Alex Pattison Explained

Alex Pattison
Full Name:Alexander Antony Pattison
Birth Date:6 September 1997
Birth Place:Darlington, England
Height:1.73m (05.68feet)[1]
Position:Attacking midfielder[2]
Currentclub:Bradford City
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:200?–2017
Youthclubs1:Middlesbrough
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Middlesbrough
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:York City (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2018
Clubs3:York City (loan)
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps4:29
Goals4:0
Years5:2019–2021
Clubs5:Wycombe Wanderers
Caps5:23
Goals5:0
Years6:2021–2023
Clubs6:Harrogate Town
Caps6:77
Goals6:18
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Bradford City
Caps7:11
Goals7:3
Club-Update:22:06, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Alexander Antony Pattison (born 6 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Bradford City. He has previously played in the English Football League for Yeovil Town, Wycombe Wanderers and Harrogate Town.

Career

Early life and career

Alexander Antony Pattison[3] was born on 6 September 1997[4] in Darlington, County Durham.[5] He joined Middlesbrough's academy at the age of nine.[6] He established himself as a regular in the under-18 and under-23 teams before training with the first team and taking part in their pre-season preparations in 2016.[7] He played in two of the under-23s' three matches in the 2016–17 EFL Trophy as they were eliminated in the group stage.[8]

Pattison joined National League North club York City on 12 December 2017 on a one-month youth loan.[9] After joining, he stated that he hoped his performances at York would help him secure a transfer to an English Football League (EFL) club in the January transfer window.[10] Pattison made his debut on 16 December when starting in a 2–1 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy.[11] He was named as The Press Player of the Month for December, despite having made only two league appearances for York by that time.[12] Pattison returned to Middlesbrough upon the expiration of the loan,[13] having made five appearances for York in all competitions.

He returned to York on 8 February 2018 on loan for the rest of the 2017–18 season,[14] having been unable to find a move to a club in the EFL.[15] He made his second debut two days later when starting York's 1–0 home win over Salford City, with manager Martin Gray complimenting his performance and stating that "he's come back at the right time to strengthen us".[16] He started regularly for York before a hamstring injury sustained on 14 April during a 1–0 defeat away to Gainsborough Trinity saw him miss the rest of the season.[17] [18] He finished his second loan at York with eight appearances, with the team finishing in 11th place in the National League North.[19]

Pattison joined League Two club Yeovil Town on 3 August 2018 on loan for the 2018–19 season.[20] He made his debut on 11 August as a 56th-minute substitute in a 2–2 draw at home to Mansfield Town. He was released by Middlesbrough at the end of the 2018–19 season.[21]

Wycombe Wanderers

Pattison signed for League One club Wycombe Wanderers on 9 July 2019 on a one-year contract.[22] Pattison made his debut for the club on the opening day of the season as Wycombe won 2–0 against Bolton Wanderers[23] and would go on to make another 16 league appearances before the season was prematurely ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wycombe moving into the play-off places as the table was decided on a points-per-game basis.[24] Pattison came off of the bench in both legs of the 6–3 semi final aggregate victory over Fleetwood Town[25] [26] before coming on as a substitute at half-time in the final as Wycombe beat Oxford United to win promotion to the second tier for the first time in their history.[27]

In his first season, Pattison triggered an appearance-based extension in his contract that saw him stay at the club for a second season.[28]

Harrogate Town and Bradford City

On 26 May 2021, Pattison signed for League Two club Harrogate Town.[29]

Pattison signed for League Two club Bradford City on 21 June 2023 on a three-year contract.[30]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Middlesbrough U232016–172020
York City (loan)2017–18[31] National League North12010130
Yeovil Town (loan)2018–19League Two290101030340
Wycombe Wanderers2019–20League One170101050240
2020–21Championship60000060
Total230101050300
Harrogate Town2021–22League Two4192000414710
2022–23League Two369200010399
Total77184000518619
Bradford City2023–24League Two5200210073
Career total14620604116117222

Honours

Wycombe Wanderers

2020[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alex Pattison . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . https://web.archive.org/web/20200918134943/https://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/teams/player-profiles/midfielder/alex-pattison/ . 18 September 2020.
  2. News: The Middlesbrough Academy talent hoping to catch Garry Monk's eye during York City loan spell . Jonathon . Taylor . Teesside Live . Reach . 13 December 2017 . 11 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Middlesbrough . English Football League . 23 . 11 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Alex Pattison . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 11 August 2018.
  5. News: Watch Boro Academy star's goal of the season contender . Jonathon . Taylor . Teesside Live . Reach . 5 June 2015 . 11 August 2018.
  6. News: The 12 Middlesbrough Academy youngsters hoping to follow in Marcus Tavernier & Lewis Wing's footsteps . Jonathon . Taylor . Teesside Live . Reach . 21 September 2017 . 11 August 2018.
  7. News: Alex Pattsison . Middlesbrough F.C. . 11 August 2018.
  8. Web site: EFL Trophy: Tables: 2016/2017: Group stage . Soccerway . Perform Group . 11 August 2018.
  9. Web site: Pattison arrives on loan from Boro . Ian . Appleyard . York City F.C. . 12 December 2017 . 11 August 2018.
  10. News: York City's new signing Alex Pattison targets January League move . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 14 December 2017 . 11 August 2018.
  11. Web site: Gray upbeat despite FA Trophy exit . Ian . Appleyard . York City F.C. . 16 December 2017 . 11 August 2018.
  12. News: Middlesbrough ace Alex Pattison is York City Player of the Month . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 29 December 2017 . 11 August 2018.
  13. News: Simon Heslop could return for York City at Telford . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 13 January 2018 . 11 August 2018.
  14. Web site: Video: Pattison's back from Boro . Ian . Appleyard . York City F.C. . 8 February 2018 . 11 August 2018.
  15. News: Alex Pattison delighted to be back at York City after League snub . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 8 February 2018 . 11 August 2018.
  16. News: Martin Gray hails best performance as York City manager – but won't get carried away . The Press . York . 10 February 2018 . 11 August 2018.
  17. News: Martin Gray welcomes end of open cheque book policy at York City . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 19 April 2018 . 11 August 2018.
  18. News: York City boss Martin Gray sorry for loss to 10-man Gainsborough . Dave . Flett . The Press . York . 14 April 2018 . 11 August 2018.
  19. Web site: Conference North: 2017/18: Latest table . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 11 August 2018.
  20. News: Yeovil Town: Glovers sign Alex Pattison and Wes McDonald . BBC Sport . 3 August 2018 . 11 August 2018.
  21. Web site: Pro contracts for Academy graduates . Middlesbrough F.C. . 15 April 2019 . 9 July 2019.
  22. Web site: First summer signing unveiled! . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 9 July 2019 . 9 July 2019.
  23. Web site: Wycombe Wanderers 2–0 Bolton Wanderers. BBC Sport. 3 August 2019. 26 May 2021.
  24. Web site: League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early. BBC Sport. 9 June 2020. 26 May 2021.
  25. Web site: Fleetwood Town 1–4 Wycombe Wanderers. BBC Sport. 3 July 2020. 26 May 2021.
  26. Web site: Wycombe Wanderers 2–2 Fleetwood Town. BBC Sport. 6 July 2020. 26 May 2021.
  27. Web site: Oxford United 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers. BBC Sport. 13 July 2020. 26 May 2021.
  28. Web site: Wembley heroes stay for Championship adventure. www.wycombewanderers.co.uk. 16 July 2020. 26 May 2021.
  29. Web site: ALEX PATTISON IS OUR FIRST SIGNING OF THE SUMMER. www.harrogatetownafc.com. 26 May 2021.
  30. News: Alex Pattison: Bradford City sign midfielder after Harrogate Town exit . BBC Sport . 21 June 2023 . 10 September 2023.
  31. Web site: A. Pattison: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 11 August 2018.
  32. News: Oxford United 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers . Adam . Williams . BBC Sport . 13 July 2020 . 14 July 2020.