Peter Pawlett

Peter Pawlett

Personal information
Full name	Peter Ian Pawlett
Date of birth	3 February 1991
Place of birth	Hull, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position	Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team	Aberdeen
Number	16
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–	Aberdeen	161	(13)
2012–2013	→ St Johnstone (loan)	9	(0)
National team^‡
2009	Scotland U19	1	(0)
2011–2012	Scotland U21	7	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:49, 3 December 2016 (UTC). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 February 2012

Peter Ian Pawlett (born 3 February 1991)^[1] is a professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen, as a midfielder. He has also played on loan for St Johnstone.

Biography

Born on 3 February 1991 in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire but moved to Banchory, Aberdeenshire aged around 7. He grew up supporting Hull City.^[2]

Club career

Aberdeen

Pawlett was brought up in Aberdeen from a young age^[3] and made his Aberdeen debut in February 2009, coming on as a substitute in a 5–0 Scottish Cup victory over East Fife.^[4] He made his SPL debut for Aberdeen as a substitute in a 3–1 loss to Celtic on 2 May 2009, and he made his first league start in a 2–1 loss to Rangers two weeks later.

On 7 November 2009, Pawlett set up the first goal for Sone Aluko in a 2–1 win over St Johnstone.^[5] Soon after, Pawlett, along with four other players, was offered a new contract^[6] and eventually signed a four-year deal soon after^[7] During the season, in January 2010, Pawlett sustained a knee injury which required surgery. A month later it was reported that the injury would keep him out of action for the remainder of the 2009–10 season.^[8] In each of the next two seasons, Pawlett spoke out about his injury, saying he had worked for optimum fitness while undergoing rehabilitation^[9] and that he was able to move on from his injury.^[10]

In 2010–11 season, Pawlett made his return at the beginning of the season and played his first match in a 4–0 win over Hamilton Academical at the opening game of the season. After making three more appearance during the season, Pawlett suffered a toe injury and this kept him for three months. He made his return in a 5–0 win over Heart of Midlothian on 11 December 2010. On 30 April 2011, Pawlett scored his first goal for Aberdeen in a 1–0 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.^[11]

On 20 December 2011 in a 1–0 win over Hibernian, Pawlett received a straight red card after a challenge on Lewis Stevenson. In the second half before his sending off, he fell theatrically inside the penalty box when challenged by Ivan Sproule, resulting in a penalty being given which was converted by Scott Vernon. After the game, he was given a two match suspension by the SFA.^[12] The club decided against appealing the ban meaning.^[13]

After being recalled from his loan with St Johnstone, he made his first appearance since leaving on loan, in a 0–0 draw against Hibernian. During the match, Pawlett created controversy when he was booked for diving, leading Craig Brown to say that if it was found he had dived, the club would take action against him.^[14] In a match against Dundee on 5 May 2013, Pawlett was criticised for allegedly diving to win a penalty. The penalty was converted by Niall McGinn to level the game. The match finished 1–1, but the draw wasn't enough to prevent Dundee being relegated to the First Division.^[15] After criticism of the diving,^[16] Pawlett received a two-match suspension, which was accepted by the club, following an investigation from the SFA.^[17]

In the 2013–14 season Pawlett retained his first team place, mostly playing as more of an attacking midfielder. He would score five league goals, against Partick Thistle,^[18] St Mirren,^[19] St Johnstone,^[20] Inverness Caledonian Thistle^[21] and Dundee United during the season.^[22] His good performances earned a contract extension, which will keep him at Aberdeen until 2017.^[23] In the second half of the season, Pawlett would play a vital role for the club, as he scored one and then set one up, in a 4–0 win over St Johnstone, to send the club to the Scottish League Cup final for the first time in fourteen years.^[24] Then, in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, Pawlett scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win over holders Celtic, the first time Aberdeen had beaten Celtic since 2008.^[25]

In 2014 he was the subject of a campaign by Aberdeen fans to get The Human League song 'Don't You Want Me' to Number One in the charts following the success of their version singing 'Peter Pawlett baby'.^[26]

St Johnstone (loan)

On 23 August 2012, Pawlett joined fellow Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone on loan until January 2013.^[27]

Pawlett made his debut, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 loss against Hibernian. Pawlett went on to make nine appearances for St Johnstone and stated his desire to stay at the club for the rest of the season^[28] On 1 January, the loan spell was extended for another two games, although there was also the possibility of a permanent move.^[29] However, after the sale of fellow midfielder Ryan Fraser to Bournemouth, Aberdeen recalled the midfielder to play in their first team.^[30] After his loan spell ended, St Johnstone Manager Steve Lomas said he wasn't surprised that Aberdeen had chosen to recall Pawlett.^[31]

International career

Born in Hull, Peter Pawlett was initially only eligible for England. However following the introduction of the Home nations agreement Pawlett became eligible to play for Scotland.^[32] As Pawlett was educated in Banchory for eight years, he met the requirements of the Home Nations Agreement which allow players who have been educated for five years or more under the age of 18 in a Home Nation to represent that country.^[32] Pawlett was selected for the Scotland under-19 team in November 2009 and spoke out about his delight at having switched nationality.^[2]

On 16 May 2014, Pawlett was called into the senior Scotland squad for the first time, for the friendly against Nigeria.^[33]

Career statistics

As of 3 December 2016^[34][35]

Club	Season	League		Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Aberdeen	2008–09	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
	2009–10	14	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	17	0
	2010–11	13	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	16	1
	2011–12	21	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	25	0
	2012–13	12	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	14	0
	2013–14	35	5	3	1	4	1	0	0	42	7
	2014–15	36	6	1	0	3	0	5	1	45	7
	2015–16	18	1	1	0	1	0	6	1	26	2
	2016–17	7	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	9	0
	Total	161	13	13	1	14	1	12	2	200	17
St Johnstone (loan)	2012–13	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0
Career total		170	13	13	1	14	1	12	2	209	17

Honours

Aberdeen

• Scottish League Cup: 2013–14^[36]

Individual

• Scottish Premier League Young Player of the Month: November 2009.^[37]

References

1. "Peter Pawlett". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
2. "I'm delighted I switched allegiance to Scotland, says Aberdeen's SPL young player of the month Peter Pawlett". Daily Record. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
3. Aberdeen starlets Peter Pawlett and Jonathan Crawford pen new Pittodrie deals, Daily Record, 18 February 2009
4. Aberdeen 5–0 East Fife, BBC Sport, 18 February 2009
5. "Aberdeen 2 – 1 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 7 November 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
6. "Dons look to secure quartet". Sky Sports. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
7. "Pawlett pens Dons deal". Sky Sports. 24 November 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
8. Injury ends season for Aberdeen winger Peter Pawlett BBC Sport, 19 February 2010
9. "Pawlett wins his battle of wounded knee". Scotsman. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
10. "Aberdeen kid Peter Pawlett: I'm over injury hell". Daily Record. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
11. "Aberdeen 1 – 0 Inverness CT". BBC. 30 April 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
12. "Suspensions offered to trio". Sky Sports. 20 December 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
13. "Aberdeen opt not to contest Pawlett ban for simulation". Scotsman. 22 December 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
14. "Peter Pawlett faces disciplinary action from Aberdeen over dive". STV. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
15. "Dundee 1 Aberdeen 1: Dundee relegated from SPL after failing to beat Aberdeen at Dens Park". Daily Record. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
16. "Fuming John Brown slams Aberdeen's Peter Pawlett for penalty-winning 'dive' as Dundee are relegated". Daily Record. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
17. "Aberdeen accept Peter Pawlett ban for diving". BBC Sport. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
18. "Partick Thistle 0–3 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
19. "St Mirren 1 Aberdeen 1: Pawlett grabs a point for Dons but Saints' battling display gives gaffer lennon revival boost". Daily Record. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
20. "St Johnstone 0 Aberdeen 2: Sir Alex Ferguson returns for clash of two of his former clubs". Daily Record. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
21. "Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3- 4 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
22. "Derek McInnes hails Dons after late winner at Tannadice". BBC Sport. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
23. "Aberdeen: Hayes, Pawlett and Langfield sign new contracts". BBC Sport. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
24. "Aberdeen 4 – 0 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
25. "Celtic 1 – 2 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
26. "Aberdeen fans score Human League hit". BBC News. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
27. "St Johnstone take Aberdeen winger Peter Pawlett on short-term loan". sport.stv.tv. STV. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
28. "St Johnstone loan star Peter Pawlett admits he wants to remain in Perth for the season". Daily Record. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
29. "Peter Pawlett extends loan deal at St Johnstone.. and may be set for permanent switch from Aberdeen". Daily Record. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
30. "Ryan Fraser 'will flourish' at Bournemouth – Craig Brown". BBC Sport. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
31. "Pawlett recall no surprise to Saints". The Courier. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
32. Dons youngster Peter Pawlett set for Scotland bow under new FIFA ruling, Daily Record, 4 November 2009
33. "Scotland: Call for Aberdeen's Mark Reynolds and Peter Pawlett". BBC Sport. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
34. Peter Pawlett career statistics at Soccerbase
35. "Peter Pawlett profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
36. Campbell, Andy (16 March 2014). "Aberdeen 0-0 Inverness (aet, 4-2 pens)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
37. Award win for Aberdeen's Pawlett, BBC Sport, 8 December 2009

External links

• Peter Pawlett career statistics at Soccerbase