Peter Bennett

Who is Peter Bennett?

Peter Bennett is an English former footballer who played as an inside forward.

Bennett started as a youth player for West Ham United and played in the FA Youth Cup winning team of 1963. After signing pro forms, he made his league debut on 4 April 1964 in a home game against Bolton Wanderers.

Bennett went on to make 42 league and 5 cup appearances for the Upton Park club, before moving to Leyton Orient in 1970 as the makeweight in a £100,000 deal that saw Tommy Taylor move in the opposite direction. Nicknamed "Les", Bennett was quickly made club captain and despite being hindered by a number of long term injuries went on to make in excess of 200 appearances in all competitions for the O's during his stay. Bennett retired after the 1978/79 season but remains notable as one of the most versatile and talented footballers to have played for the club.

His son, Warren Bennett, plays on the international golf circuit.