John Peachey (born 21 July 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a

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Career

Born in Cambridge, Peachey made 164 appearances in the Football League for York City,

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and

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. He also played

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for Hillingdon Borough and Barnstaple Town.

References

1952 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Hillingdon Borough F.C. players York City F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Barnstaple Town F.C. players English Football League players Footballers from Cambridge {{England-footy-forward-1950s-stub