10 Facts About Peter Gelson

Peter William John Gelson was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford as a centre back and wing half.

In 2013, Gelson placed second in a Football League 125th Anniversary poll of Brentford's all-time fan favourites and was inducted into the Brentford Hall of Fame in November 2014.

Peter Gelson was awarded the captaincy in August 1966, but a loss of form saw him lose it to Bobby Ross four months later.

Peter Gelson was known for his long-range goals and scored three times from behind the halfway line.

Peter Gelson went on to be a fixture at centre back until his final appearance for the club in September 1974.

Peter Gelson left Brentford shortly after, having made 516 appearances in all competitions for the club.

Peter Gelson was inducted into the Brentford Hall of Fame in November 2014 and remained a season ticket holder up until the final seasons at Griffin Park.

Peter Gelson worked for a number of years in Doha, Qatar as a loadmaster for Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani's multiple private aircraft.

Peter Gelson retired and returned to the UK in 2007.

Peter Gelson was married and as of June 2010, had five grandchildren.