[2] Ritchie joined Bristol City as an apprentice before signing as a professional in October 1971.
In 1975, Ritchie signed for Hereford United, making 102 league appearances and scoring three goals.
[4][5] He scored a goal for Aberdeen in the 1978 Scottish Cup Final, but the team lost 2–1 to Rangers.
[6][7] After falling out of favour with Aberdeen manager Alex Ferguson, Ritchie was released on a free transfer.
[11] This biographical article related to association football in Scotland, about a defender born in the 1950s, is a stub.