1965
Martin Peters Hammer of the Year Recognition
Martin Peters is voted Hammer of the Year after impressing West Ham supporters with his adaptable midfield play during a European trophy-winning era.
Football player and manager history
Martin Peters
Explore 10 football history records associated with Martin Peters, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1966
International Caps
Scores for England in the 1966 World Cup final and earns an international cap in the historic Wembley victory over West Germany.
1966
Peters England 1966 Forward Line Adaptation
Peters contributed midfield movement as England adjusted its attack after Greaves sustained an injury against France.
1966 July 30th
England Takes Late Final Lead
Scores in the second half to put England 2-1 ahead against West Germany, bringing the hosts close to winning before a late equaliser.
1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
Martin Peters puts England ahead in the second half of the 1966 final before West Germany equalises to force extra time.
1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
Martin Peters scores England’s second goal against West Germany in the Wembley final. His composed finish gives the hosts a second-half lead before the match reaches extra time and England prevails.
1970
Peters Moves to Spurs in Greaves Exchange
Peters moved from West Ham to Tottenham in the transfer deal that sent Jimmy Greaves in the other direction.
1970 June 11th
Peters Helps England Progress from Group
Martin Peters plays in England’s final group match, a narrow win over Czechoslovakia that earns a place in the last eight.
1970 June 14th
Peters Doubles Lead Against West Germany
Martin Peters scores England’s second goal shortly after half-time to establish a 2-0 lead before West Germany mount their comeback.
1975
World Cup Winner Joins Canaries
Martin Peters moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Norwich City in 1975, bringing World Cup-winning experience and technical quality to midfield.