RIP former Peterborough United goalkeeper Tony Godden, a great player, a top coach and a perfect gentleman

Former Peterborough United goalkeeper Tony Godden has passed away at the age of 70.

Godden made 30 appearances for Posh in the 1989-90 season towards the end of his career. Mick Jones was the manager who signed him before he was replaced early in that season by Mark Lawrenson.

Tony Godden and students at his goalkeeping school. Photo David Lowndes.

placeholder image — Tony Godden and students at his goalkeeping school. Photo David Lowndes.

Godden retired at the end of that season and set up a goalkeeping school at PowerLeague in Stanground, while also managing in non-league football at Warboys Town, March Town, King’s Lynn Town, Bury Town and Wisbech Town.

Godden returned to London Road to work as goalkeeping coach in Barry Fry’s time as manager.

Tony Godden during his West Bromwich Albion days. Photo Allsport UK via Getty Images.

Godden had made his name during 329 appearances for West Bromwich Albion between 1975 and 1986 before moving onto Chelsea and Birmingham City. He also had loan spells at Walsall, Luton Town and Bury. He holds the record for most consecutive appearances for West Brom with 228.

He famously saved two penalties for Chelsea in a 1-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Fry said: “Not only was Tony a great coach, he was also a perfect gentleman. Everybody loved him, he helped anyone whenever he could.”