Richard Peniket
Richard James Peniket (born 4 March 1993) is a footballer who plays for Gulf United as a forward.
| Peniket in 2023 for Gulf United | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard James Peniket[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1993[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Stourbridge, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gulf United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2009 | Walsall | ||
| 2009–2011 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Hereford United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2013 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2013 | → Farnborough (loan)) | 11 | (6) |
| 2013–2014 | Tamworth | 42 | (7) |
| 2014–2017 | Halifax Town | 90 | (17) |
| 2015 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Gateshead | 40 | (6) |
| 2018–2019 | Alfreton Town | 39 | (5) |
| 2019–2020 | Kidderminster Harriers | 21 | (2) |
| 2021– | Gulf United | 26 | (19) |
| International career‡ | |||
| Wales U17 | |||
| Wales U19 | 6 | ||
| 2011 | Wales U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:00, 19 April 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:00, 19 April 2020 (UTC) | |||
Playing career edit
Walsall edit
Peniket was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands,[4] and began his football career with Walsall.
Fulham edit
In 2009, despite interest from Manchester United, Peniket joined Fulham.[2][5] In June 2010, Peniket signed his first professional contract, keeping him until 2013.[6]
In October 2011, Peniket joined League Two club Hereford on a one-month loan, later extended until the end of the season.[3][7] He made his Football League debut in the 2–1 home defeat to Bristol Rovers on 10 January 2012, replacing Delroy Facey for the last twelve minutes of the match.[8]
On 30 August 2012, Peniket signed for Conference National team Kidderminster Harriers on a loan deal from Fulham until January 2013.[9] He made his début for Kidderminster in a 1–1 draw against Barrow, coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute.[10] On 21 November, Fulham confirmed that Peniket had been recalled.[11]
Peniket signed for Conference side AFC Telford United on a one-month loan on 29 January 2013[12] and made his début the same day, against Kidderminster Harriers away, losing the match 1–0.[13] Peniket scored his first ever senior goal for AFC Telford United against Hyde at New Bucks Head on 12 February 2013.[14]
On 2 March 2013, Peniket signed for Conference South club Farnborough on an initial one-month loan deal.[15] On 22 March 2013, this loan was extended until the end of the season.[16]
Peniket was one of twelve players released by Fulham at the end of the 2012–13 Premier League season.[17]
Tamworth edit
Following his release by Fulham, Peniket moved down four divisions to join Conference National side Tamworth on a one-year contract.[18] He scored twice in a 4–1 victory over Southport on 7 September 2013, after failing to score in his first five games.[19]
Halifax Town edit
Peniket signed for Halifax Town on 24 June 2014 on a free transfer.[20] He scored his first two goals for the Yorkshire side in a 3–0 victory over Welling.
Gateshead edit
On 26 May 2017, Peniket signed a one-year deal with National League side Gateshead following him turning down the offer of a new contract from Halifax Town. He made his debut on 5 August in a 1–2 defeat away to Woking[21] and scored his first goal for the club the following week in a 3–0 victory over Torquay United.[22]
Alfreton Town edit
In June 2018, Peniket joined National League North side Alfreton Town on a one-year deal.[23]
Return to Kidderminster Harriers edit
In June 2019, Peniket returned to Kidderminster Harriers.[24] He departed the club on 21 January 2020, stating he wanted to take some time away from football and give himself a chance to recover from cumulative injuries.[25]
Gulf United FC edit
In January 2022, Peniket signed with Gulf United. Peniket featured regularly and finished the 2021–22 season with 8 goals in 11 games.[1] Gulf United managed to secure promotion to the UAE Second Division, as well as winning the UAE Third Division title.[26]
In the 2022-23, Peniket's second season with Gulf United, he led them to become champions of the UAE Second Division, achieving back-to-back promotions for the first team in UAE Football History, along the way securing promotion to the UAE First Division.[27]
Peniket ended the season as the clubs top goalscorer for the 2022-23 season with 11 goals to his name, and also second top-goalscorer in the league. [28]
International career edit
Peniket has played for Wales at levels up to under-21. He has six appearances for the Wales under-19 team,[29] and made his debut for the under-21s in a 2–1 friendly defeat against Hungary on 10 August 2011.[30]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 21 November 2017[31]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hereford United (loan) | 2011–12 | League Two | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2012–13 | Conference Premier | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Telford United (loan) | 2012–13 | Conference Premier | 6 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Farnborough (loan) | 2013–14 | Conference South | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | |
| Tamworth | 2013–14 | Conference Premier | 42 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 48 | 8 | |
| Halifax Town | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 34 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | 4[a] | 4 | 41 | 12 | |
| 2015–16 | National League | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | National League North | 39 | 11 | 3 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 42 | 12 | ||
| Halifax total | 90 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 104 | 24 | ||
| Telford United (loan) | 2015–16 | National League North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Gateshead | 2017–18 | National League | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | |
| Career total | 190 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 212 | 42 | ||
Honours edit
FC Halifax Town
Gulf United
- UAE Third Division: 2021–22[26]
References edit
- ^ (PDF). Premier League. 2 September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Profile Details: Richard Peniket". Fulham F.C. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ a b "Hereford United sign Fulham striker Richard Peniket". BBC Sport. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 471. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ^ "FFC Academy Signing". Fulham Official Website. 24 April 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ . Fulham FC. 1 June 2010. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ . Hereford United F.C. 8 January 2012. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014. Alt URL
- ^ "Hereford 1–2 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ "Peniket Loan Deal". Fulham FC. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ^ "Barrow v Kidderminster". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ "Loan Round-Up". Fulham FC. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ^ "Peniket Loan Deal". Fulham FC. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- ^ "Kidderminster 1–0 AFC Telford United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- ^ "AFC Telford 1 Hyde 3". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Kaca Joins Clarets on Loan". Fulham FC. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "Two new (old) faces and loanee extends". Farnborough FC. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Summer transfer window: Ins and Outs". Premier League. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Richard Peniket: Ex-Fulham forward joins Tamworth". BBC Sport. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^ "Tamworth 4–1 Southport". BBC Sport. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^ "Richard Peniket: FC Halifax Town sign Tamworth striker". BBC Sport. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "Woking 2-1 Gateshead FC". Gateshead FC. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ "Gateshead FC 3-0 Torquay United". Gateshead FC. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ "Peniket Heads Out of Heed To Join Heath's Reds Revolution". thenationalleague.org.uk. June 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ "Peniket is second arrival". Harriers.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ "Peniket leaves Aggborough". Harriers.co.uk. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ a b ""جلف يوناتيد" بطلا للنسخة الأولى من دوري الدرجة الثالثة". emaratalyoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Gulf United win UAE Second Division title". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "UAE Football Association: Second Division League". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Men: Under 19 Player 2011/2012: Richard Peniket". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ "Defeated by Hungary Under-21s in Haverfordwest". Football Association of Wales. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ Richard Peniket at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "MCMANUS WINNER SENDS FC HALIFAX TOWN INTO FA TROPHY ECSTASY". FA. 22 May 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
External links edit
- Richard Peniket at Soccerbase
- Richard Peniket at Soccerway