
The enigmatic left-winger made his name at Manchester City and won most of his 22 England caps, a League Cup winners medal in 1976 and earning the PFA Young Player of the Year award in a golden youth before leaving for West Brom at the age of 22. Bobby Gould signed him for Coventry for £65,000 in October 1984 after unhappy spells at West Brom, Leeds and Real Betis in Spain. Despite some dazzling moments (including an amazing dribble against Southampton captured by television cameras) Peter’s career was in a downward spiral and his erratic form could not be accommodated in City’s relegation threatened team. Following Don Mackay’s installation as manager he was rarely picked and was sold to Manchester United for £50,000 in June 1985. The rest of his career was nomadic and he played in such varied places as Hull, Malta and the US Indoor League. Peter worked as a pundit on Manchester City for local radio as well as running a soccer coaching business. Peter was the son of Manchester City player Ken Barnes and they are the only father and son to score a First Division hat-trick since WW2.
• Winger
• Joined from Leeds United for £65,000 (aged 27 years 3 months) under Bobby Gould
• Left for Manchester United for £30,000 (aged 27 years 11 months) under Don Mackay
• Substitute appearances: 0
• Unused substitute: 2
• Bookings: 1
League Cup winner 1976, PFA Young Player of the Year 1976 with Manchester City.














































22 England caps and 4 goals
1 England B cap
9 England U21 caps and 2 goals
8 England Youth caps and 1 goal
all before joining City.
UEFA Euro U19 Champions 1975 with England.