John Petts (footballer)


John William Frederick James Petts is an English former professional football player and manager.

Career

Petts, who played as a wing half, joined Arsenal in 1954, and made 32 appearances for them in the Football League. He later played for Reading and Bristol Rovers, before playing non-league football with Bath City.
Petts later had a spell as manager of Northampton Town between 1977 and 1978.

Personal life

His son Paul was also a professional footballer.