Glenn Pennyfather
Glenn Pennyfather (born 11 February 1963) is an English retired football defender/Midfielder. He made a total of 315 appearances in the Football League for Southend United, Crystal Palace. Ipswich Town and Bristol City before moving into non-league football with Stevenage Borough and Canvey Island.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Glenn Julian Pennyfather | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Billericay, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1987 | Southend United | 238 | (36) |
| 1987–1989 | Crystal Palace | 34 | (1) |
| 1989–1993 | Ipswich Town | 15 | (1) |
| 1992–1994 | Bristol City | 26 | (1) |
| – | Stevenage Borough | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2006–2009 | Chelmsford City (assistant) | ||
| 2009–2013 | Chelmsford City | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He is a former manager of Chelmsford City, becoming manager after being coach of the club, when he worked alongside long-time friend Jeff King after the pair had joined from a similar arrangement at Canvey Island.
He left the club on 7 May 2013, after a decision was made to not renew his contract. His departure followed Chelmsford's Conference South playoff semi-final defeat to Salisbury City just days before.
Glenn is often a summariser for BBC Essex's local football commentaries.
External links
- Since 1888... The Searchable Premiership and Football League Player Database (subscription required)
- Pride of Anglia
- Glenn Pennyfather at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database