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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1945|5|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Barnehurst]] [[Kent]], England
| birth_place = [[Barnehurst]] [[Kent]], England
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder]]
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| youthclubs1= [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]
| years1= 1962–1979| years2 = 1979| years3 = 1979–81
| years1 = 1962–1979
| clubs1 = [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]<ref name="Hug" /> | clubs2 =[[Columbus Magic]] |clubs3 =[[Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–93)|Tampa Bay Rowdies]] (indoor)
| clubs1 = [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]<ref name="Hug" />
| caps1 = 532
| goals1 = 92
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| caps1= 532 | goals1 = 92| caps2 = | goals2 = | caps3 = 2| goals3 = 0
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| manageryears1 = 1979–1982 | manageryears2 = 1981–1987 | manageryears3 = 1989–1991 | manageryears4 =2011
| manageryears1 = 1979–1982
| managerclubs1 = [[Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–93)|Tampa Bay Rowdies]] (assistant) | managerclubs2 = [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] | managerclubs3 = [[Maidstone United F.C. (1897)|Maidstone United]] | managerclubs4 =[[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] (caretaker)
| managerclubs1 = [[Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–93)|Tampa Bay Rowdies]] (assistant)
| manageryears2 = 1981–1987
| managerclubs2 = [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]]
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| managerclubs3 = [[Maidstone United F.C. (1897)|Maidstone United]]
| manageryears4 = 2011
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'''Keith Peacock''' (born 2 May 1945 in [[Barnehurst]])<ref name="Hug">{{cite book | first=Barry J.|last= Hugman | title=Canon League Football Players' Records 1946-1984| publisher=Newnes Books | year=1984| isbn=0-6003-7318-5|page=374}}</ref> is an English former [[association football|footballer]] and [[coach (sport)|manager]]. He was the first player to come on as a [[Substitute (association football)|substitute]] in [[the Football League]].
'''Keith Peacock''' (born 2 May 1945) is an English former [[association football|footballer]] and [[coach (sport)|manager]]. He was the first player to come on as a [[Substitute (association football)|substitute]] in [[the Football League]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Peacock was born in [[Barnehurst]].<ref name="Hug">{{cite book |first=Barry J.|last= Hugman |title=Canon League Football Players' Records 1946-1984|publisher=Newnes Books |year=1984|isbn=0-6003-7318-5|page=374}}</ref> and educated at [[Erith School|Erith Grammar School]].
He was educated at Erith Grammar School, now named [[Erith School]]


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Peacock played his entire professional career for [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]], making over 500 [[Football League]] appearances between 1962 and 1979.<ref>[http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/charlton/charlton.html Charlton Athletic post-war player statistics]</ref> On 21 August 1965, he became the first [[Substitute (football)|substitute]] ever to be used in [[the Football League]] when he replaced injured [[Goalkeeper (football)|goalkeeper]] [[Mick Rose]] after 11 minutes of an away match against [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]].<ref>[http://football.guardian.co.uk/news/theknowledge/0,9204,527236,00.html The Guardian]</ref>
Peacock played his entire professional career for [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]], making over 500 [[Football League]] appearances between 1962 and 1979.<ref>[http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/charlton/charlton.html Charlton Athletic post-war player statistics]</ref> In May 1963 he scored in the 2-1 last day of season victory at [[Walsall F.C.|Walsall]] that kept Charlton in the second tier and relegated Walsall.{{cn|date=July 2022}} On 21 August 1965, he became the first [[Substitute (football)|substitute]] used in [[the Football League]] when he replaced injured [[Goalkeeper (football)|goalkeeper]] [[Mick Rose]] after 11 minutes of an away match against [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/jul/25/theknowledge.sport|title=What ever happened to Len Shackleton's old club?|date=25 July 2001|website=the Guardian}}</ref>


He played for the [[Columbus Magic]] of the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|ASL]] before joining his old friend [[Gordon Jago]] as his assistant manager and player at the [[Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–1993)|Tampa Bay Rowdies]] in the [[North American Soccer League (1968–84)|North American Soccer League]] until 1982.<ref>http://mytampabayrowdies.blogspot.com/2008/10/keith-peacock-1981-id-assistant-coach.html</ref> Peacock's last appearance as a player for the Rowdies was during the [[1980–81 NASL Indoor season|1980–81]] indoor season.
He played for the [[Columbus Magic]] of the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|ASL]] before joining his old friend [[Gordon Jago]] as his assistant manager and player at the [[Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–1993)|Tampa Bay Rowdies]] in the [[North American Soccer League (1968–84)|North American Soccer League]] until 1982.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mytampabayrowdies.blogspot.com/2008/10/keith-peacock-1981-id-assistant-coach.html|title=TAMPA BAY ROWDIES APPRECIATION BLOG (1975 to 1993): Keith Peacock 1981 (id); Assistant Coach 1979 - 1982|first=Tb|last=Rowdie|date=28 October 2008}}</ref> Peacock's last appearance as a player for the Rowdies was during the [[1980–81 NASL Indoor season|1980–81]] indoor season.


==Managerial career==
==Managerial career==
Peacock was manager of [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] between 1981 and 1987 and then [[Maidstone United F.C. (1897)|Maidstone United]] between 1989 and 1991. He later served as assistant manager at [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] before stepping down after the resignation of [[Alan Curbishley]] in 2006. He moved to [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] where he became first a scout and then assistant manager under [[Alan Pardew]] and Alan Curbishley. He ended this role at the end of the [[2006-07 in English football|2006–07]] season.<ref>[http://www.whufc.com/news/?page_id=9256 West Ham official website]</ref>
Peacock was manager of [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] between 1981 and 1987 and then [[Maidstone United F.C. (1897)|Maidstone United]] between 1989 and 1991. He later served as assistant manager at [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] before stepping down after the resignation of [[Alan Curbishley]] in 2006. He moved to [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] where he became first a scout and then assistant manager under [[Alan Pardew]] and Alan Curbishley. He ended this role at the end of the [[2006–07 in English football|2006–07]] season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whufc.com/news/latest-news?page_id=9256|title=Latest &#124; West Ham United|website=whufc.com}}</ref>


In September 2007 Peacock returned to Charlton in the role of honorary associate director.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=31290&newstype=n |title=Peacock announced as Addicks ambassador |access-date=24 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007190243/http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=31290&newstype=n |archive-date=7 October 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In September 2007 Peacock returned to Charlton in the role of honorary associate director.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=31290&newstype=n |title=Peacock announced as Addicks ambassador |access-date=24 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007190243/http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=31290&newstype=n |archive-date=7 October 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On 4 January 2011 Peacock was appointed caretaker manager of Charlton following the departure of [[Phil Parkinson]].<ref>http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Charlton-name-Keith-Peacock-as-caretaker-manager-search-for-permanent-boss-still-underway-article663545.html</ref>
On 4 January 2011, Peacock was appointed caretaker manager of Charlton following the departure of [[Phil Parkinson]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/|title=Football|website=mirror}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Peacock married Lesley and has a son, [[Gavin Peacock|Gavin]] (born 1967), who also became a professional footballer. He also has a daughter called Lauren<ref>[http://www.officialplayersites.com/players/peacock/biography/ Gavin Peacock's official website]</ref> and four grandchildren.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article4036277.ece|title=Gavin Peacock convinced God is on his side|author=Cascarino, Tony|work=The Times|date=31 May 2008|access-date=2008-05-31 | location=London}}</ref> In 2004, his autobiography ''No Substitute'' was published by [[Charlton Athletic]].<ref>https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Substitute-autobiography-Keith-Peacock/dp/B002OI55CE</ref> In 2013, he was inducted into the Charlton Athletic Hall of Fame.
Peacock married Lesley and has a son, [[Gavin Peacock|Gavin]] (born 1967), who also became a professional footballer. He also has a daughter called Lauren<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.officialplayersites.com/players/peacock/biography/|title=- The official web site of Gavin Peacock - OfficialPlayerSites.com|website=officialplayersites.com}}</ref> and four grandchildren.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article4036277.ece|title=Gavin Peacock convinced God is on his side|author=Cascarino, Tony|work=The Times|date=31 May 2008|access-date=2008-05-31 | location=London}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In 2004, his autobiography ''No Substitute'' was published by [[Charlton Athletic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Substitute-autobiography-Keith-Peacock/dp/B002OI55CE|title=Many Miles|first=Charlie|last=Connelly|date=18 November 2001|via=Amazon}}</ref> In 2013, he was inducted into the Charlton Athletic Hall of Fame.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:18, 27 September 2024

Keith Peacock
Personal information
Date of birth (1945-05-02) 2 May 1945 (age 79)
Place of birth Barnehurst Kent, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1979 Charlton Athletic[1] 532 (92)
1979 Columbus Magic
1979–81 Tampa Bay Rowdies (indoor) 2 (0)
Managerial career
1979–1982 Tampa Bay Rowdies (assistant)
1981–1987 Gillingham
1989–1991 Maidstone United
2011 Charlton Athletic (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Keith Peacock (born 2 May 1945) is an English former footballer and manager. He was the first player to come on as a substitute in the Football League.

Early life

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Peacock was born in Barnehurst.[1] and educated at Erith Grammar School.

Playing career

[edit]

Peacock played his entire professional career for Charlton Athletic, making over 500 Football League appearances between 1962 and 1979.[2] In May 1963 he scored in the 2-1 last day of season victory at Walsall that kept Charlton in the second tier and relegated Walsall.[citation needed] On 21 August 1965, he became the first substitute used in the Football League when he replaced injured goalkeeper Mick Rose after 11 minutes of an away match against Bolton Wanderers.[3]

He played for the Columbus Magic of the ASL before joining his old friend Gordon Jago as his assistant manager and player at the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the North American Soccer League until 1982.[4] Peacock's last appearance as a player for the Rowdies was during the 1980–81 indoor season.

Managerial career

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Peacock was manager of Gillingham between 1981 and 1987 and then Maidstone United between 1989 and 1991. He later served as assistant manager at Charlton Athletic before stepping down after the resignation of Alan Curbishley in 2006. He moved to West Ham United where he became first a scout and then assistant manager under Alan Pardew and Alan Curbishley. He ended this role at the end of the 2006–07 season.[5]

In September 2007 Peacock returned to Charlton in the role of honorary associate director.[6]

On 4 January 2011, Peacock was appointed caretaker manager of Charlton following the departure of Phil Parkinson.[7]

Personal life

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Peacock married Lesley and has a son, Gavin (born 1967), who also became a professional footballer. He also has a daughter called Lauren[8] and four grandchildren.[9] In 2004, his autobiography No Substitute was published by Charlton Athletic.[10] In 2013, he was inducted into the Charlton Athletic Hall of Fame.

References

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  1. ^ a b Hugman, Barry J. (1984). Canon League Football Players' Records 1946-1984. Newnes Books. p. 374. ISBN 0-6003-7318-5.
  2. ^ Charlton Athletic post-war player statistics
  3. ^ "What ever happened to Len Shackleton's old club?". the Guardian. 25 July 2001.
  4. ^ Rowdie, Tb (28 October 2008). "TAMPA BAY ROWDIES APPRECIATION BLOG (1975 to 1993): Keith Peacock 1981 (id); Assistant Coach 1979 - 1982".
  5. ^ "Latest | West Ham United". whufc.com.
  6. ^ "Peacock announced as Addicks ambassador". Archived from the original on 7 October 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2007.
  7. ^ "Football". mirror.
  8. ^ "- The official web site of Gavin Peacock - OfficialPlayerSites.com". officialplayersites.com.
  9. ^ Cascarino, Tony (31 May 2008). "Gavin Peacock convinced God is on his side". The Times. London. Retrieved 31 May 2008.[dead link‍]
  10. ^ Connelly, Charlie (18 November 2001). "Many Miles" – via Amazon.
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