Peter Farmer
Scottish football manager
About Peter Farmer
Lived 1886 – 1964 (aged 77). Peter Farmer was a British association football player and association football coach.
Peter Farmer (26 October 1886 – 4 September 1964) was a Scottish professional football manager active throughout Europe in the 1920s and 1930s.
Early life Farmer was born in Renton, Scotland to Irish-born parents. He started his career in 1904 at Vale of Leven then joined Celtic reserves in 1911.
Coaching career Farmer coached French teams Marseille (1923–1924) and Racing Club de France (1933–1934). He had a second spell at Marseille (1930–1931) and also coached Stella Cherbourg.
Farmer was also in charge of Italian side Torino between 1924 and 1926, and US Biellese. He was later a trainer at Celtic (1929–1930) and manager of Tunbridge Wells Rangers (1934).
Honours Marseille Coupe de France: 1923–24
Racing Club de France Coupe de France: 1927–28
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Farmer?
Scottish football manager (1886–1964)
When was Peter Farmer born?
Peter Farmer was born on 26 October 1886 in Renton.
When did Peter Farmer die?
Peter Farmer died on 4 September 1964 in Hammersmith.
What was Peter Farmer's occupation?
Peter Farmer was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Peter Farmer?
Peter Farmer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Farmer (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Farmer. https://biography.guide/peter-farmer-association-football-player/
MLA: "Peter Farmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-farmer-association-football-player/.
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