Peter Hindley (19 May 1944 – 1 February 2021),[1] nicknamed 'Tank', was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Nottingham Forest, Coventry City and Peterborough United.[2] He represented England at under-23 level.[3]

Ian Storey-Moore, a fellow Forest team member, is quoted as saying "Peter Hindley was tough as old boots for us. No one messed with him'.[4]

His father, Frank Hindley, played League football for Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion either side of the Second World War.[5][6]

Peter Hindley finished his playing career at non-league Burton Albion who were then managed by former Forest team mate Ian Storey-Moore. He had two full seasons with Burton, playing in 97 games and scoring once.[7]

After he finished playing football, Hindley remained in the Peterborough area and became a Painter and Decorator. He also owned Greyhounds.[4]

He died from dementia, on 1 February 2021, at the age of 76.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Peter Hindley". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Peter Hindley". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  3. ^ Courtney, Barrie (27 March 2004). "England – U-23 International Results– Details". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Nottingham Forest great Peter Hindley dies aged 76". nottinghampost.com. 1 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Frank Hindley". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  6. ^ Carder, Tim; Harris, Roger (1997). Albion A–Z: A Who's Who of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Hove: Goldstone Books. pp. 112–113. ISBN 978-0-9521337-1-1.
  7. ^ Page, Rex (1990). Wellington Street to Wembley, Burton Albion, the Complete History, 1950-1990. pp. 48–49.
  8. ^ "Former Player Peter Hindley Passes Away". Peterborough United F.C. 1 February 2021.
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