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.

Glenn Pennyfather
Personal information
Full name Glenn Julian Pennyfather
Date of birth (1963-02-11) 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
Total 313 (39)
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.


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