Peter Goy
English footballer (born 1938)
Peter John Goy (8 June 1938 – 12 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Peter John Goy | ||
Date of birth | 8 June 1938 | ||
Place of birth | Beverley, Yorkshire, England | ||
Date of death | 12 April 2021 | (aged 82)||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
1954–1955 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1955–1960 | Arsenal | 2 | (0) |
1960–1964 | Southend United | 118 | (0) |
1964–1965 | Watford | 27 | (0) |
1965–1967 | Huddersfield Town | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
He turned professional in June 1955 and continued to play for the youth team until 1956. He played two matches for Arsenal, his debut against Leeds United on 24 February 1959 (which Arsenal won 1–0) and the second against Birmingham City on 4 May 1959.
He later played for Southend United, Watford and Huddersfield Town, before moving to South Africa, then living at Shoeburyness, Essex.
References
change- Harris, Jeff (1995). Hogg, Tony (ed.). Arsenal Who's Who. Independent UK Sports. ISBN 1-899429-03-4.