Peter Atherton (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 April 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1991 | Wigan Athletic | 149 | (1) |
| 1991–1994 | Coventry City | 114 | (0) |
| 1994–2000 | Sheffield Wednesday | 216 | (9) |
| 2000–2005 | Bradford City | 94 | (3) |
| 2001 | → Birmingham City (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Halifax Town | 14 | (0) |
| Total | 598 | (13) | |
| International career | |||
| 1991 | England U21 | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2003 | Bradford City (joint caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Peter Atherton (born 6 April 1970) is an English football coach and former professional player. His last job was as assistant manager of Bolton Wanderers.
As a player, he was a defender who notably played in the Premier League for Coventry City, Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City. He also played in the Football League for Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City before finishing his career with non-league Halifax Town. He was capped once at England U21 level.
Since retirement he has worked as assistant manager of Halifax Town before returning to Wigan Athletic as a youth team coach. He was appointed assistant manager of Barrow and later followed manager Ian Evatt to Bolton Wanderers.