Peter Michael Whiston (born 4 January 1968) is an English former professional

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who played as a defender. He played a solitary game in the

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for

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during the 1994–95 season. He also played in the

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for

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and

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, as well as non-league side

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Playing career

Whiston began his career in 1987 with

. He later moved to

in 1990 following a brief loan period. A year later he was on the move again and spent three season with

where he made 85 league appearances. In the summer of 1994 he was signed by Alan Ball for

side

, but would only play a single game for the Saints. In 1995 he joined

following a loan spell, and later moved to non-league club

where he spent the final nine-years of his career.

Personal life

Whiston is now a financial advisor.

References

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