John Petts (footballer)
John William Frederick James Petts (born 2 October 1938) is an English former professional football player and manager. Career. Petts, who played as a wing half, joined Arsenal in 1954, and made 32 appearances for them in the Football League. He later played for Reading and Bristol Rovers, before playing non-league football with Bath City. Petts later had a spell as manager of Northampton Town between 1977 and 1978. Personal life. His son Paul was also a professional footballer.