| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Frederick James Petts[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1938-10-02)2 October 1938 (age 87) | ||
| Place of birth | Edmonton, London, England | ||
| Position | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1954–1957 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1962 | Arsenal | 32 | (0) |
| 1962–1965 | Reading | 34 | (0) |
| 1965–1970 | Bristol Rovers | 92 | (3) |
| Bath City | |||
| Trowbridge Town | |||
| Total | 158 | (3) | |
| International career | |||
| England youth | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1977–1978 | Northampton Town | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John William Frederick James Petts (born 2 October 1938) is an English former professionalfootball player and manager.
Petts was born inEdmonton, London.[1] Awing half, he joinedArsenal in 1954,[2] and made 32 appearances for them inthe Football League.[3] He later played forReading andBristol Rovers,[3] before playing non-league football withBath City andTrowbridge Town.[4] He was also an England youth international.[1]
Petts later had a spell as manager ofNorthampton Town between 1977 and 1978.[5]
His sonPaul was also a professional footballer.[6]
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