Pat Van Den Hauwe
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Patrick William Roger "Pat" Van Den Hauwe (born 16 December 1960) is a former professional footballer who made 401 appearances in the Football League
playing for Birmingham City
, Everton
, Tottenham Hotspur
and Millwall
. Though born in Belgium, he made 13 appearances for Wales at international level
.
as an apprentice in July 1977. He made his debut in the First Division
as a 17-year-old, on 7 October 1978 in a 2–1 home defeat to Manchester City
. He played 143 games for Birmingham in all competitions before joining Everton
in September 1984 for a fee of £100,000. He helped them win the league title and European Cup Winners' Cup
that season, as well as a second league title two years later – when his goal against Norwich City
at Carrow Road
confirmed them as champions.
In 1989 he signed for Tottenham Hotspur
for a fee of £575,000, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Aston Villa
on 9 September 1989. He won the FA Cup
with Tottenham in 1991. In total he made 110 League appearances (six of them as substitute) between 1989 and 1993, but never scored. He finished his Football League career with Millwall
.
He was commonly referred to as "Psycho Pat" by supporters, and used the nickname as the title of his autobiography.
, the former wife of Rolling Stones' bassist Bill Wyman
, but they separated two years later and divorced in 1997.
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
playing for Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
, 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...
, Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
and Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
. Though born in Belgium, he made 13 appearances for Wales at international level
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
.
Playing career
Van Den Hauwe was brought up in London, and joined Birmingham CityBirmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
as an apprentice in July 1977. He made his debut in the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
as a 17-year-old, on 7 October 1978 in a 2–1 home defeat to Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
. He played 143 games for Birmingham in all competitions before joining 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...
in September 1984 for a fee of £100,000. He helped them win the league title and European Cup Winners' Cup
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
that season, as well as a second league title two years later – when his goal against Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
at Carrow Road
Carrow Road
Carrow Road is a football stadium in Norwich, England, and is the home of Norwich City Football Club. The stadium is located toward the easterly end of the city, not far from Norwich railway station and the River Wensum....
confirmed them as champions.
In 1989 he signed for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
for a fee of £575,000, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
on 9 September 1989. He won the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
with Tottenham in 1991. In total he made 110 League appearances (six of them as substitute) between 1989 and 1993, but never scored. He finished his Football League career with Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
.
He was commonly referred to as "Psycho Pat" by supporters, and used the nickname as the title of his autobiography.
Personal life
He had a Welsh mother and a Belgian father. On 19 June 1993 he married model Mandy SmithMandy Smith
Mandy Smith is an English dance-pop singer, former model and aspiring counsellor.-Early life:In 1983, at age 13 she started dating 47-year-old The Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, with the consent of her mother...
, the former wife of Rolling Stones' bassist Bill Wyman
Bill Wyman
Bill Wyman is an English musician best known as the bass guitarist for the English rock and roll band the Rolling Stones from 1962 until 1992. Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own band, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings...
, but they separated two years later and divorced in 1997.
Playing statistics
| Season | Played | Scored | League |
|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham City |
|||
| 1978–1979 | 8 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1979–1980 | 1 | 0 | Division 2 |
| 1980–1981 | 4 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1981–1982 | 31 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1982–1983 | 31 | 1 | Division 1 |
| 1983–1984 | 42 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1984–1985 | 6 | 0 | Division 2 |
| Everton |
£100,000 | ||
| 1984–1985 | 31 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1985–1986 | 40 | 1 | Division 1 |
| 1986–1987 | 11 | 1 | Division 1 |
| 1987–1988 | 28 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1988–1989 | 25 | 0 | Division 1 |
| Tottenham |
£575,000 | ||
| 1989–1990 | 31 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1990–1991 | 32 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1991–1992 | 35 | 0 | Division 1 |
| 1992–1993 | 18 | 0 | Premiership |
| 1993–1994 | 0 | 0 | Premiership |
 Hellenic FC |
Free | ||
| 1995–1996 | ? | ? | NSL Premiership |
| Wynberg St Johns |
Free | ||
| 1996–1997 | ? | ? | ? |
External links
- ISBN 978-0956805102 - Biography: Psycho Pat: Legend or Madman