 After criticism of the diving, Pawlett received a two-match suspension, which was accepted by the club, following an investigation from the SFA.In the 2013–14 season Pawlett retained his first team place, mostly playing as more of an attacking midfielder.He would score five league goals, against Partick Thistle, St Mirren, St Johnstone, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dundee United during the season.