Peter Bennett (footballer)

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Peter Bennett (born June 24, 1946 in Hillingdon, Middlesex) 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 April 4, 1964 in a home game against Bolton Wanderers.

Bennett went on to make 42 league (3 goals) 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.