Peter Gilham Interview

[smudger8]

All GPGers...

Not sure how to start a new thread on this site so I'm tagging this onto the end of this one as it's regarding PG.

I am interviewing the great man himself this coming Friday between 8 and 10pm on Brooklands Radio. He will be talking about his life, his career at The Bees and choosing some of his favourite tunes too. Log on to www.brooklandsradio.co.uk to listen in and e-mail any questions that you may have to [email protected] and I'll try and get through as many as possible.

Hope to hear from some of you before or during the show on Friday.

Up The Bees !!!

Gary.

 

[1markbee]

I think a special pre-season game (testimonial) should be arranged for the Sir Peter Gilham. Maybe a squad of old Bees v current squad. He so deserves it, he is so helpful and does such a great job at BFC.

 

[SpiderBee]

I think a special pre-season game (testimonial) should be arranged for the Sir Peter Gilham. Maybe a squad of old Bees v current squad. He so deserves it, he is so helpful and does such a great job at BFC.

I think Peter would be deserving of a much better tribute game than that.
the above could be an appetiser though!

 

[Chipper]

Couldn't agree more, Mr Brentford deserves some form of testimonial.

 

[Brain-dead Bee]

All GPGers...

Not sure how to start a new thread on this site so I'm tagging this onto the end of this one as it's regarding PG.

I am interviewing the great man himself this coming Friday between 8 and 10pm on Brooklands Radio. He will be talking about his life, his career at The Bees and choosing some of his favourite tunes too. Log on to www.brooklandsradio.co.uk to listen in and e-mail any questions that you may have to [email protected] and I'll try and get through as many as possible.

Hope to hear from some of you before or during the show on Friday.

Up The Bees !!!

Gary.

Will "100 Years of Brentford" be his one book for the desert island?

 

[1markbee]

As he has done everything behind the scenes at the club over the years would he like to be the next manager of the team? It's about the only thing he hasn't tried. I bet he'd be great at it.

 

[Brain-dead Bee]

As he has done everything behind the scenes at the club over the years would he like to be the next manager of the team? It's about the only thing he hasn't tried. I bet he'd be great at it.

He could apply the same sort of tactics in training as he does for centre-circle challenge participants - having the p*** taken whenever they made a mistake would sort the players out

 

[Bumble Bee]

Not normally into this kind of thing but Peter is a true football man. Brentford are very lucky to have someone like him involved..
Anyway.. Enough of the sickly stuff... Sack the board, sack AS, sack the caterers and sack everyone else as well.

 

[smudger8]

Will "100 Years of Brentford" be his one book for the desert island?

I'll certainly put that one to him Brain Dead...

 

[HanwellHavoc]

Not normally into this kind of thing but Peter is a true football man. Brentford are very lucky to have someone like him involved..
Anyway.. Enough of the sickly stuff... Sack the board, sack AS, sack the caterers and sack everyone else as well.

 

[Brentford 4 Life]

I think a special pre-season game (testimonial) should be arranged for the Sir Peter Gilham. Maybe a squad of old Bees v current squad. He so deserves it, he is so helpful and does such a great job at BFC.

Great idea.

 

[Baltipie]

Give the man a benefit year like they have in cricket

 

[hanworthbee]

an MBE for services to Brentford FC would be fitting in my opinion, plenty of less deserving recipients over the years

 

[slatts]

an MBE for services to Brentford FC would be fitting in my opinion, plenty of less deserving recipients over the years

That's meaningless. There is no British Empire any more. I think an award from the club and the fans would have real meaning.

 

[blunstone]

an MBE for services to Brentford FC would be fitting in my opinion, plenty of less deserving recipients over the years

very true ---- yes, someone nominate him. the chairman ?

in the interview maybe ask peter to pick his all-time brentford xi from those he has known and worked with ---- say in 4-4-2.

 

[Notting Hill Bee]

how about naming a stand after the fella ? we did it for axeby would be a fitting tribute to the man imo !

 

[barry]

gilham stand ~ benham stand & 2 big sponsors also...

 

[monkeymagic]

Bliss is always talking about getting the Championsip team back together.
Those I've interviewed for the programme are all up for it.

What better occassion than a PG testimonial

 

[vcmazz]

All GPGers...

Not sure how to start a new thread on this site so I'm tagging this onto the end of this one as it's regarding PG.

I am interviewing the great man himself this coming Friday between 8 and 10pm on Brooklands Radio. He will be talking about his life, his career at The Bees and choosing some of his favourite tunes too. Log on to www.brooklandsradio.co.uk to listen in and e-mail any questions that you may have to [email protected] and I'll try and get through as many as possible.

Hope to hear from some of you before or during the show on Friday.

Up The Bees !!!

Gary.

I'd like to hear this but will be working. Will the show be archived to listen to later?

 

[vcmazz]

I think a special pre-season game (testimonial) should be arranged for the Sir Peter Gilham. Maybe a squad of old Bees v current squad. He so deserves it, he is so helpful and does such a great job at BFC.

How about a re-match with Fulham, with slightly different rules? If the scores are level after 90 seconds, the game goes to penalties .

 

[Billy Hunt]

Just cuddle him.

Ask him if he wants another cuddle.

 

[smudger8]

I'd like to hear this but will be working. Will the show be archived to listen to later?

I think it will be available on the listen again facility via the website mate or as a podcast. Give it 24 hours though after the event.

 

[vcmazz]

I think it will be available on the listen again facility via the website mate or as a podcast. Give it 24 hours though after the event.

Many thanks, Will look forward to it .

 

[slatts]

How about a re-match with Fulham, with slightly different rules? If the scores are level after 90 seconds, the game goes to penalties .

Great idea. Can we have the bit where Bliss decks Stannard in the home end this time?

 

[wayfarer172]

Maybe he could be asked what his favourite cheese is.

 

[Old B]

Ask him about delaying the train at Liverpool rofl

 

[bees66]

ask him about the morning after the Martin Rowlands is a ****er is a ****er, as he stuck his neck out for the club.. I'd like to know more about the story afterwards

 

[stoney04]

The man defintley deserves something from the club and im sure the fans would give him some recognition!

Peter should get to chosse a fixture he would like to see at home and who ever it is the club should make it happen!

 

[Ghost]

Peter should get to chosse a fixture he would like to see at home and who ever it is the club should make it happen!

don't think you quite thought that through fella lol mind you at least Messi would fit in the away dug out

 

[SpiderBee]

Ask him about getting pulled off the train at Shrewsbury in 1979 by the police!

 

[8corner]

That's meaningless. There is no British Empire any more. I think an award from the club and the fans would have real meaning.

Thanks for that Slatts. Very useful input

 

[smudger8]

Just a reminder to you all that the interview is tonight between 8 and 10 on Brooklandsradio.co.uk

Hope to hear from some of you during the show and many thanks for all of your questions and comments on the thread so far...

Cheers,

Gary.

 

[bostonhanwell]

Bliss is always talking about getting the Championsip team back together.
Those I've interviewed for the programme are all up for it.

What better occassion than a PG testimonial

That's a great idea, but could be embarassing if Deano and Bliss get amongst the current lot.

 

[bee4]

Ask him why he wouldnt let 3 young fans on the coach from millwall,when they were worried about travelling home on the train.

 

[stoney04]

Ask him why he wouldnt let 3 young fans on the coach from millwall,when they were worried about travelling home on the train.

come on mate every one got there downfalls but were highlighting all the good PG done..... may be coach was full?

 

[bee4]

come on mate every one got there downfalls but were highlighting all the good PG done..... may be coach was full?

plenty of seats. how about GIVE US A B,GIVE US A R """"""""""""""""
makes brentford fans look like idiots,
walks round brentford fc as if he owns the place
gets free travel to every away game
and thats on a different coach from everone else,tables,tv,ect

 

[Guildford Bee]

plenty of seats. how about GIVE US A B,GIVE US A R """"""""""""""""
makes brentford fans look like idiots,
walks round brentford fc as if he owns the place
gets free travel to every away game
and thats on a different coach from everone else,tables,tv,ect

He works for the club FFS. Do you expect the players to pay for their coach travel as well?

 

[stoney04]

plenty of seats. how about GIVE US A B,GIVE US A R """"""""""""""""
makes brentford fans look like idiots,
walks round brentford fc as if he owns the place
gets free travel to every away game
and thats on a different coach from everone else,tables,tv,ect

lol when was the last time you got a coach? he gets the same coach as everyone else these days and pays! and if you wanted a table and more of an excutive coach you could pay for that luxury!

Mate you got your opion fair do but i dont think many will agree with you saying he makes brentford fans looking like idiots and definltley doesn't go around if he owns the place.... he is probably the face of brentford commercially.

on a personal note when i worked in the office he was always genuine, has put messages and pictures in the programmes for free for me, says hello when ever i see him in the gorund or out and im sure he is as gracious to many many more!

 

[Brentford St George]

plenty of seats. how about GIVE US A B,GIVE US A R """"""""""""""""
makes brentford fans look like idiots,
walks round brentford fc as if he owns the place
gets free travel to every away game
and thats on a different coach from everone else,tables,tv,ect

You clearly don't know the man so do not make stupid assumptions.He was at a good friends wedding this year on our table and did the speeches.Very generous with buying the drinks and came across as a really decent chap.

The amount of work he does for this club is tireless.When i have had dealings with him on the phone i have found him professional and helpful and he loves this club.

He deserves a lot more respect than your silly pot shot.

 

[nocoat]

Sir Peter of Gilham once fielded a call from me on Xmas day as our car to Swindon on the Boxing day had fallen through. Instead of telling me to Fack off and do one he said, "yes lads get yourself down to the Layton road carpark and there should be spaces.." also I missed my lift back from hudders in the po semi final of 95 as I couldnt find the guys I was with (pre mobiles ) he let me on one of the coaches then. Legend the list goes on and on and on and on.

 

[RoyalOakBee]

Smudger, could you please ask Peter for whom has he most enjoyed working aalongside or indeed working for, in terms of the heirachy at the club
Chairmen, CEO's, Directors etc

and also could you ask him if he really is on first name terms with every Brentford fan still alive and if he could pick out three fans who he has enjoyed the company of over the years. Real characters please and some stories if poss.

Listening in as well as GPG tonight.

 

[daveyp123]

I was in a restaurant for my 18th birthday with my family and Peter was on the table next to me. My family got me a cake and I made a wish and a toast to a promotion for the bees! Peter overheard and bought us a bottle of champagne to celebrate!! The man is a legend!

 

[NigeriaRay]

You clearly don't know the man so do not make stupid assumptions.He was at a good friends wedding this year on our table and did the speeches.Very generous with buying the drinks and came across as a really decent chap.

The amount of work he does for this club is tireless.When i have had dealings with him on the phone i have found him professional and helpful and he loves this club.

He deserves a lot more respect than your silly pot shot.

I've never met him, but he did me a great favour in 88/89. I'd been to every game of the cup run but shortly after the Blackburn game I had to travel on business and was not due back home until after the deadline for buying tickets for the Liverpool game had passed. I phoned him at home (does he still give out his home number for away travel?), told him this & he said he would leave 2 tickets for me & my dad in the club offices. On my return, I went to the club & my tickets were there waiting for me. Very grateful

 

[bee4]

You clearly don't know the man so do not make stupid assumptions.He was at a good friends wedding this year on our table and did the speeches.Very generous with buying the drinks and came across as a really decent chap.

The amount of work he does for this club is tireless.When i have had dealings with him on the phone i have found him professional and helpful and he loves this club.

He deserves a lot more respect than your silly pot shot.

you can only have an oppinion on somebody,you meet,the times i have had to
speak to him,i dont like him,25 years ago the 1st time,last season the last time.
works for brentford,so is entiltled for free travel,free entry,and is classed as the same as the playing staff, i thought it was bees utd who own the club,so why dont i get free travel ect.
Very generous with his money,which means,what i pay into,pays his wages,which means he is payed to much.
GIVE US A BEEEE, GIVE US A RRRRRRR,lol lol

 

[nocoat]

That's meaningless. There is no British Empire any more. I think an award from the club and the fans would have real meaning.

My dad has just checked his bothered pocket. Apart from the CBE medal it is empty

 

[smudger8]

Just wanted to post to say a big thanks to everyone who posted questions or comments before and during my interview with PG.

All was good and the interview should be available to listen to again on the Brooklands radio website within the next 24 hours, just go to www.brooklandsradio.co.uk and look for the listen again facility.

Apologies if I didn't get round to asking every question but PG will hopefully be back with me early in the New Year.

Thanks for listening...

Gary.

 

[hanworthbee]

plenty of seats. how about GIVE US A B,GIVE US A R """"""""""""""""
makes brentford fans look like idiots,
walks round brentford fc as if he owns the place
gets free travel to every away game
and thats on a different coach from everone else,tables,tv,ect

Once you have been a fan for longer than a season you may be more appreciative

 

[hairman]

plenty of seats. how about GIVE US A B,GIVE US A R """"""""""""""""
makes brentford fans look like idiots,
walks round brentford fc as if he owns the place
gets free travel to every away game
and thats on a different coach from everone else,tables,tv,ect

They provide electro convulsive therapy on Peter Gilham's private coach?

 

[BeeBeeQueen]

They provide electro convulsive therapy on Peter Gilham's private coach?

lol

 

[mattbee85]

plenty of seats. how about GIVE US A B,GIVE US A R """"""""""""""""
makes brentford fans look like idiots,
walks round brentford fc as if he owns the place
gets free travel to every away game
and thats on a different coach from everone else,tables,tv,ect

This is bo11ox nothing wrong with PG he is passionate about BFC and is a true supporter. Y shouldnt he get ceratin perks with his job???? If you worked for the club you supported and they gave you perks like this no one would turn them down. I wouldnt. This is a moronic statement!!!!!!!