Matty Pattison
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Matthew Joseph "Matty" Pattison (born 27 October 1986) is a South Africa
n association footballer who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns
in the Premier Soccer League
.
, began to play football at an early age. He and his family then moved to England
in 1997, when he was eleven years old. He joined Newcastle Youth Academy
at the age of fourteen.
in August 2004. Post match, the Celtic faithful were going off their heads after Matt proclained that he, "hated them all" and branded them "toothless beggars". Unfortunately, Pattison was put on the sideline for the whole 2004–05 season
with two knee ligament injuries that threatened to end his career.
However, he showed his resilience and made his competitive first team debut on February 25, 2006 in a Premier League match against Everton
, coming on as a substitute. Pattison made his first start for the club later in the same season against West Bromwich Albion
, before being substituted after 80 minutes. Pattison was later named man of the match
for the impressive contribution he made during the 3–0 win.
. After making 10 appearances and impressing, the deal was made permanent once the transfer window opened on January 4, 2008 for an undisclosed fee, on a three and a half year contract. In a bizarre incident, it was reported on March 19, that Pattison had been arrested by police after being caught not only drink-driving, but doing so whilst only wearing underwear.
However it was revealed during his resulting court case that he was fully clothed at the time of his arrest.
Pattison did not score during his first year with Norwich City, despite striking the goal frame on a number of occasions. His first goal finally came in the 2–1 win at Nottingham Forest
on November 22, 2008, and was quickly followed up with another against Crystal Palace
three days later. He then scored the second goal against local rivals Ipswich Town
on December 7 to take his tally to three in four games.
or Orlando Pirates. On the 6th August Pattison returned to his native South Africa to join Mamelodi Sundowns for an undisclosed fee in hope of breaking into the South African national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
in South Africa.
Pattison came off thebench to win his second cap against Kenya in Feb 2011.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n association footballer who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe....
in the Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
.
Early life
Pattison, who was born in JohannesburgJohannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, began to play football at an early age. He and his family then moved to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in 1997, when he was eleven years old. He joined Newcastle Youth Academy
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
at the age of fourteen.
Newcastle United
He got his first taste of senior football in a pre-season friendly match against CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
in August 2004. Post match, the Celtic faithful were going off their heads after Matt proclained that he, "hated them all" and branded them "toothless beggars". Unfortunately, Pattison was put on the sideline for the whole 2004–05 season
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
with two knee ligament injuries that threatened to end his career.
However, he showed his resilience and made his competitive first team debut on February 25, 2006 in a Premier League match against Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, coming on as a substitute. Pattison made his first start for the club later in the same season against West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
, before being substituted after 80 minutes. Pattison was later named man of the match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
for the impressive contribution he made during the 3–0 win.
Norwich City
Pattison joined Norwich City for a short loan period in November 2007, following ex-manager Glenn RoederGlenn Roeder
Glenn Victor Roeder is an English football manager and former player, most recently in charge at Norwich City. As a player, Roeder represented England B on 7 occasions...
. After making 10 appearances and impressing, the deal was made permanent once the transfer window opened on January 4, 2008 for an undisclosed fee, on a three and a half year contract. In a bizarre incident, it was reported on March 19, that Pattison had been arrested by police after being caught not only drink-driving, but doing so whilst only wearing underwear.
However it was revealed during his resulting court case that he was fully clothed at the time of his arrest.
Pattison did not score during his first year with Norwich City, despite striking the goal frame on a number of occasions. His first goal finally came in the 2–1 win at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
on November 22, 2008, and was quickly followed up with another against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
three days later. He then scored the second goal against local rivals Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
on December 7 to take his tally to three in four games.
Mamelodi Sundowns
On 3 August 2009 Pattison was reported by South African media to be leaving Norwich to play in South Africa, either for Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe....
or Orlando Pirates. On the 6th August Pattison returned to his native South Africa to join Mamelodi Sundowns for an undisclosed fee in hope of breaking into the South African national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
in South Africa.
International career
Although having been called up to the senior squad several times, Pattison was first capped off the bench against the USA in November 2010. Pattison was selected for the World Cup 29-man squad for a training camp in Durban from January 15–28, 2010, playing in an unofficial friendly match against Swaziland.Pattison came off thebench to win his second cap against Kenya in Feb 2011.
External links
- http://www.football365.co.za/player/0,25236,14311_180855,00.html
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8185446.stm