He was part of the Manchester City team which played in the 1926 FA Cup Final, and was captain for part of his City career. After winning a Second Division champions medal in 1927–28, Pringle left Manchester City in the close season as part of a venture to form a new club, Manchester Central F.C.
Pringle was part of the Manchester City team that competed in the 1926 FA Cup Final and served as captain for a portion of his career with the club. Following their championship win in the Second Division in the 1927–28 season, Pringle departed Manchester City at the end of the regular season to join a new initiative and establish Manchester Central F.C.