John William Frederick James Petts (born 2 October 1938) is an English former professional football player and manager.
Career
Petts was born in Edmonton, London. A wing half, he 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 and Trowbridge Town. He was also an England youth international.
Petts later had a spell as manager of Northampton Town between 1977 and 1978.
Personal life
His son Paul was also a professional footballer.
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