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'''Peter William Latchford''' (born 27 September 1952) is an |
'''Peter William Latchford''' (born 27 September 1952) is an English former [[goalkeeper (football)|football goalkeeper]]. He was born in [[Birmingham]] and has two older brothers who were also professional footballers, [[Dave Latchford]] who was also a goalkeeper and played over 200 games for [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]], and more famously the [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] and [[England national football team|England]] striker, [[Bob Latchford]] who also started his career at Birmingham City. |
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Latchford spent most of his career in Scotland with Celtic, where he was known affectionately by the fans as 'Gas Meter' (rhyming slang for Peter) and 'The Cat'. |
Latchford spent most of his career in Scotland with Celtic, where he was known affectionately by the fans as 'Gas Meter' (rhyming slang for Peter) and 'The Cat'.{{cn}} |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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Whilst his two elder brothers both began their careers at Birmingham City, Peter Latchford started his career at local rivals, [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]]. By early 1975 Latchford had played over 80 league games, however at this time he had been dropped from the first-team and was playing with the youth side.<ref name="arrival"> |
Whilst his two elder brothers both began their careers at Birmingham City, Peter Latchford started his career at local rivals, [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]]. By early 1975 Latchford had played over 80 league games, however at this time he had been dropped from the first-team and was playing with the youth side.<ref name="arrival">{{cite web|url=http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=2357 |title=Becoming A Bhoy: Peter Latchford |publisher=Celticfc.net |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> |
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Having expressed his frustration at lack of first-team football to manager [[Don Howe]], a loan deal with [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] was arranged<ref name="arrival" /> and Latchford made his debut for ''The Bhoys'' on 22 February 1975 in a |
Having expressed his frustration at lack of first-team football to manager [[Don Howe]], a loan deal with [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] was arranged<ref name="arrival" /> and Latchford made his debut for ''The Bhoys'' on 22 February 1975 in a 2–1 league defeat against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] at [[Easter Road]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Craig |first=Jim |url=http://jimcraigcsc.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/if-you-know-the-history-by-jim-craig-22nd-feb-peter-latchford-debut/ |title=If You Know The History by Jim Craig: 22nd Feb Peter Latchford debut |publisher=Jimcraigcsc.wordpress.com |date=22 February 2012 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> Latchford played 13 more league and Scottish Cup games that season for Celtic,<ref>http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=562&page=13</ref> culminating in his first winner's medal as Celtic defeated [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrie]] 3–1 in the [[1975 Scottish Cup Final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19750505&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=To Celtic cup no. 24, to Airdrie our thanks |work=The Glasgow Herald |page=18 |date=5 May 1975 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> |
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Lactchford had impressed sufficiently at Celtic for the loan deal to be made permanent, and on 14 July 1975 Celtic paid a transfer fee of £25,000 to West Brom. He made over 270 appearances for Celtic in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning 2 League Championships and 3 Scottish Cups. These successes included a league and cup double in |
Lactchford had impressed sufficiently at Celtic for the loan deal to be made permanent, and on 14 July 1975 Celtic paid a transfer fee of £25,000 to West Brom. He made over 270 appearances for Celtic in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning 2 League Championships and 3 Scottish Cups. These successes included a league and cup double in 1976–77, the 4–2 win over [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in the famous '10 men win the league' game in 1979<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1979-05-21%3A+Celtic+4-2+Rangers%2C+Premier+Division |title=CelticWiki 21 May 1979: Celtic 4–2 Rangers, Premier Division |publisher=Thecelticwiki.com |accessdate=6 July 2013}}{{rs}}</ref> and the infamous [[1980 Scottish Cup Final#Riot|1980 Cup Final riot]] (Celtic beat Rangers 1–0 after Extra Time) the following season. |
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Latchford also played in several European ties for Celtic. On 22 October 1975, he starred in a |
Latchford also played in several European ties for Celtic. On 22 October 1975, he starred in a 0–0 draw in the away leg of a [[European Cup Winners Cup|European Cup Winner's Cup]] tie against [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]]. He pulled off several saves to deny the Portuguese side, and capped off an outstanding performance with a penalty save from [[João Resende Alves|João Alves]] in the 85th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19751023&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=Latchford saves late penalty and Celtic |work=The Glasgow Herald |page=17 |date=23 October 1975 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> Celtic won the return leg 3–1 at Parkhead to progress to the quarter finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19751106&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=Celtic sound out warning |work=The Glasgow Herald |page=19 |date=6 November 1975 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> Latchford's most memorable European game though was on 5 March 1980 when Celtic played [[Real Madrid]] at Parkhead in the first leg of a [[European cup]] quarter-final tie. His saves from England striker [[Laurie Cunningham]] and Spanish star [[Santillana (footballer)|Santillana]] helped Celtic to a 2–0 win on the night,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1980-03-05%3A+Celtic+2-0+Real+Madrid,+European+Cup |title=Wonderful! Late goals halt Real Swagger |work=Sports Express |date=6 March 1980 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> although Celtic lost the return leg in Spain 0–3 to go out on aggregate. |
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Latchford sustained a hand injury in the summer of 1980 and lost his place in the team to [[Pat Bonner]].<ref> |
Latchford sustained a hand injury in the summer of 1980 and lost his place in the team to [[Pat Bonner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19800806&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=No fears for the Old Firm despite injury hit start |work=The Glasgow Herald |page=15 |date=6 August 1980 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> From then on Latchford featured rarely for Celtic, but he remained loyal to the club – to the probable detriment of his career. He did, however, get a brief run of first-team action during early 1986 when Bonner was out injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/1986-01-11%3A+Celtic+1-1+Aberdeen%2C+Premier+Division |title=1986-01-11: Celtic 1–1 Aberdeen, Premier Division |publisher=The Celtic Wiki |accessdate=6 July 2013}}{[rs}}</ref><ref>http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=562&page=2</ref> He finally left in Celtic in the summer of 1987 after having made 272 competitive appearances for the club. Latchford joined [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] on a one-year deal,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19870718&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title= McNeill bemused by failure of his bid for Hewitt |work=The Glasgow Herald |page=21 |date=18 July 1987 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> where after a season he finally retired. |
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He is now a goalkeeping coach and has worked in this capacity for [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]],<ref>http://www.forfarathletic-mad.co.uk/feat/edz1/peter_latchford__michael_brown_feature_40815/index.shtml</ref> Clyde, [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]]<ref name="spl-clubs">http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/mrep/20050827017.htm</ref> and [[Motherwell fc|Motherwell]].<ref name="spl-clubs" /> |
He is now a goalkeeping coach and has worked in this capacity for [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar Athletic]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forfarathletic-mad.co.uk/feat/edz1/peter_latchford__michael_brown_feature_40815/index.shtml |title=Peter Latchford & Michael Brown Feature – Forfar Athletic FC – Loons Mad |publisher=Forfarathletic-mad.co.uk |date=8 March 2002 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> Clyde, [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]]<ref name="spl-clubs">{{cite web|url=http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/mrep/20050827017.htm |title=20050827 Hearts in the Press from Daily Record STOTT'S TOPPER SHOTS STOPPER Gary Ralston |publisher=Londonhearts.com |date=27 August 2005 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> and [[Motherwell fc|Motherwell]].<ref name="spl-clubs" /> |
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He is currently combining goalkeeping coach duties at |
He is currently combining goalkeeping coach duties at Dumfries club [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] with coaching the youth goalkeepers at Celtic.<ref>{{cite web|author=Name * |url=http://videocelts.com/2010/11/blogs/3956 |title=Peter Latchford returns to Celtic |publisher=videocelts.com |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> Latchford's spell at Queens includes the 2007–08 season run to the final of the [[Scottish Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Chris Roberts |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/peter-latchford-fears-jamie-macdonalds-979799 |title=Peter Latchford fears Jamie MacDonald's return to Hearts will end in tears |work=Daily Record |date=7 June 2008 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> where they lost narrowly (3–2) to Rangers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lindsay |first=Clive |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/7416622.stm |title=Queen of the South 2–3 Rangers |publisher=BBC News |date=24 May 2008 |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Whilst at West Bromwich Albion, Latchford was capped twice for the England U23 side. |
Whilst at West Bromwich Albion, Latchford was capped twice for the England U23 side. He played against Poland in October 1973 (0–0) and Wales in January 1974 (0–0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/eng-u23-intres-det.html |title=England – U-23 International Results – Details |publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation |accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> Latchford was never capped at senior level. |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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;'''Celtic''' |
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* '''[[Scottish Football League|Scottish League]]''' (2): [[Scottish Football League 1976-77| |
* '''[[Scottish Football League|Scottish League]]''' (2): [[Scottish Football League 1976-77|1976–77]], [[Scottish Football League 1978-79|1978–79]] |
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* '''[[Scottish Cup]]''' (3): [[Scottish Cup 1974-75|1975]], [[Scottish Cup 1976-77|1977]], [[Scottish Cup 1979-80|1980]] |
* '''[[Scottish Cup]]''' (3): [[Scottish Cup 1974-75|1975]], [[Scottish Cup 1976-77|1977]], [[Scottish Cup 1979-80|1980]] |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = English footballer |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = English footballer |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 27 September 1952 |
| DATE OF BIRTH = 27 September 1952 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Kings Heath]], |
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Kings Heath]], Birmingham, England |
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Revision as of 08:16, 6 July 2013
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Peter William Latchford | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Kings Heath, Birmingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1969 | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1975 | West Bromwich Albion | 81 | (0) |
| 1975 | → Celtic (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 1975–1987 | Celtic | 177 | (0) |
| 1987–1989 | Clyde | 12 | (0) |
| Total | 280 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1973–1974 | England U23 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Peter William Latchford (born 27 September 1952) is an English former football goalkeeper. He was born in Birmingham and has two older brothers who were also professional footballers, Dave Latchford who was also a goalkeeper and played over 200 games for Birmingham City, and more famously the Everton and England striker, Bob Latchford who also started his career at Birmingham City.
Latchford spent most of his career in Scotland with Celtic, where he was known affectionately by the fans as 'Gas Meter' (rhyming slang for Peter) and 'The Cat'.[citation needed]
Club career
Whilst his two elder brothers both began their careers at Birmingham City, Peter Latchford started his career at local rivals, West Bromwich Albion. By early 1975 Latchford had played over 80 league games, however at this time he had been dropped from the first-team and was playing with the youth side.[1]
Having expressed his frustration at lack of first-team football to manager Don Howe, a loan deal with Celtic was arranged[1] and Latchford made his debut for The Bhoys on 22 February 1975 in a 2–1 league defeat against Hibernian at Easter Road.[2] Latchford played 13 more league and Scottish Cup games that season for Celtic,[3] culminating in his first winner's medal as Celtic defeated Airdrie 3–1 in the 1975 Scottish Cup Final.[4]
Lactchford had impressed sufficiently at Celtic for the loan deal to be made permanent, and on 14 July 1975 Celtic paid a transfer fee of £25,000 to West Brom. He made over 270 appearances for Celtic in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning 2 League Championships and 3 Scottish Cups. These successes included a league and cup double in 1976–77, the 4–2 win over Rangers in the famous '10 men win the league' game in 1979[5] and the infamous 1980 Cup Final riot (Celtic beat Rangers 1–0 after Extra Time) the following season.
Latchford also played in several European ties for Celtic. On 22 October 1975, he starred in a 0–0 draw in the away leg of a European Cup Winner's Cup tie against Boavista. He pulled off several saves to deny the Portuguese side, and capped off an outstanding performance with a penalty save from João Alves in the 85th minute.[6] Celtic won the return leg 3–1 at Parkhead to progress to the quarter finals.[7] Latchford's most memorable European game though was on 5 March 1980 when Celtic played Real Madrid at Parkhead in the first leg of a European cup quarter-final tie. His saves from England striker Laurie Cunningham and Spanish star Santillana helped Celtic to a 2–0 win on the night,[8] although Celtic lost the return leg in Spain 0–3 to go out on aggregate.
Latchford sustained a hand injury in the summer of 1980 and lost his place in the team to Pat Bonner.[9] From then on Latchford featured rarely for Celtic, but he remained loyal to the club – to the probable detriment of his career. He did, however, get a brief run of first-team action during early 1986 when Bonner was out injured.[10][11] He finally left in Celtic in the summer of 1987 after having made 272 competitive appearances for the club. Latchford joined Clyde on a one-year deal,[12] where after a season he finally retired.
He is now a goalkeeping coach and has worked in this capacity for Forfar Athletic,[13] Clyde, Hearts[14] and Motherwell.[14]
He is currently combining goalkeeping coach duties at Dumfries club Queen of the South with coaching the youth goalkeepers at Celtic.[15] Latchford's spell at Queens includes the 2007–08 season run to the final of the Scottish Cup,[16] where they lost narrowly (3–2) to Rangers.[17]
International career
Whilst at West Bromwich Albion, Latchford was capped twice for the England U23 side. He played against Poland in October 1973 (0–0) and Wales in January 1974 (0–0).[18] Latchford was never capped at senior level.
Honours
- Celtic
- Scottish League (2): 1976–77, 1978–79
- Scottish Cup (3): 1975, 1977, 1980
References
- ^ a b "Becoming A Bhoy: Peter Latchford". Celticfc.net. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Craig, Jim (22 February 2012). "If You Know The History by Jim Craig: 22nd Feb Peter Latchford debut". Jimcraigcsc.wordpress.com. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=562&page=13
- ^ "To Celtic cup no. 24, to Airdrie our thanks". The Glasgow Herald. 5 May 1975. p. 18. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "CelticWiki 21 May 1979: Celtic 4–2 Rangers, Premier Division". Thecelticwiki.com. Retrieved 6 July 2013.[unreliable source?]
- ^ "Latchford saves late penalty and Celtic". The Glasgow Herald. 23 October 1975. p. 17. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Celtic sound out warning". The Glasgow Herald. 6 November 1975. p. 19. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Wonderful! Late goals halt Real Swagger". Sports Express. 6 March 1980. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "No fears for the Old Firm despite injury hit start". The Glasgow Herald. 6 August 1980. p. 15. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "1986-01-11: Celtic 1–1 Aberdeen, Premier Division". The Celtic Wiki. Retrieved 6 July 2013.{[rs}}
- ^ http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/player_games.php?playerid=562&page=2
- ^ "McNeill bemused by failure of his bid for Hewitt". The Glasgow Herald. 18 July 1987. p. 21. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Peter Latchford & Michael Brown Feature – Forfar Athletic FC – Loons Mad". Forfarathletic-mad.co.uk. 8 March 2002. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ a b "20050827 Hearts in the Press from Daily Record STOTT'S TOPPER SHOTS STOPPER Gary Ralston". Londonhearts.com. 27 August 2005. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Name *. "Peter Latchford returns to Celtic". videocelts.com. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Chris Roberts (7 June 2008). "Peter Latchford fears Jamie MacDonald's return to Hearts will end in tears". Daily Record. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Lindsay, Clive (24 May 2008). "Queen of the South 2–3 Rangers". BBC News. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "England – U-23 International Results – Details". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 6 July 2013.