# Kyle Critchell

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{{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](/source/York_City_F.C.) 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](/source/Dorchester%2C_Dorset), England
| height              = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}<ref name="Hugman2007-08"/>
| position            = [Defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)) / [Midfielder](/source/Midfielder)
| currentclub         = [Portland United](/source/Portland_United_F.C.)  
| clubnumber          = 
| youthyears1         = {{0|000}}?–2003 
| youthclubs1         = [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.)
| youthyears2         = 2003–2006
| youthclubs2         = [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.)
| years1              = 2006–2007 
| clubs1              = [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.)
| caps1               = 0 | goals1            = 0 
| years2              = 2006–2007 
| clubs2              = → [Torquay United](/source/Torquay_United_F.C.) (loan)
| caps2               = 7 | goals2              = 0
| years3              = 2007 
| clubs3              = [Chesterfield](/source/Chesterfield_F.C.)
| caps3               = 10 | goals3              = 0
| years4              = 2007–2008 
| clubs4              = [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) 
| caps4               = 35 | goals4              = 0
| years5              = 2008–2009
| clubs5              = [Wrexham](/source/Wrexham_A.F.C.) 
| caps5               = 2  | goals5             = 0
| years6              = 2009 
| clubs6              = → [York City](/source/York_City_F.C.) (loan) 
| caps6               = 6  | goals6              = 0 
| years7              = 2009
| clubs7              = → [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) (loan) 
| caps7               = 8  | goals7              = 0 
| years8              = 2009 
| clubs8              = [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) 
| caps8               = 16 | goals8              = 0 
| years9              = 2009–2012 
| clubs9              = [Dorchester Town](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.)
| caps9               = 92 | goals9              = 7 
| years10            = 2012–2015 
| clubs10            = [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.)
| caps10              = 26 | goals10             = 1
| years11            = 2015–2016
| clubs11            = [Portland United](/source/Portland_United_F.C.)    
| caps11              = 11 | goals11             = 1
| nationalyears1      = 2003 
| nationalteam1       = [Wales U17](/source/Wales_national_under-17_football_team) 
| nationalcaps1       = 5 | nationalgoals1      = 0
| nationalyears2      = 2005–2006 
| nationalteam2       = [Wales U21](/source/Wales_national_under-21_football_team) 
| nationalcaps2       = 3 | nationalgoals2      = 0
| nationalyears3      = 2008–2010 
| nationalteam3       = [Wales Semi-Pro](/source/Wales_national_semi-professional_football_team)
| nationalcaps3       = 4| nationalgoals3      = 0
| manageryears1       = 2022–2024      | managerclubs1 =  [Portland United](/source/Portland_United_F.C.)
| manageryears2       = 2025–          | managerclubs2 =  [Portland United](/source/Portland_United_F.C.)
}}
'''Kyle Adrian Ross Critchell''' (born 18 January 1987) is a [football manager](/source/Association_football) who is first team manager of [Portland United](/source/Portland_United_F.C.).

Critchell progressed through the youth and reserve teams at [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.) and had a [loan](/source/Loan_(sports)) period at [Torquay United](/source/Torquay_United_F.C.). He left for [Chesterfield](/source/Chesterfield_F.C.) and was released by them after half a season, when he moved to Weymouth. A move to [Wrexham](/source/Wrexham_A.F.C.) followed and following an injury he was loaned out to [York City](/source/York_City_F.C.) and Weymouth. He re-signed for Weymouth following their relegation to the [Conference South](/source/Conference_South) and later joined league rivals [Dorchester Town](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.) in 2009. He returned to Weymouth in 2012.

Critchell has represented Wales at various levels. He gained five [cap](/source/Cap_(sport))s for the [under-17](/source/Wales_national_under-17_football_team) team, before making three appearances for the [under-21](/source/Wales_national_under-21_football_team) team from 2005 to 2006. He has made four appearances for the semi-professional team, making his debut against [England C](/source/England_C_national_football_team) in 2008.

==Club career==
Born in [Dorchester, Dorset](/source/Dorchester%2C_Dorset), Critchell joined [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.) as a trainee in July 2003 after being spotted playing for [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.)'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](/source/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](/source/Penalty_shoot-out_(association_football)).<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](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_in_English_football) season out with a [cruciate ligament](/source/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](/source/Football_League_Two) side [Torquay United](/source/Torquay_United_F.C.) on a two-month [loan](/source/Loan_(sports)) 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](/source/Shrewsbury_Town_F.C.) 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](/source/Chesterfield_F.C.) of [League One](/source/EFL_League_One) on a [free transfer](/source/free_transfer_(football)) on 19 January 2007, signing a contract taking him to the end of the [2006–07](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_in_English_football) 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](/source/Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_F.C.) 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](/source/Crewe_Alexandra_F.C.) on 7 April he picked up a [groin](/source/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](/source/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](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_in_English_football) season, in a 2–1 victory over [Halifax Town](/source/Halifax_Town_A.F.C.).<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](/source/Stafford_Rangers_F.C.) for Weymouth, manager [Jason Tindall](/source/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](/source/Altrincham_F.C.) on the final day of the season after clashing with [Gary Scott](/source/Gary_Scott_(footballer)) 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](/source/York_City_F.C.) in 2009]]
Critchell signed a two-year contract with newly relegated Conference Premier side [Wrexham](/source/Wrexham_A.F.C.) 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](/source/Oxford_United_F.C.), where he played in right [midfield](/source/Midfielder).<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](/source/York_City_F.C.) 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](/source/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](/source/Lewes_F.C.).<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](/source/Kettering_Town_F.C.).<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](/source/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](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_in_English_football) 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](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.).<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](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_in_English_football) 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](/source/Southern_Football_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](/source/Wales_national_under-17_football_team) 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](/source/Cap_(sport)).<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](/source/Wales_national_under-21_football_team) team in a 1–0 victory against [Austria](/source/Austria_national_under-21_football_team) 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](/source/Turkey_national_under-21_football_team) 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](/source/Northern_Ireland_national_under-21_football_team) 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](/source/Wales_national_semi-professional_football_team) team for their match against [England C](/source/England_C_national_football_team) 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](/source/Portland_United_F.C.),<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](/source/Defender_(association_football)), 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](/source/Forward_(association_football)).<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](/source/FA_Cup)
!colspan="2"|[League Cup](/source/Football_League_Cup)
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|[Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.)
|[2006–07](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_Southampton_F.C._season)<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](/source/Football_League_Championship)
|0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0
|-
|[Torquay United](/source/Torquay_United_F.C.) (loan)
|[2006–07](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_Torquay_United_F.C._season)<ref name="Season 2006/2007:"/>
|[League Two](/source/Football_League_Two)
|7||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||10||0
|-
|[Chesterfield](/source/Chesterfield_F.C.)
|[2006–07](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_Chesterfield_F.C._season)<ref name="Season 2006/2007:"/>
|[League One](/source/EFL_League_One)
|10||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||10||0
|-
|[Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.)
|[2007–08](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Weymouth_F.C._season)<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](/source/Conference_Premier)
|35||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||7<ref group=lower-alpha>Four appearances in [FA Trophy](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_FA_Trophy), three in [Conference League Cup](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Conference_League_Cup)</ref>||0||42||0
|-
|[Wrexham](/source/Wrexham_A.F.C.)
|[2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Wrexham_F.C._season)<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](/source/York_City_F.C.) (loan)
|[2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_York_City_F.C._season)<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](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_FA_Trophy), one in [Conference League Cup](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Conference_League_Cup)</ref>||0||11||0
|-
|Weymouth (loan)
|[2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Weymouth_F.C._season)<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](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Football_Conference)<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](/source/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](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.)
|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](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Football_Conference)<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](/source/FA_Trophy)</ref>||0||40||3
|-
|[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Football_Conference)<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](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Southern_Football_League)<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](/source/Southern_Football_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
|}

{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Kyle Critchell}}
*{{Soccerbase}}

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Category:Torquay United F.C. players
Category:Chesterfield F.C. players
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