Peter Storey

Who is Peter Storey?

Peter Edwin Storey is an English former football player.

Storey spent most of his career at Arsenal, joining the club as an apprentice in 1961 and turning professional the following year. A tough, two footed, hard-tackling player, he started his career at right back, and having spent three seasons in the youth and reserve teams, he made his first-team debut for Arsenal against Leicester City on 30 October 1965. He immediately secured a regular place in the Arsenal side and would go on to be a first-choice player for the next ten seasons.

As his career progressed, Storey switched positions, moving forward to become a defensive midfielder. He lost two consecutive League Cup finals with Arsenal in 1968 and 1969 before winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969-70. Known for his hard tackling and generally tough play, Storey went on to play a vital part in Arsenal's First Division and FA Cup Double a year later. One highlight in particular was the FA Cup semi-final against Stoke City, where he scored twice to help the Gunners draw 2-2 after being 2-0 down. Arsenal won the replay 2-0 and went on to beat Liverpool in the final.