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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