Former Chelsea legend

Ex-Chelsea Legend Peter Bonetti Dies At 78

Ex-Chelsea Legend Peter Bonetti Dies At 78

Former Chelsea legend and England goalkeeper, Peter Bonetti has died aged 78 after a long battle with illness.

The Blues announced the news and sent their condolences to friends and family of ‘The Cat’ as he was fondly known this afternoon.

“All of us at Chelsea Football Club are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our brilliant former goalkeeper, Peter Bonetti, who made an incredible 729 appearances for the Blue.”

Bonetti was born in Putney just minutes from Stamford Bridge in 1941 and went on to become one of Chelsea’s all time great goalkeepers – playing more than …