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Peter Aitken

b. 1954

Footballer (born 1954)

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About Peter Aitken

Born 1954. Peter Aitken is a British association football player.

Peter Gerald Aitken (born 30 June 1954) is a Welsh former footballer who played nearly 300 games in the Football League.

Club career Aitken began his career as an apprentice with Bristol Rovers, making his debut in the 1972–73 season. He joined local rivals Bristol City in 1980, and two years later, with the club in danger of folding, Aitken was one of the "Ashton Gate Eight", eight players who agreed to terminate their contracts to save the club. The others were David Rodgers, Geoff Merrick, Julian Marshall, Chris Garland, Jimmy Mann, Trevor Tainton, and Gerry Sweeney. While with Rovers he was the club captain, and after joining City he became the only player to captain both Bristol Clubs.

Aitken joined York City, playing 18 times before the end of the season. After a spell in Hong Kong (Bulova SA). in July 1982 he joined non-league Bath City, although also played once for AFC Bournemouth on non-contract terms the following season. He remained with Bath until June 1985 when he left to join Trowbridge Town.

International career Aitken made three appearances for the Wales national under-23 team from 1975 to 1976.

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Who is Peter Aitken?

footballer (born 1954)

When was Peter Aitken born?

Peter Aitken was born on 30 June 1954 in Penarth.

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Peter Aitken is an association football player.

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Peter Aitken is British.

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· Wikipedia: Peter Aitken

· Wikidata: Q7172477

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