ARTICLE: The sad passing of Martin Peters

[ClaretTony]

First thing I heard when I got back in the car yesterday at Bournemouth after the game. As I've said in this short article, it's another part of my youth that has gone. Fantastic player.

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https://www.uptheclarets.com/the-sad-pa ... tin-peters

[CleggHall]

Yes a nice tribute Tony, a truly great player.

[beddie]

Good article. I agree entirely with "it's another part of your youth gone" I thought exactly the same this morning. Wonderful player on his day. Condolences to all his family.

[elwaclaret]

I remember getting Martian Peters for my Panini sticker collection in 1980. I was gutted (I only ever wanted the little half sized Burnley stickers that year, if truth be known. But my dad was really pleased, “he only plays for Norwich” I pointed out... John Bond’s team. Also included Roger Hansberry in goal, as an aside.

My dad pointed to the little right up below the picture... he scored in the World Cup. He was always appearing on chat shows in the 80’s so got to see him a lot more after that....

RIP Mr Peters, a gentleman and a sad loss. Thoughts are with his family

[ashtonlongsider]

Fitting to have an article on a player who should have been knighted. Very sad news. Should never be underestimated how great a player he was. He reminded me very much of another childhood hero Johnny White of Spurs. RIP Martin Peters and thanks for what you did for this country.

[ClaretTony]

Fitting to have an article on a player who should have been knighted. Very sad news. Should never be underestimated how great a player he was. He reminded me very much of another childhood hero Johnny White of Spurs. RIP Martin Peters and thanks for what you did for this country.

I sort of very selectively write about players who have had no connections with Burnley when they pass away. There’s no criteria, it’s just whether I think it’s appropriate. Lofthouse, Finney & Clayton I included for obvious reasons and I also think an England World Cup winner fits too.

I agree with you on John White. What a sad loss he was. Brilliant player for Spurs and only 27 when he died.