| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 June 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Whitechapel, London, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 December 2019 (aged 88) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1948–1952 | West Ham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952–1953 | West Ham United | 2 | (0) |
| 1953–1960 | Queens Park Rangers | 255 | (22) |
| 1960–1965 | Crystal Palace | 143 | (12) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1971–1977 | Orient | ||
| 1978–1980 | Millwall | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
George W. Petchey (24 June 1931 – 23 December 2019) was an English footballer and manager who made 400 appearances in the Football League for West Ham United, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace, playing at wing half (defensive midfield).[1] He was well known for being a hard tackling, midfield general or enforcer, whilst also being one of the first of his generation to play an attractive, keep ball style of play at the same time.
- ^ "George Petchey". Archived from the original on 14 September 2014.