Bob Peyton

English footballer

Bob Peyton
Personal information
Full name Robert Andrew Peyton[1]
Date of birth (1954-05-01) 1 May 1954 (age 70)[1]
Place of birth Birmingham, England[1]
Position(s) Half-back
Youth career
Chelmsey Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1973 Port Vale 2 (0)
Total 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Andrew Peyton (born 1 May 1954) is an English former footballer who played two games in the Football League for Port Vale in 1972.

Career

Peyton played for Chelmsley Town before joining Gordon Lee's Third Division club Port Vale as an amateur in January 1972.[1] He appeared as a substitute in a 3–0 defeat to Rotherham United at Millmoor on 18 April, making his full debut at the return fixture at Vale Park on 8 May.[1] He signed as a professional in July of that year but was not selected again before being given a free transfer in May 1973.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1971–72 Third Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
1972–73 Third Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 230. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ Bob Peyton at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)