What caused Martin Peters to play as a goalkeeper in his third game?
An injury to first team goalkeeper Brian Rhodes
He wanted to try a different position
Punishment for missing training
The manager's decision
Answer
Martin Peters played as a goalkeeper in his third game for West Ham United because an injury to first team goalkeeper Brian Rhodes meant that he was needed to fill in. Peters was a striker by trade, but he was a capable goalkeeper and he performed well in the match, which West Ham won 2-1.
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