HIS father was one of the greatest managers this club has ever had, and anyone who's met him will say he was one of the nicest guys to play for Gillingham. BBC Radio Kent's Matt Davison reflects on Gavin Peacock's career:

Playing under your father's managership is often a burden, but Gavin was never given any undue favouritism, earning any rewards in his own right, but to be fair there was little time.

Sadly for Gavin, Keith was sacked after a spell of bad results within days of him signing on a permanent basis, but Gavin's career prospered and the following year he was voted the club's player of the year, even though his efforts couldn't prevent the Gills being relegated.

Gavin then transferred to Bournemouth for £250,000 in the summer of 1989 and joined Newcastle United just over a year later before Chelsea paid more than a million for his services in 1993. Peacock played three-and-a-half seasons for the Blues which included Cup finals and European football, and he is currently with his first club Queens Park Rangers.
 
A committed Christian, Gavin played a part in setting up a group for Christians in football (another former Gills and Rangers player Dennis Bailey was another member), and has always been a wonderful ambassador for his sport and his faith.

Still resident in Kent, Gavin admitted to us recently he always looks up Gillingham results.