Peter Weatherson
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Peter Weatherson is an English
footballer. He is currently playing for Greenock Morton
in the Scottish Football League First Division
.
.
club Queen of the South
brought Weatherson into the Scottish Football League
where he mainly featured as a centre forward but occasionally on the right of midfield. In season 2001/02 Weatherson scored 15 league goals in 33 appearances (4 as a substitute) as the Palmerston Park
side won the Scottish Football League Second Division
league championship. Under the captaincy of Jim Thomson the title was clinched with a 3–0 victory at Forfar Athletic
on 20 April 2002. Weatherson hit the first two Queens goals and the third came from Sean O'Connor
.
At the end of season 2002/03, Partick Thistle
made an offer of £10,000 to QOS for Weatherson, this however was deemed "derisory" and was dismissed out-of-hand thus allowing Morton
to come in with a higher bid which was later accepted by Queens.
. He scored 14 league goals in 31 appearances that season (20 goals from 37 appearances in all competitions) but the campaign ended in disaster when Morton finished in 4th position after leading the division by a significant margin. Allegations of betting irregularities (which turned out to be false) were made against some of the players in the squad, including Weatherson.
He overcame this setback and has recently remodelled himself as a defender, after manager Jim McInally
used him as a utility centre-back in a 7–1 Tennent's
Scottish Cup
victory away to Cove Rangers
. Weatherson played as a converted right back for Morton in season 2006–2007
; from where he still contributed his fair share of goals, but as of 6 October 2007, when he scored a hat trick against Partick Thistle while playing as a striker, Jim McInally has ensured the Morton support that Weatherson would continue to play in a striker's role.
On 10 March 2007, Peter Weatherson scored his 100th career goal in a 3–0 victory against Alloa Athletic
at Recreation Park, Alloa
. Weatherson recently became the club's top scorer for season 2006–2007, when he scored 4 goals during a 9–1 home victory against Forfar Athletic
, bringing his season's tally to 17 goals (of which 15 of them he was playing in defence, and 2 from midfield).
Weatherson finished 4 of his first 7 seasons at Cappielow
as top goalscorer. The seasons where he did not where: 2005–2006
where he finished second behind returning fans favourite Derek Lilley
, 2008–2009
where he was second behind Brian Wake
, and 2010-11 when he was third behind Brian Graham
and Allan Jenkins
.
He is currently the clubs joint fourth top post war league goalscorer. (See the table on the club page)
Upon scoring the first of his brace against QoS on 8 November 2008, he reached the milestone of 100 league goals in the Scottish Football League
having scored 38 for QoS and having scored his 62nd for Morton.
In January 2010, Weatherson signed a new two year deal (after rejecting advances from Partick Thistle), tying to the club until 2012. He was also granted a testimonial, to take place upon the completion of the contract.
Against Queen of the South, in a match at Cappielow
on 16 October 2010, Weatherson scored his 100th and 101st goals (in all competitions) for Morton.
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...
footballer. He is currently playing for Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
in the Scottish Football League First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
.
Early years
Weatherson began his career with local non-league club Newcastle Blue StarNewcastle Blue Star F.C.
Newcastle Blue Star F.C. was a football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was established in 1930 and joined the Wearside League in 1973. In 1978, it won the FA Vase. Having won promotion to the Northern Premier League Premier Division at the end of the 2008/09 season via the...
.
Queen of the South
In 2000 DumfriesDumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
club Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
brought Weatherson into the Scottish Football League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
where he mainly featured as a centre forward but occasionally on the right of midfield. In season 2001/02 Weatherson scored 15 league goals in 33 appearances (4 as a substitute) as the Palmerston Park
Palmerston Park
Palmerston Park is a multi-purpose stadium on Terregles Street in Dumfries, south west Scotland. The site of the ground was formerly a farm called Palmers Toun. This is on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith in Dumfries. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of...
side won the Scottish Football League Second Division
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
league championship. Under the captaincy of Jim Thomson the title was clinched with a 3–0 victory at Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic F.C.
Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
on 20 April 2002. Weatherson hit the first two Queens goals and the third came from Sean O'Connor
Sean O'Connor (footballer)
Sean O'Connor is an English professional Association footballer, who currently plays for Annan Athletic.-Early career:...
.
At the end of season 2002/03, Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
made an offer of £10,000 to QOS for Weatherson, this however was deemed "derisory" and was dismissed out-of-hand thus allowing Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
to come in with a higher bid which was later accepted by Queens.
Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton paid £30,000 to attain Weatherson's services from Queens at the start of season 2003–2004Scottish Second Division 2003-04
The 2003-04 Scottish Second Division was won by Airdrie United who, along with Hamilton Academical, were promoted to the First Division. East Fife and Stenhousemuir were relegated to the Third Division.-Table:-Top scorers:-Attendances:...
. He scored 14 league goals in 31 appearances that season (20 goals from 37 appearances in all competitions) but the campaign ended in disaster when Morton finished in 4th position after leading the division by a significant margin. Allegations of betting irregularities (which turned out to be false) were made against some of the players in the squad, including Weatherson.
He overcame this setback and has recently remodelled himself as a defender, after manager Jim McInally
Jim McInally
James Edward McInally is a former Scottish footballer and was previously manager of East Stirlingshire.-Playing career:...
used him as a utility centre-back in a 7–1 Tennent's
Wellpark Brewery
Wellpark Brewery is a brewery situated in Duke Street in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland. It was founded in 1740 on the bank of the Molendinar Burn by Hugh and Robert Tennent...
Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
victory away to Cove Rangers
Cove Rangers F.C.
Cove Rangers are a senior Scottish football club currently playing in the Press & Journal Highland Football League. They are based in Cove Bay, a suburb of Aberdeen and play their football at Allan Park.The current managers are Kevin Tindal and Colin Milne....
. Weatherson played as a converted right back for Morton in season 2006–2007
2006-07 in Scottish football
The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
; from where he still contributed his fair share of goals, but as of 6 October 2007, when he scored a hat trick against Partick Thistle while playing as a striker, Jim McInally has ensured the Morton support that Weatherson would continue to play in a striker's role.
On 10 March 2007, Peter Weatherson scored his 100th career goal in a 3–0 victory against Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic F.C.
Alloa Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division....
at Recreation Park, Alloa
Recreation Park, Alloa
Recreation Park is a football stadium located in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It has been the home ground of Scottish Football League side Alloa Athletic F.C. since 1895....
. Weatherson recently became the club's top scorer for season 2006–2007, when he scored 4 goals during a 9–1 home victory against Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic F.C.
Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
, bringing his season's tally to 17 goals (of which 15 of them he was playing in defence, and 2 from midfield).
Weatherson finished 4 of his first 7 seasons at Cappielow
Cappielow
Cappielow is a district of Greenock in Inverclyde, west central Scotland. It is home to Scottish First Division side Greenock Morton F.C. The name Cappielow, taken alone, usually refers to the Cappielow Park stadium, but it can also refer to a small area of housing or the adjoining industrial...
as top goalscorer. The seasons where he did not where: 2005–2006
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
where he finished second behind returning fans favourite Derek Lilley
Derek Lilley
Derek Lilley is a Scottish footballer currently without a club following his release from Scottish Third Division side Forfar Athletic.-Morton & England:...
, 2008–2009
Greenock Morton F.C. season 2008-09
Season 2008-09 saw Greenock Morton compete in their second consecutive season in the First Division. They finished sixth in the league, a rise from the previous season's avoidance of the relegation play-off by one goal.-In:-Out:...
where he was second behind Brian Wake
Brian Wake
Brian Wake is an English footballer, currently playing for Swedish football Division 2 champions Östersunds FK.-Career:...
, and 2010-11 when he was third behind Brian Graham
Brian Graham (footballer)
Brian Graham is a Scottish footballer, currently playing for Raith Rovers.Graham has also spent a season on loan at East Stirlingshire in the Third Division.He is a striker.-Career:...
and Allan Jenkins
Allan Jenkins (footballer)
Allan Jenkins is a Scottish professional footballer, who is currently captaining IFA Premiership side Ballymena United....
.
He is currently the clubs joint fourth top post war league goalscorer. (See the table on the club page)
Upon scoring the first of his brace against QoS on 8 November 2008, he reached the milestone of 100 league goals in the Scottish Football League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
having scored 38 for QoS and having scored his 62nd for Morton.
In January 2010, Weatherson signed a new two year deal (after rejecting advances from Partick Thistle), tying to the club until 2012. He was also granted a testimonial, to take place upon the completion of the contract.
Against Queen of the South, in a match at Cappielow
Cappielow
Cappielow is a district of Greenock in Inverclyde, west central Scotland. It is home to Scottish First Division side Greenock Morton F.C. The name Cappielow, taken alone, usually refers to the Cappielow Park stadium, but it can also refer to a small area of housing or the adjoining industrial...
on 16 October 2010, Weatherson scored his 100th and 101st goals (in all competitions) for Morton.
Honours
- Scottish Football League Second DivisionScottish Football League Second DivisionThe Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
: 2
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- 2001–022001-02 in Scottish footballThe 2001–02 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Key events:Celtic, domestic treble winners a year earlier, retain their Premier League title....
(QoS)
2006–072006-07 in Scottish footballThe 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
(Morton)
- 2001–02
See also
- Greenock Morton F.C. season 2008-09Greenock Morton F.C. season 2008-09Season 2008-09 saw Greenock Morton compete in their second consecutive season in the First Division. They finished sixth in the league, a rise from the previous season's avoidance of the relegation play-off by one goal.-In:-Out:...
| 2009–10 | 2010–112010–11 Greenock Morton F.C. seasonSeason 2010–11 saw Greenock Morton compete in their fourth consecutive season in the First Division, having successfully defeated Ayr United on the last day of the 2009–10 season.-May:...
| 2011–122011–12 Greenock Morton F.C. seasonSeason 2011–12 sees Greenock Morton compete in their fifth consecutive season in the First Division, having finished 7th in the 2010–11 season.-May:Top league goal scorer Allan Jenkins rejected a new deal at the club, and will join a new club on 15 May...