Peter Sweeney
{{Short description|Scottish footballer (born 1984)}}
{{About|the Scottish footballer|the early twentieth century Scottish-American footballer|Peter Sweeney (footballer, fl. 1916–1929)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2013}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Peter Sweeney
| image =
| fullname = Peter Henry Sweeney{{cite book| editor-last = Hugman| editor-first = Barry J. | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09| publisher = Mainstream| year = 2008| isbn = 978-1-84596-324-8}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|9|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = Glasgow, Scotland
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}
| position = Midfielder
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2000 | youthclubs1 = Millwall
| years1 = 2000–2005 | clubs1 = Millwall | caps1 = 59 | goals1 = 5
| years2 = 2005–2008 | clubs2 = Stoke City | caps2 = 35 | goals2 = 2
| years3 = 2007 | clubs3 = → Yeovil Town (loan) | caps3 = 8 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2007 | clubs4 = → Walsall (loan) | caps4 = 7 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2008–2009 | clubs5 = Leeds United | caps5 = 9 | goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2009 | clubs6 = → Grimsby Town (loan) | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2009–2010 | clubs7 = Grimsby Town | caps7 = 40 | goals7 = 4
| years8 = 2010–2013 | clubs8 = Bury | caps8 = 82 | goals8 = 5
| years9 = 2013–2014 | clubs9 = AFC Wimbledon | caps9 = 29 | goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2014–2015 | clubs10 = Dartford | caps10 = 36 | goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2015–2017 | clubs11 = Greenwich Borough | caps11 = 43 | goals11 = 2
| totalcaps = 356 | totalgoals = 19
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005 | nationalteam1 = Scotland U21
| nationalcaps1 = 8 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2005 | nationalteam2 = Scotland B
| nationalcaps2 = 1 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| manageryears1 = 2019
| managerclubs1 = Glebe
}}
Peter Henry Sweeney (born 25 September 1984) is a Scottish football manager, coach and former professional player.
Sweeney played as a midfielder and began his career at Millwall where he progressed through their youth team and broke into the first team. He played in the 2004 FA Cup Final were Millwall lost 3–0 to Manchester United. He joined Stoke City in the summer of 2005 for a fee of £250,000 but his start at Stoke was hampered by injuries. He struggled to fully recover and after spending time out on loan at Yeovil Town and Walsall he joined Leeds United in January 2008. After a brief spell at Elland Road Sweeney played for Grimsby Town, Bury, AFC Wimbledon, Dartford and Greenwich Borough.
Career
=Millwall=
Sweeney was born in Glasgow and moved with his family to London when he was three-years-old.{{cite web|title=Sweeney flying after getting the call-up to Under-21 squad|url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/sweeney-flying-after-getting-the-call-up-to-under-21-squad-1-1299304|website=The Scotsman|accessdate=30 April 2015}} He started his career at Millwall, where he made his debut in 2002, but he had to wait another year for his breakthrough. Sweeney played 34 times for Millwall in 2003–04 and he played a major role in the Lions' route to the 2004 FA Cup Final, where he started against Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium, Millwall lost 3–0.{{cite news|title=Man Utd win FA Cup|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/3725063.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 May 2004|accessdate=30 April 2015}} Following the cup final appearance, Millwall received a place in the UEFA Cup for the 2004–05 season, in which Sweeney played a part in the first round of the tournament, where they were defeated by Hungarian side Ferencvárosi.{{cite news|title=Ferencvaros 3-1 Millwall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3689140.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 September 2004|accessdate=30 April 2015}}
=Stoke City=
On 1 July 2005 Sweeney signed for Stoke City for a fee of £250,000.{{cite news|title=Stoke snap up midfielder Sweeney|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/4644245.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 July 2005|accessdate=30 April 2015}} His start at Stoke was hampered after he injured his back in a pre-season match against Newcastle Town, which ruled him out for the first three months of the 2005–06.{{cite news|title=Sweeney sidelined for Stoke start|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/4679475.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 July 2005|accessdate=30 April 2015}} Once he recovered from his injury Sweeney went on to play 20 times scoring once on the final day of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion.{{cite news|title=Brighton 1-5 Stoke|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4933554.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 April 2006|accessdate=30 April 2015}}
He scored against Luton Town in a 2–2 draw early in the 2006–07 season but soon lost his place in the side and joined Yeovil Town on loan in January 2007.{{cite news|title=Luton 2-2 Stoke|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4786423.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 August 2006|accessdate=30 April 2015}}{{cite news|title=Yeovil sign Sweeney and Brittain|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/yeovil/6317205.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 January 2007|accessdate=30 April 2015}} He played eight times for the Golvers before returning to Stoke in April 2007.{{cite news|title=Sweeney back at Stoke after loan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/6601385.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2007|accessdate=30 April 2015}} On 22 November 2007 he signed a two-month loan deal at Walsall where he made seven appearances.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/7107435.stm|title=Walsall recruit Stoke midfielder|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=22 November 2007 | date=22 November 2007}}
=Leeds United=
Early in the January 2008 transfer window Stoke accepted an undisclosed bid for the midfielder from Leeds United, with whom he swiftly agreed personally terms, and it was announced that he would sign, subject to a medical the following week.{{cite web |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1207170,00.html |title=Sweeney To Sign |accessdate=10 January 2008 |date=5 January 2008 |publisher=Leeds United |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080108052044/http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1207170,00.html |archivedate=8 January 2008 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1210256,00.html |title=Sweeney's Medical |accessdate=10 January 2008 |date=9 January 2008 |publisher=Leeds United |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112064023/http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1210256,00.html |archivedate=12 January 2008 }} He finalised the move on 10 January, joining the club on a two–and–a–half–year deal.{{cite web |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1211201,00.html |title=Sweeney's Delight|accessdate=10 January 2008 |date= 10 January 2008 |publisher=Leeds United}} Despite starting in the last few games of Dennis Wise reign as Leeds manager, including making his debut away to Crewe and providing the assist for Jermaine Beckford's winning header, Sweeney failed to establish himself under managers Gary McAllister and Simon Grayson.
=Grimsby Town=
Sweeney made a loan move in March 2009 to Grimsby Town, signing until the end of the season, along with Bradford City forward Barry Conlon and fellow Leeds player Jonathan Lund.{{cite news|title=Grimsby unveil trio of signings|date=21 March 2009|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/grimsby_town/7956836.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=7 July 2013}} Sweeney went on to be part of a Grimsby side that would make a late surge in the league, and that would eventually stave off the threat of relegation from the Football League. Following the close of the 2008–09 season and the end of his loan spell, he was released from his contract at Leeds, following a one-and-a-half-year spell at the West Yorkshire club.{{cite web|title=Sweeney departs Leeds United|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/sweeney-departs-leeds-united-20090701_2247585_1709848|publisher=Leeds United A.F.C.|accessdate=7 July 2013}} On 3 July 2009, after much speculation, Sweeney re–signed for Grimsby on a two–year deal.[http://www.grimsby-townfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~1712384,00.html Sweeney Deal Done] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090706051444/http://www.grimsby-townfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~1712384,00.html |date=6 July 2009 }}, Grimsby Town F.C., 3 July 2009. Retrieved 13 July 2009 He scored his first goal for The Mariners against Rotherham United in a 2–1 defeat at home. Sweeney then scored a superb volley against his former club Leeds in the third round of the Football League Trophy at Elland Road: a corner resulted in Leeds keeper Casper Ankergren punching the ball out to Sweeney, who smashed in a left foot volley from the edge of the area that crashed in off the underside of the crossbar; however Grimsby went on to lose the game 3–1. On 18 December, he scored another spectacular goal after hitting a dipping volley from the edge of the box in a 1–1 home draw with Morecambe.{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8399263.stm | publisher=BBC News | title=Grimsby 1–1 Morecambe | date=18 December 2009 | accessdate=22 May 2010}} Sweeney continued to hold down a position in the centre of midfield throughout the 2009–10 season. On 12 May 2010, he was one of seven players placed on the transfer list by Grimsby manager Neil Woods after their relegation from the Football League.{{cite web|title=Town players made available following relegation|url=http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~2050024,00.html|publisher=Grimsby Town F.C.|accessdate=7 July 2013|url-status=usurped|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008075751/http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10417~2050024%2C00.html|archivedate=8 October 2011}}
=Bury=
Sweeney joined Bury on 25 June 2010 signing a two–year deal.{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town midfielder Peter Sweeney to leave for Bury|date=29 June 2010|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bury/8762892.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=8 July 2013}} Despite failing to hold down a regular starting place for "The Shakers" during the 2010–11 season, Sweeney performed consistently when called upon by manager Alan Knill. Following Knill's departure, Sweeney entered the fold under Richie Barker following suspensions and injuries to regular midfield duo Damien Mozika and Steven Schumacher eventually helping the club to earn promotion from League Two.{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bury/8762892.stm | publisher=BBC News | title=Sweeney departs Grimsby for Bury | date=25 June 2010}} Sweeney made 41 appearances in League One, scoring 4 goals during the 2011–12 season{{Soccerbase season|29190|2011|access-date=8 July 2013}} and made 21 appearances, scoring 1 goal, in all competitions during the 2012–13 season{{Soccerbase season|29190|2012|access-date=8 July 2013}} for Bury before being sold to AFC Wimbledon on 8 January 2013.{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon sign Peter Sweeney from Bury|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20950865|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=8 July 2013}} During his time at Bury, Sweeney made a total of 95 appearances, which is the most games he has ever played for one club.{{cite web|title=Peter Sweeney football stats|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=29190|publisher=Soccerbase|access-date=8 July 2013}}
=AFC Wimbledon=
On 8 January 2013 Sweeney signed for League Two side AFC Wimbledon for a free transfer.{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon sign Peter Sweeney from Bury|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20950865|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=8 January 2013}} After only seven appearances for "The Dons", Sweeney suffered a broken foot in a game against Northampton Town on 19 February 2013 at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames.{{cite web|title=Peter Sweeney injury update|url=http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/sweeney-update-670037.aspx|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|accessdate=7 July 2013}} The injury put him out of action for the remainder of the 2012–2013 season.{{cite web|title=Peter steps up recovery|url=http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/peter-sweeney-788568.aspx|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|accessdate=8 July 2013}} He returned during AFC Wimbledon's 2013–2014 pre–season campaign, scoring in a behind closed doors game against Gillingham on 2 July 2013 that ended 2–1 to "The Gills".{{cite web|title=Gillingham 2–1 AFC Wimbledon|url=http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/news/article/pre-season-v-afc-w-july-2-890962.aspx|publisher=Gillingham F.C.|accessdate=7 July 2013}} Sweeney came on as a substitute for Harry Pell in AFC Wimbledon's next friendly game against Dartford on 6 July 2013 at Princes Park, the game ended 2–2.{{cite web|title=Fenlon strikes in draw|url=http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/dartford-match-rep-898711.aspx|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|accessdate=8 July 2013}}
=Dartford=
In August 2014, he signed for Conference Premier side Dartford on a one-year contract.{{cite web|title=Football League Player Signs For Dartford FC|url=http://www.dartfordfconline.com/site/?q=news/2896|publisher=Dartford F.C.|accessdate=6 August 2013}} In May 2015, Sweeney was released by the club following relegation to the National League South and the expiration of his contract.{{cite web|title=Dartford FC boss Tony Burman talking to potential new signings after putting 10 players on contract for next season|date=6 May 2015|url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/darts-open-transfer-talks-36447/|publisher=Kent Online|accessdate=7 May 2015}}
=Later career=
Following his release from Dartford Sweeney joined Greenwich Borough in June 2015.{{cite web|title=New Signing|url=http://www.greenwichboroughfc.co.uk/news/new-signing-1442756.html|website=Greenwich Borough|accessdate=12 June 2015}}
Coaching career
In October 2017, Sweeney moved to Glebe as to take on the role of assistant manager, working with Anwar Uddin.{{Cite web | title = Sweeney Leaves Boro For Number Two Role at Glebe | last = Whitney| first = Steve | work = Pitchero Non-League | date = 17 October 2017 | accessdate = 22 December 2017 | url = http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/sweeney-leaves-boro-number-two-role-glebe/ }} He was appointed manager in January 2019,[https://kentishfootball.co.uk/news/glebe280119 Peter Sweeney installed as Glebe's new manager, while Steve O'Boyle and Steve Sallis joint-manage Greenwich Borough] Kentish Football, 28 January 2019 but resigned in September the same year.[https://kentishfootball.co.uk/news/glebe020919 Glebe begin the search for a new manager as Peter Sweeney steps down after only 23 games in charge] Kentish Football, 2 September 2019
Controversies
In May 2019, Sweeney's former Grimsby Town teammate Paul Linwood appeared on the 'I Had Trials Once' podcast on Spotify, in the interview he spoke about his time at the club during the 2009–10 season.{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iS8HkRmNrImV1B0KL8GO4|title = #6 Paul Linwood | 'Aston Martin in League One'}} Linwood went on to explain that the team was "full of alcoholics" and spoke of instances where the drinking culture at the club got out of hand during the season Grimsby Town finished 23rd in League Two and were relegated from the Football League for the first time in their 122-year history.{{Cite news|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grimsby-linwood-newell-efl-relegation-2874040|title = Former defender's unbelievable stories from 2010 relegation|newspaper = Grimsbylive|date = 16 May 2019}}
Career statistics
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Honours
Millwall
- FA Cup runner-up: 2003–04{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/Competitions/FACompetitions/TheFACup/History/CupFinalResults/2004ManUnitedMillwall|title=Glory Glory Man United|website=The FA|date=22 May 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530135502/http://www.thefa.com/Competitions/FACompetitions/TheFACup/History/CupFinalResults/2004ManUnitedMillwall|accessdate=29 May 2021|archive-date=30 May 2012}}
Stoke City
- Football League Championship runner–up: 2007–08
Bury
- Football League Two runner–up: 2010–11
References
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External links
- {{Soccerbase}}
- [http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=397 Scotland U21 profile] at Fitbastats
- [http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandb/player.php?playerid=192 Scotland B profile] at Fitbastats
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Category:Footballers from Glasgow
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Scottish men's footballers
Category:Scotland men's under-21 international footballers
Category:Scotland men's B international footballers
Category:Millwall F.C. players
Category:Stoke City F.C. players
Category:Yeovil Town F.C. players
Category:Leeds United F.C. players
Category:Grimsby Town F.C. players
Category:AFC Wimbledon players
Category:Dartford F.C. players
Category:Greenwich Borough F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
Category:National League (English football) players
Category:Scottish football managers