Martin Peters
Position: Attacking Midfielder · Years: 1959-1970 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 364 · Goals: 100
The third of West Ham's 1966 World Cup winners. 'Ten years ahead of his time' according to Alf Ramsey. MBE.
Martin Peters represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a attacking midfielder during 1959-1970, Records list Martin Peters with 364 senior appearances and 100 goals for the Hammers. The West Ham United midfield has produced some of English football's finest craftsmen. Trevor Brooking, Martin Peters and Frank Lampard forged the club's reputation for stylish, intelligent football — a legacy carried on by Declan Rice, Mark Noble, and the current generation.
West Ham United under Ted Fenton and then Ron Greenwood built the 'Academy' reputation for coaching in this era, laying the groundwork for the 1964 FA Cup and 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup triumphs.
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