Legends of the Red & White Centenary Wall

Celebrating the icons who made their mark on the pitch and in Brentford’s history.

The red & white centenary wall is a tribute to the people who have shaped Brentford Football Club, from the supporters in the stands to the players who’ve made their mark on the pitch.

This page highlights the legends who will feature on the wall and celebrates their contributions to the club. Scroll below to learn more about Amy Crook, Chris Kamara MBE, Kevin O'Connor, Lloyd Owusu, Marcus Gayle, Peter Gelson, Pontus Jansson, Sam Saunders and Terry Evans — each representing a unique chapter in our proud history.

These aren’t just names on a wall. They’re stories of dedication, leadership, and unforgettable moments. Take a look through their journeys and if you're inspired, there’s still an opportunity to join them and add your name to the centenary wall.

Peter Gelson

Over 500 Appearances, Fourth Division Champion

Gelson, who made 516 appearances and scored 18 goals, joined Brentford as a teenager in the late 1950s and made his debut at the age of 19 in August 1961, but he was a part-time player until 1964, owing to his day job as a Post Office engineer. He played an important role in the Fourth Division title-winning season of 1962/63.

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Chris Kamara MBE

Midfield Maestro and Supporters' Favourite

Made 190 appearances and scored 32 goals. Kamara formed a formidable midfield relationship with Terry Hurlock and Stan Bowles, with many Brentford fans still in disbelief it was not promotion-winning unit. He won Supporters' Player of the Year in 1983/84. Kamara spent three full seasons at Griffin Park and left in August 1985, having made just shy of 200 appearances for the club, to return to Swindon.

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Terry Evans

Captain and Third Division Title Winner

With 285 appearances and 30 goals, Evans joined Brentford in 1986 from Hillingdon but first established himself in the first team under Steve Perryman as a defender. He was named captain by Phil Holder in the summer of 1990 and lifted the Third Division title the following season after a stunning run of six straight wins to close out the campaign.

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Marcus Gayle

Youth Product, Promotion Hero, Club Ambassador

Now club ambassador, Gayle made 231 appearances and scored twenty-nine goals at Brentford. He was a youth team product and first made his start in October 1988 under Phil Holder. Gayle played a key role in the promotion of the team in 1991/92 and also earned 18 caps for Jamaica whilst representing the nation in the 1998 World Cup.

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Amy Crook

Brentford Women's Record Goalscorer and Pioneer

Crook made 480 appearances and scored 300 playing for Brentford Women after the team was established in 1990. She went on to have various roles with the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and was appointed Brentford Women's general manager and community executive in 2020.

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Lloyd Owusu

Prolific Striker and Fan Favourite

Making 250 appearances and scoring 87 goals, Owusu Lloyd Owusu signed for Brentford in 1998 after starring for hometown club Slough Town. He scored 25 times in all competitions as the Bees won the Third Division in 1998/99 and won the fans over, particularly with his 'raise the roof' goal celebration. Owusu left as the club's seventh-highest goalscorer in history.

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Kevin O'Connor

501 Appearances, One-Club Legend, Coach

With 501 appearances and 44 goals, Kevin O'Connor joined Brentford from Southampton aged 13 in 1995 and made his first-team debut just under a fortnight before his 18th birthday in February 2000. He became a regular under Steve Coppell in 2001/02 and served as a captain for the next 14 years. At the end of 2014/15, O'Connor moved into coaching at Brentford and currently works as one of Thomas Frank’s assistants for the first team.

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Sam Saunders

Promotion Winner Turned B Team Coach

Holding 205 appearances and 30 goals, Saunders started off as a professional football for Dagenham and Redbridge, and joined Brentford in 2009. He scored 12 goals and made nine assists in all competitions in 2011/12. He was part of the scored that won promotion for League One in 2013/14. Saunders is now Brentford B team’s assistant coach.

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Pontus Jansson

Premier League Captain and Fan Favourite

Jansson made 115 appearances and scored four goals for Brentford. The Swedish defender signed for Brentford in the summer of 2019. Jansson was handed the captain’s armband shortly after his arrival, with his undying passion and determination uniting the players and fans in the quest for Premier League football. He was a key figure in the club’s first Premier League campaign and departed after four seasons in the summer of 2023 to return to his boyhood club Malmö.

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