Bonetti, Peter

Peter Bonetti

Clubs played for: Worthing, Chelsea, St. Louis Stars, Chelsea, Dundee United, Woking (1960-1986)

Born: 1941

Birthplace: Putney, London

Position: Goalkeeper

Biography: Nicknamed 'The Cat', Peter was the son of a Swiss born restaurateur. He was unfortunate to be at his peak at the same time as the great Gordon Banks, and as a result only collected seven England caps. However, with Chelsea, he was a great hero of many victories, notably the 1970 Cup Final. He made 600 League appearances, before taking his family off to the Isle of Mull, where he worked as a postman and occasionally turned out for Scottish league sides. Now lives in Birmingham and has coached goalies for several league clubs as well as helping out with the England squad. (Played for England in the 1970 World Cup quarter final against Germany)

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Bonetti, Peter Hi l’m in my 70s now but in 1970 I helped build two extensions on Peter's house in Sutton & you couldn’t want for extremely nice person who lived for his family. I felt privileged to know him & his family.
Alan Tresadern
05-07-20 Alan Tresadern

Bonetti, Peter Best goalkeeper I ever saw. Legend long before JT and Lamps
16-06-19 Brian Graveling

BONETTI, Peter Been a Chelsea supporter since my first game in 1973. Went on a field trip to Mull with Salford Uni in the early 80's We drove past Peter's house whilst he was hanging out his washing. Surreal!
Dave Barber