Peter Storey

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Peter Edwin Storey (born September 7, 1945) 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, hard-tackling player, he started his career at right back, making his debut for Arsenal against Leicester City in October 1965, and immediately secured a regular place in the Arsenal side.

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 1970 and a First Division and FA Cup Double a year later. Storey played a vital part in the Gunners' winning Cup run, scoring twice in the semi-finals against Stoke City 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.

Storey made his England debut in 1971 against Greece (in his old position of right back), and went on to win 18 caps during the early 1970s, filling the midfield role vacated by the retiring Nobby Stiles. England's dismal form at the time meant he never played in a tournament finals.

After losing his place in the 1976-77 season, Storey moved to Fulham for £10,000, but retired from the game after one season at Craven Cottage. He played 501 times in all for Arsenal, making him one of the club's leading players in terms of appearances.

Following his retirement from the game, Storey led a somewhat colourful life. In 1979 he was fined for running a brothel, and later served time in prison for a variety of crimes; these include being involved in a coin counterfeiting ring, car theft, and illegally importing pornographic videos. Now a reformed man, he works in south London as a driver.