | editor1-last = Williams | editor2-last = Wright | title = Non-League Club Directory 2010 | pages = 162–163 }}</ref> |Conference Premier |6||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||5<ref group=lower-alpha>Four appearances in FA Trophy, one in Conference League Cup</ref>||0||11||0 |- |Weymouth (loan) |2008–09<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2010 3">{{Cite book | editor1-last = Williams | editor2-last = Wright | title = Non-League Club Directory 2010 | pages = 408–409 }}</ref> |Conference Premier |8||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||8||0 |- |rowspan="2"|Weymouth |2009–10<ref name="Season 2009/2010:">{{Cite web|title=Season 2009/2010 |url=http://www.sportbox.tv/football/players/player.php?playerid=120610&season=2010 |publisher=Sportbox.tv |access-date=28 March 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724103640/http://www.sportbox.tv/football/players/player.php?playerid=120610&season=2010 |archive-date=24 July 2011 }}</ref> |Conference South |16||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||16||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !24!!0!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!0!!0!!24!!0 |- |rowspan="4"|Dorchester Town |2009–10<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2011">{{Cite book | editor1-first = Tony | editor1-last = Williams | editor2-first = James | editor2-last = Wright | title = Non-League Club Directory 2011 | year = 2010 | publisher = Tony Williams Publications | isbn = 978-1-869833-68-8 | pages = 288–289 }}</ref> |Conference South |20||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||20||0 |- |2010–11<ref name="Non-League Club Directory 2012">{{Cite book | editor1-first = Mike | editor1-last = Williams | editor2-first = Tony | editor2-last = Williams | title = Non-League Club Directory 2012 | year = 2011 | publisher = Tony Williams Publications | isbn = 978-1-869833-70-1 | pages = 276–277 }}</ref> |Conference South |34||3||2||0||colspan="2"|—||4<ref group=lower-alpha name=FAT>Appearance(s) in FA Trophy</ref>||0||40||3 |- |2011–12<ref name="Player Stats 2011-12">{{Cite web |title = Player Stats 2011–12 |url = http://www.dorchestertownfc.co.uk/season/201112/stats.shtml |publisher = Dorchester Town F.C |access-date = 14 August 2011 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111002094006/http://www.dorchestertownfc.co.uk/season/201112/stats.shtml |archive-date = 2 October 2011 }}</ref> |Conference South |38||4||1||0||colspan="2"|—||1<ref group=lower-alpha name=FAT/>||0||40||4 |- !colspan="2"|Total !92!!7!!3!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!5!!0!!100!!7 |- |Weymouth |2012–13<ref name="Player Stats 2012-13">{{Cite web | title = Weymouth 2012–13 fixtures | url = http://theterras.co.uk/website/fixtures.htm | publisher = Weymouth F.C. | access-date = 18 January 2013}}</ref> |Southern League Premier |26||1||2||0||colspan="2"|—||2<ref group=lower-alpha name=FAT/>||0||30||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !202!!8!!8!!0!!0!!0!!19!!0!!229!!8 |}
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==External links== {{commons category|Kyle Critchell}} *{{Soccerbase}}
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