Steve Wicks 1986

Stephen Wicks was born October 3rd, 1956 in Reading, Berkshire. He signed as a professional with Chelsea in May 1974 from the Chelsea juniors. Was a centre-forward when he joined Chelsea as an apprentice, but no match at centre-half indicated his real postition.

Made his league debut on Monday, 31st March, 1975 at home to Ipswich Town in a 0-0 draw, aged 18 years of age. Gained 7 England Youth caps, and was a member in the Under 21 squad during the 1977-78 season. Had five seasons in the first team, notching up 127 appearances and scoring 7 goals.

Left Chelsea half-way through the 1978-79 season for Derby County for a fee of £275, 000. His tough, no nonense, approach made him an attractive proposition for the "Rams" manager Tommy Docherty, who saw him as a short term fix to his sides defensive problems. The giant defender made his debut against Southampton on February 3rd, and his presence alongside Roy McFarland saw County win 2-1, so ending a sequence of five games without a victory. Steve missed just one of the Rams remaining nineteen fixtures and, although many of the Baseball Ground supporters were crtical of him for not having the finesse of McFarland, he battled his way through matches despite carrying an assortment of niggling injuries. Although he did not score during his time at the Baseball Ground, Steve's particular strengh in the air also made him a constant danger at corners and free kicks. A 19th place finish in the First Division saw Derby just escape relegation, but Docherty resigned soon afterwards and was replaced by Colin Addison. Steve started the 1979/80 campaign in the heart of the "Rams" back four but, after a poor start which saw just one win in six starts, the new manager opted to sell him back to Docherty at his new club Queens Park Rangers, the Londoners paying the exact fee of £275, 000 that County had paid for the player nine months earlier. In all Steve made just twenty-four appearances for Derby County and, over a longer time spell in a stronger side, would likely have been more appreciated by the clubs supporters.
This would be his first spell at QPR, during this time 1979 to 1981 Steve would appear in 73 second division league games. He was then transfered to another London club, Crystal Palace, but his stay was brief, just one season 1981-82, playing in 14 league games and scoring 1 goal.
QPR resigned him for the second half of the 1981-82 season, he would appear in 9 games that season, and was part of the successful QPR side that won the Second Division Championship in 1983 and appeared in the Milk Cup Final in 1986. It was during this spell, in 1986, that he was a member of the QPR squad to play under the name of the Rowdies in the "Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series" in Tampa.
Steve re-signed for Chelsea in July 1986 at a cost of £470,000. He would make his second Chelsea debut against Norwch City at home, in a 0-0 draw, on August 23rd, 1986. He would make 18 appearances and scored 1 goal. He was suffering with a niggling back injury during the 1987-88 season which required surgery, but he played through the pain to make another 19 appearances. Sadly, at the end of the season Steve was forced to announce his retirement in August 1988, when he was reportedly on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur.

Steve was brought in originally to be coach of the 1988 Rowdies team, but was released of his post before the 1988 season due to financial reasons.
He later moved into management with Crawley Town, Scarborough F.C. on October 27th, 1993 then onto Lincoln City on September 4th, 1995, where he held the post for only 42 days, and 7 games, which resulted in 5 loses and 2 draws, and finally Malaysian side Selangor FA from 1997 to 1998.. He was working at Chelsea Football Club as a scout. He is the father of Matthew Wicks who was on the books at Arsenal and played for Brighton and Hove Albion.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 Rowdies KICK Magazine

April 16th, 1977, the Chicago Sting were today's opponents. 

The Rowdies won 4-0, with goals from Adrian Alston (2) and Derek Smethurst (2). 

Attendance of 33,484 watched the first home game of the season.
The team this day was: Hammond, Connell, Auguste, Jump, Eagan, Lindsay, Glover, 

Marsh, Alston, Smethurst, Wegerle.

Substitutes: Quraishi, Fink, McLeod.

Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Peter Vermes 1991

Peter Joseph Vermes was born November 21st, 1966 in Willingboro Township, New Jersey, of Hungarian decent. He played High School soccer at Delran High School, New Jersey. He graduated in 1983, having scored 109 goals. In 1999, he was named by The Star-Ledger as one of the top ten New Jersey high school soccer players of the 1980s.

Peter played his first year in college at Loyola College in Maryland under head coach Bill Sento. He then transferred and played three years of college soccer at Rutgers University, from 1985 to 1987, where he elevated the status of the program to that of a national power. In his final season, he scored 21 goals and 10 assists for the team, finishing a first team All-American, as well as runner-up for the National Player of the Year Award. During that season, Peter led Rutgers to their first victory in the NCAA Tournament in 26 years, scoring the winning goal in a contest against Seton Hall University.

After graduating, he would go to Europe, where he played with Rába ETO FC of Hungary in 1989, FC Volendam of the Dutch Eredivisie in 1990.

In May 1991, Peter returned to the United States and played in three games, scoring a single goal with the Rowdies. He then moved to Spain where he played for Spanish Second Division club Figueres from 1991-1995.

Like many of the best American players, Peter returned to the United States to join the recently founded MLS. In January 1995, he signed with the new league which would not begin league play until 1996. Therefore, MLS loaned him to the New York Fever of the USISL where he played 25 games, scoring 16 goals in the 1995 season. In 1996, he was drafted by the New York/New Jersey MetroStars in the third round of the MLS Inaugural Draft (29th overall) and captained the team in its first season. Although he played the most minutes of any MetroStar that year, the MetroStars traded Peter on February 3rd, 1997 to the Colorado Rapids for Kerry Zavagnin. Peter would play three years for the Rapids before being traded again, this time to the Kansas City Wizards with Matt McKeon for Scott Vermillion and a player allocation.
Peter was never a star for the US national team, but he was a significant contributor for an extended period of time. He received his first cap May 14th, 1988 against Colombia, and would in all receive 67 caps for the team, playing in the 1988 Olympics, the 1990 World Cup and the 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In the 1990 World Cup, he nearly bagged a goal against Italy with a scorching shot which Italian goalkeeper Walter Zenga barely stopped. A forward early in his career, his excellent performance in defense in MLS lead to his comeback to the National team in that position after years of absence. He was the last player cut from the U.S. roster before the 1998 World Cup.
He was named the 1988 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and U.S. Olympic Player of the Year.
In 1989, he scored six goals for the U.S. Futsal team, which took third place, at the FIFA Futsal World Championship in Rotterdam, Holland. He ended his futsal career with 11 caps and 7 goals.
With the Wizards, Peter had his best year in MLS in 2000, anchoring what may have been the best defense in MLS history. That Wizards team finished the season first in the league with a 16-7-9 record, having allowed only 29 goals in 32 games, and continued its defensive dominance in the playoffs, eventually winning the MLS Cup. He was recognized as the MLS Defender of the Year, while his teammate Tony Meola won both the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and MLS MVP awards. Peter played two more seasons with the Wizards, struggling with injuries but playing every game he was healthy for, before announcing his retirement at the end of the 2002 season.
After retiring, Peter worked as a broadcaster for the San Jose Earthquakes. He currently serves as the technical Director of Coaching for the Blue Valley Soccer Club, located in Overland Park, Kansas and as an assistant coach for the US Under-20 national team. On November 15th, 2006, Peter Vermes was named as the technical Director for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer.
He is married and has two children. He also has a soccer park in New Jersey named after him.

Many thanks to Peter for the Wizards photo.

1993 Rowdies Card Set

#11 Gerard Gregoire.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Ken Fogarty 1987-88 MISL Trading Card

Ken Fogarty's 1987-88 MISL card, produced by Pacific Trading Cards, whilst at the Minnesota Strikers.

Rowdies Press Photos - Graham Paddon

Action from Soccer Bowl '78, with Graham Paddon passing Cosmos' Bogicevic, at Giants Stadium, NJ.

Ian Anderson 1977, 1981

Ian Anderson was born September 11th, 1954 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Ian started his career at the age of 16, with Dundee F.C. He made his debut versus Clyde in August 1972 and he scored his first goal in the 1973 league cup at Partick Thistle. Ian established himself in the first team during the 1974/75 season and he scored four times as well as featuring in the UEFA cup against RWD Molenbeek. In December 1975, would eventually move to Scottish first division side St. Johnstone at the age of 20, where he became known as ‘Jaws’ for his fierce tackling in midfield. He would mature into an Under-23 International with Scotland. Had previously played 12 times for the Under-18's. Was even a successful youth coach, having led the Salvesen Boys Club (12 year olds) to the National Trophy. He led "The Saints" in scoring in 1976 with 12 goals from midfield.

In 1977, he joined the Rowdies on loan, Ian scored on his debut against the New York Cosmos in a 4-2 victory, made more famous for Franz Beckenbauer's debut. Could play either in a midfield role or as a full-back. Played in 11 games and scored 2 goals that season.

In 1978, Houston Hurricane purchased Ian's contract from St. Johnstone, and was immediately installed as captain. Was known as Houston's "Iron Man" - he was named "Hurricane of the Year" and "Top Team Defender" for 1979. During his three seasons in Houston, Ian would make a total of 89 appearances and scoring 17 goals. He played more games than anyone in the Hurricane's history. He would also be one of the top 10 scorers in the indoor league while on loan to Houston's Summit soccer team for the 1978-79 winter season, and the league's leading scorer through the first seven games until he was sidelined temporarily with a sprained ankle.
In 1981, Ian rejoined the Rowdies, after they had acquired him in a special dispersal draft in December 1980. But he could not join the Rowdies until finishing a season with the MISL Cleveland Force. During 1981, he would continue in the same manner, putting in 32 appearances and adding 2 goals to his tally. An excellent player.

Sadly, Ian Anderson sadly passed away 5th November, 1008, aged 54. Very sad news, at such a young age. Condolences to his wife Jackie, and to all his family and friends.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rodney Marsh 1977

Rodney Marsh arriving at Tampa International Airport, before the 1977 NASL season.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Tommy Langley 1989

Tommy Langley was born 8th February, 1958 in the Elephant & Castle, Lambeth, London. He made his debut for Chelsea on Saturday, 9th November, 1974 in a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, Aged 16 years of age. Tommy's game did not develop sufficiently for him to make a lasting impression at the highest level. He signed professional from apprentice in March 1975.

The England Youth international had to wait until the end of the 1976-77 season, before he was given much of a run in the first-team. Having been Chelsea's leading Combination (Reserves) League marksman with 19 goals in 1976-77. He first established himself in the side, in his first full season, during Chelsea's first season back in the First Division in 1977-78, during which he scored 13 goals, making him the club's top scorer. He was the club's top scorer again for the 1978-79 season, this time scoring 16 goals. But, Chelsea were relegated.

Was voted Chelsea's "Player of the Year" for 1979. The spirited youngster put the seemingly limitless energy that had earned him the nickname 'Lungs' to good use, by constantly chasing lost causes and harrying defenders into mistakes.

After the club's failure to gain instant promotion in 1979-80, Tommy joined Queens Park Rangers in August 1980, for a fee of £425,000. A move that he still regrets to this day. He scored 43 goals in 152 games for Chelsea.

His time with QPR lasted only one season, 1980-81, where he would score 8 goals in 25 games.

Following that, he had often brief stints at Crystal Palace, AEK Athens, Coventry City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, South China, Aldershot and Exeter City.

In 1989, Tommy joined the Rowdies, in what was to be another brief stint, he scored on his debut against the Boston Bolts in a 2-0 win, on May 6th at Nickerson Stadium, Boston. That would be his only goal in 5 appearances.

Tommy then aged 31, made the decision, that it was time to hang up his boots. He then went out and worked for a photocopying company. But, football was his life.

Today, Tommy is back in football as a players' agent. And, can often be seen as a pundit on Chelsea TV, providing honest analysis on Chelsea games.

Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen for the Rowdies photo of Tommy.

Rowdies Press Photos - Group Shot

The Rowdies wall preparing to defend a free-kick. From left to right: Hugo Perez; John Gorman; Bruce Bates; Luis Fernando; Marcelino Olivera; Wes McLeod and Pedro DeBrito.

Gordon Jago Coach 1978 - 1982

Gordon Harold Jago MBE was born 22nd October, 1932 in Poplar, London. He began his career in the Football League with Charlton Athletic, whom he joined in the 1954–55 season from non-league team Dulwich Hamlet. He made a total of 147 appearances, scoring one goal, at The Valley. His final season with the Addicks was 1961–62 before he moved back to non-league football with Eastbourne United.

In 1967 he was appointed coach of NASL side Baltimore Bays. After two years Gordon was named coach of the United States national team but ended this role after suffering two defeats in his only games in charge. Two years afterwards, he was made manager of Queens Park Rangers. It was under his guidance that the basis of a QPR team which in 1975–76 would come within a point of the League title was assembled. He signed pivotal players such as Stan Bowles, Don Givens, Dave Thomas and Frank McLintock. Gordon, meanwhile, was appointed manager of Millwall in 1974 which he retained until 1977.

He returned to America, to coach the Rowdies in 1978. Owner George Strawbridge originally tried to get him to coach the Rowdies when the franchise was born in 1974. Gordon would have liked to, but the time wasn't right. He had just guided QPR to it's most successful season in the first division - an 8th place finish in 1973-74. It was Gordon who recommened his former Charlton team-mate Eddie Firmani for the Rowdies coaching role.

Gordon took over his new team in the January, lost his first game in charge - a 6-7 overtime decision against the Washington Diplomats (indoor), then reeled off six straight victories in an indoor competition, to give his reign an auspicious start, and of course, leading the Rowdies to Soccer Bowl '78, didn't hurt either.

The Rowdies started the '78 outdoor season on a high, but injuries plagued the team, and they suffered a mid-season slump that tested the optimism of everyone close to the team. Gordon continued to deliver his calm and reassuring prediction of Soccer Bowl destiny. But, just as the Rowdies slipped into the slump, they rose above it, winning 13 of their last 17 games. Then the playoffs, a convincing 3-1 win over the strong Chicago Sting, and then a surprise turn of events, the Rowdies won the away portion of the San Diego Sockers series, and lost the home game. The outcome was decided in the NASL "mini-game" - a spine tingling '78 playoff innovation to break the home and home playoff tie.

In pouring rain, Rodney Marsh scored the game winner. Next it was onto the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, the Rowdies lost 2-3 at the Strikers, then won handily 3-1 in Tampa Stadium. Another mini-game. It took until the last kick of the shootout, as Rodney did the honours again. Then it was onto New York to play the Cosmos at Giants Stadium in Soccer Bowl '78, sadly the Rowdies would go down 1-3.

1979, was another prolific year for both Gordon and the Rowdies. They again, made it to the Soccer Bowl, but alas they would see defeat at the hands of the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2. But did see success in the NASL's first indoor season, as the Rowdies played out an 8-4 season record and defeated the Memphis Rogues for the Championship title.

Gordon, suffered 1980 with his team racked with injuries, most of the players had to play out of position and they didn't have anyone on the bench to challenge those out on the field. But, they managed to get to the playoffs, were first they would come up against the New England Tea Men, a 1-0 win at home, put them in good stead for the return 4-0 win in New England. Then it was onto San Diego, the Rowdies would go down heavily 3-6, but came back in the home tie 6-0. Another mini-game, sadly the Sockers would go onto win 1-2.

The year started poorly in 1981 for Gordon, the Rowdies went 9-9 in the NASL's sophomore indoor season and missed the first playoff of any kind in the team's history. The outdoor campaign saw the Rowdies suffer through it's first losing season ever, going 15-17. But Gordon's team still managed to make the playoffs for a record seventh consecutive year, beating the Whitecaps and taking the Cosmos to three games before elimination.

In Gordon's final season, the Rowdies went 11-7 in the 1981-82 indoor season, by defeating the Montreal Manic and the Tulsa Roughnecks to take the Atlantic Conference Title, before losing to the Sockers in the Championship Series. Mid-way through the outdoor season Gordon stepped down as coach, and was replaced by Al Miller.

Gordon later had two separate stints as coach of indoor soccer side Dallas Sidekicks between 1984 and 1997, when he returned from coaching. He became President of the World Indoor Soccer League from 1998 until the merger with the MISL for the 2002 season. He is currently the Executive Director of the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup. In recognition of his achievements, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Scott Ross Artwork

Today I received an email from artist Scott Ross, the man behind the excellent Ralph Rowdie designs and other great artwork.

More of his artwork can be found at: http://www.scottross.com/

Bernard Hartze 1975; 1975 (id)

Bernard Hartze was born March 3rd, 1950 in Cape Town, South Africa. He was amongst a group of youngsters who in the 1960's formed the Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club, among them were Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, to mention but a few, and it became an official football club in 1970.

A superb dribbler, in 1970, "Dancing Shoes" scored 54 goals in 30 games and was named South Africa's "Sportsman of the Year" - he led the South African league in scoring three years in a row - 1970, 1971 and 1972.

In 1975, he joined the Rowdies in the NASL Indoor Tournament, where he played in 3 games, and scored 4 goals with 3 assisits. Big things were expected of him for the 1975 outdoor season, but he was injured in only his second game against the New York Cosmos, he struggled to regain his fitness, and only made 4 more appearances as a substitute. This was to be his only season with the Rowdies.

In 1976, on loan from the Rowdies, Bernard played for the Tacoma Tides, their only year of existence, the Tides finished 2nd in the ASL Western Division.

I cannot find much about Bernard after the 1976 season, but Bernard finally returned home to Cape Town at some point.

In 2007, Bernard was amongst a group of past and present players honoured at a glittering function held at the Cape Town International Convention Center, as part of the CAF 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Today, Bernard is now playing his part within the development structures of the South African Football Association.

If anyone can help me with more info for Bernard's bio, please email me.

1978 Rowdies Teamphoto (Media Guide)

Left to Right: Winston DuBose; Arsene Auguste; Tony Crudo; Mike Connell; Derek Smethurst; Rodney Marsh; Joey Fink; Frantz St. Lot; Gordon Jago (Coach); Wes McLeod; Steve Wegerle; Farrukh Quraishi; Boris Bandov; Davie Robb; Adrian Alston; Kevin Eagan; Paul Hammond.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Soccer Bowl '75

John Boyle and Eddie Firmani celebrate.

August 24th, 1975 will be a date that all Rowdies fans will remember, it was the day that the Rowdies beat the Portland Timbers 2-0, in the first Soccer Bowl. Played at Spartan Stadium, San Jose, California, in front of 17,009 fans.

With goals coming from substitute Arsene Auguste, and Clyde Best.

Warren Neill 1986

Warren Anthony Neill was born 21st November, 1962 in Acton, England.

He made his QPR debut against Chelsea in 1980 and went on to play 181 league games scoring 3 goals. He played in the FA Cup Final replay in 1982, was part of the Second Division Championship team in 1983 and a member of the 1986 Milk Cup final team. In 1986 he was part of the QPR squad to play under the name of the Rowdies in the "Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series" in Tampa.

He transferred to Portsmouth in 1988, where he would go onto make a total of 218 appearances and scoring 3 goals, before leving them in 1991. He would make 1 appearance for Watford in 1991.

After his playing career, he was invited onto the QPR coaching staff by manager John Gregory towards the end of the 2006-07 season on a temporary basis, making the deal permanent in June 2007.

On 16th January 2008, Warren Neill joined Luton Town as assistant to Mick Harford.

On 27th November, 2008, Warren was released of his duties.

1993 Rowdies Card Set

#10 Dan Donigan.

Steve Trittschuh 1989 - 1993

Steve Trittschuh was born April 24th, 1965 in Granite City, IL. He played at Granite City High School for the North Steelers under former U.S. national coach Bob Kehoe. He earned All State honors his junior and senior year and was a Parade Magazine All American as a senior. Coming out of high school, he was heavily recruited by several top schools, but selected Southern Illinois University Edwardsville which he attended on a full ride soccer scholarship.
He played for four years for SIU-E, scoring 12 goals and assisting 11 others. He earned second team All American honors his junior year and first team his senior year.

After graduating from college in 1986, Steve's soccer career mirrored so many other players' of that era. It was a series of constant moves from one team to another in search of any opportunity to eke out a living playing the game they loved. His career began with the indoor team, the St. Louis Steamers of the MISL. That only lasted a year before he moved to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the APSL.

In 1990, his career took an unexpected turn. Steve played a single game for the United States men's national soccer team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in a 5-1 loss to Czechoslovakia. While the national team was thrashed, Steve caught the attention of the Czechoslovakia's assistant coach, the head coach of Czech powerhouse club Sparta Prague. They offered him a contract, which he happily accepted. At the time the Soviet Union and its eastern bloc allies, including Czechoslovakia were transitioning from communism to democracy. This brought an exceptional level of turmoil which also affected professional soccer in the region. As a result, eastern teams were searching for talent to replace players who were moving to play in Western Europe.
While Steve played only a single season for Sparta Prague, he helped them win their league championship. He also became the first U.S. player to play in the European Championship Cup.
At the end of the season, he returned to the Rowdies for a single season before heading back to Europe; this time to Dutch club SVV Dordrecht. As he recounts it, he was in competition with two Finnish players for a spot on the club and he won. He became a regular starter for the team, but towards the end of the season the club ran out of money and stopped paying him so he returned to the U.S.

In the spring of 1993, he rejoined Tampa Bay. However, at the end of the 1993 APSL season, he left the Rowdies for the last time to sign with the St. Louis Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League. That year he earned another championship when the Ambush took the NPSL crown.
Steve's days of moving had not ended yet and at the end of the season, he moved to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the APSL. He moved again the next year to the Montreal Impact, also of the APSL.

In 1995, the new U.S. soccer league, Major League Soccer approached Steve about joining the league. He agreed but had to buy out the final year of his contract with the Impact, for $10,000. When he left the Impact, he finished his APSL (now USL First Division) as a 5 time all star.
In 1996, he joined the new Colorado Rapids. In 1997, the team reached the 1997 MLS Cup, falling to 2-1 to D.C. United. He had a solid three seasons with the Rapids playing in the sweeper position. At the beginning of the 1999 season, Rapids coach and former Rowdies player Glenn Myernick moved Marcelo Balboa into the sweeper position. As a result, through the first 8 games of the 1999 season, Steve never left the bench. On June 14th, 1999, the Rapids traded Trittschuh to the Tampa Bay Mutiny for midfielder/forward Guillermo Jara. Steve would go on to play 64 regular and post-season games for the Mutiny.
Steve also had a long and successful national team career. In 1987, he was selected to play for the U.S. national team. He made his national team debut against Egypt at the 1987 Presidents Cup. He also played for the national team at the 1987 Pan American Games.
In 1988, he was a member of the U.S. team which went 1-1-1 at the Seoul Olympics. As previously mentioned, he was a member of the U.S. team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He was also a member of the 1991 Gold Cup championship team. In 1995, he played his last game with the national team, against Saudi Arabia.

In 2001, he retired from active playing and was hired by the Colorado Rapids as an assistant coach.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Replica Jersey

This is an excellent replica of a Rowdies jersey, if it wasn't for the Admiral logo. From around the 1980's.

Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic

This one shows Petar Baralic celebrating his goal against the Toronto Blizzard in the 14th April, 1979 game at Tampa Stadium.

Thanks to Petar for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Goalmouth Action

The Rowdies at the New England Tea Men in 1978, Rowdies on show are Luis Papandrea, Mike Connell, Paul Hammond, Arsene Auguste and Mick McGuire.

Signed Cards - 1979 Rowdies George Plimpton

A card signed by the late author George Plimpton. Who guested for the Rowdies during an Exhibition Game against the Moscow Dynamo team in 1979.

Peter Nogly 1982, 1983

Peter Nogly was born January 14th, 1947 in Travemuende, West Germany. He started his career in his home town with TSV Travemuende and hit two more clubs, Eichholzer SV and Phoenic Lubek, before making his name at world famous HSV Hamburg of the West German Bundesliga.

Played there for 11 years as captain, he was a member of the team that won the German League Cup in 1972 and 1976, and the team that won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1977. Also, a four time member of the West German national side.

In 1980, he made the move to Canada, to play for the Edmonton Drillers where he appeared in 25 games and scoring 7 goals with 5 assists.. In 1981, he notched up an amazing 24 points (fourth best on the team) from his position as sweeper for the drillers. Made 28 appearances and scored 9 goals and 6 assists. His always consistent, often stellar play earned him team MVP honors and selection to the NASL All-Star team.

The Rowdies purchased his contract in 1982, Peter played in every game of the '82 season, 21 of them as sweeper and 11 in midfield. Finished the season as the Rowdies' fourth leading scorer, putting away 4 goals and 5 assists for 13 points. Made the NASL All-Star team for the third year year in a row. He was the only Rowdie to make the first team that year.

In 1983, he played in 24 games, scored 4 goals, 2 assists for 10 points. After his NASL career he returned to Germany and would see out his career with Hertha BSC Berlin and FC St. Pauli.

After, his playing career he turned his hand to coaching, with spells in Germany and South Africa.

Signed Cards - 1986/87 Rowdies Glenn Ervine

Glenn Ervine's signed Rowdies card.