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Richard Peniket is lapping up the Dubai dream

From the West Midlands to Palm West Beach – Richard Peniket isn’t a man who does things by halves.

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Jon Couch
15 June 2025

OLD AND THE NEW: Richard Peniket in action for FC Halifax Town and, Insets, in his role as Gulf United boss and his team, below PICTURE: Alamy

From the West Midlands to Palm West Beach – Richard Peniket isn’t a man who does things by halves.

A Wales Under-21 international, he enjoyed a decent playing career as a striker in the lower leagues, turning out for a host of Non-League clubs, until injury curtailed his career shortly before the world went into a Covid lockdown.
Peniket decided it was time for a new start so, with partner Holly in tow, he jetted off to Dubai to take up a coaching opportunity which was to change his life forever.
Now, five years on, the 32-year-old is managing a top-flight club in The City of Gold – and pre...

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