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Richard Peniket
English footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard James Peniket (born 4 March 1993) is an association football manager and former player who played as a forward. He is currently manager of Emirati club Gulf United.
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Playing career
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Walsall
Peniket was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands,[4] and began his football career with Walsall.
Fulham
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
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
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
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
In June 2018, Peniket joined National League North side Alfreton Town on a one-year deal.[23]
Return to Kidderminster Harriers
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
In January 2022, Peniket signed with Gulf United. Peniket featured regularly and finished the 2021–22 season with 8 goals in 11 games. 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] Peniket retired from playing at the end of the 2023–24 season, as the club's all-time top goalscorer.[29]
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International career
Peniket has played for Wales at levels up to under-21. He has six appearances for the Wales under-19 team,[30] and made his debut for the under-21s in a 2–1 friendly defeat against Hungary on 10 August 2011.[31]
Coaching career
On 25 August 2024, following his retirement from playing, Peniket was announced as new Gulf United manager.[32] He had previously managed the club's B-team for a short time, but decided to retire from playing to focus fully on management after being promoted to the first team job.[29]
Career statistics
- As of match played 21 November 2017[33]
- Appearances in the FA Trophy
Managerial statistics
- As of match played 5 January 2025
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Honours
FC Halifax Town
Gulf United
- UAE Third Division: 2021–22[26]
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