BRIAN BENNETT RIP
It is with deep regret that we wish to inform you of the passing of Tooting & Mitcham legend Brian Bennett.
Brian was one of the finest players to represent the club and probably the greatest header of a ball. Brian joined T&MUFC from Hounslow Town FC in December 1957 before retiring in 1964. He played in defence at Centre Back and was a loyal clubman, who stayed even when the great Terrors team broke up.
He won two Isthmian League titles with us, along with the London Senior & Surrey Senior Cup’s. He also played in the London Challenge Cup Final losing to Chelsea.
Brian was a member of the great 1958-59 side that reached the FA Cup 3rd Round Proper losing to eventual winners Nottingham Forest. He made a total of 262 appearances for the club scoring 3 goals. His representative honours also included playing for the London FA, Surrey FA, Isthmian League and a FA Eleven.
Brian was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The club will be marking his passing at our next home game on Saturday 23rd September V’s Spelthorne Sports.
