Peter Johnson (footballer, born 1954) explained

Peter Johnson
Birth Date:18 February 1954
Birth Place:Hackney, Greater London
Position:Winger
Youthyears1:?–1971
Youthclubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Years1:1971–1973
Clubs1:Leyton Orient
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:1974–1975
Clubs2:AEK Athens
Caps2:?
Goals2:?
Years3:1975–1976
Clubs3:Crystal Palace
Caps3:7
Goals3:0
Years4:1976–1979
Clubs4:Bournemouth
Caps4:107
Goals4:11
Years5:1979–?
Clubs5:Weymouth
Caps5:?
Goals5:?

Peter J. Johnson, (born 18 February 1954 in Hackney, Greater London)[1] is an English, retired professional footballer who played as a winger but who could also play in a more central role. Johnson made a total of 117 appearances in the Football League for Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth between 1971 and 1979, before moving into non-league football with Weymouth He also had a spell in mid-career with AEK Athens.

Playing career

Johnson began his career as an amateur with Tottenham Hotspur, but did not make a senior appearance for the club, signing instead for Leyton Orient in 1971. However, after only three appearances in two seasons, Johnson signed for Greek side AEK Athens. In January 1975,[1] Johnson signed for Crystal Palace and made his debut on 4 January in a home 2–2 draw with Hereford United.[2] Johnson made only three further appearances that season[2] and three at the end of the 1975–76 season[3] as Palace's campaign tailed off after defeat in the F.A. Cup semi-final and the club failed to gain promotion from the old Football League Third Division. In June 1976, Johnson moved on to Bournemouth where he made 107 appearances over three seasons, scoring 11 goals. In 1979, Johnson moved into non-league football with Weymouth F.C.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Purkiss, Mike. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. Nigel. Sands. 1989 . 330. 0907969542.
  2. Book: Purkiss, Mike. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. Nigel. Sands. 1989 . 243. 0907969542.
  3. Book: Purkiss, Mike. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. Nigel. Sands. 1989 . 245. 0907969542.