John Petts
English footballer and manager (born 1938)
About John Petts
Born 1938. John Petts is a British association football player and association football coach.
John William Frederick James Petts (born 2 October 1938) is an English former professional football player and manager.
Career Petts was born in Edmonton, London. and made 32 appearances for them in the Football League. He later played for Reading and Bristol Rovers, He was also an England youth international.
Personal life His son Paul was also a professional footballer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Petts?
English footballer and manager (born 1938)
When was John Petts born?
John Petts was born on 2 October 1938 in Edmonton.
What is John Petts's occupation?
John Petts is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is John Petts?
John Petts is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Petts (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Petts. https://biography.guide/john-petts/
MLA: "John Petts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-petts/.
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