Career
He played as a striker or on the left wing. He was voted into Plymouth Argyle"s Team of the Century. After retiring from the game in 1997, Nelson became commercial executive of the Professional Football players" Association.
In 2009, he was still playing football, regularly turning out for Old Southendians in the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League and Charlton Athletic veterans.
Gary now turns out for Chapel Old Boys vets side in the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League alongside the legend that is Eddie "Blakie" Blake, Gary often enjoys a laugh and a joke with opposing players especially regarding his best selling books
