Peter Hall (footballer)
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Peter Hall is an English
former professional footballer.
before joining cross town rivals
Port Vale
in May 1958. Over three years with the club he played just 16 league games and never managed to nail down a regular first team place, though tasted cup glory over his old club in 1961 as he was in the first 11 of the Supporters' Clubs' Trophy match. He was given a free transfer in May 1961 to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
, but never made the first team before joining non-league Yeovil Town
and then Bedford Town
. He returned to the professional game for a short stint with Gillingham
in 1967. After Gillingham he moved on to Margate
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former professional footballer.
Playing career
Hall played for Stoke CityStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
before joining cross town rivals
Potteries derby
The Potteries derby is the football local derby in Stoke-on-Trent between Port Vale and Stoke City. The fans of each club both consider the other to be their main rivals; this has led to a heated atmosphere at these matches, especially with the rise of football hooliganism and the 'Naughty Forty'...
Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in May 1958. Over three years with the club he played just 16 league games and never managed to nail down a regular first team place, though tasted cup glory over his old club in 1961 as he was in the first 11 of the Supporters' Clubs' Trophy match. He was given a free transfer in May 1961 to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
, but never made the first team before joining non-league Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
and then Bedford Town
Bedford Town F.C.
Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford....
. He returned to the professional game for a short stint with Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
in 1967. After Gillingham he moved on to Margate
Margate F.C.
Margate Football Club is an English football team based in the seaside resort of Margate, Kent, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division. The club was known for a number of years during the 1980s as Thanet United....
.