Glenn Pennyfather | |
Fullname: | Glenn Julian Pennyfather |
Birth Date: | 1963 2, df=y |
Birth Place: | Billericay, England |
Height: | [1] |
Position: | Defender/Midfielder |
Years1: | 1981–1987 |
Years2: | 1987–1989 |
Years3: | 1989–1993 |
Years4: | 1992–1994 |
Clubs1: | Southend United |
Clubs2: | Crystal Palace |
Clubs3: | Ipswich Town |
Clubs4: | Bristol City |
Clubs5: | Stevenage Borough |
Caps1: | 238 |
Caps2: | 34 |
Caps3: | 15 |
Caps4: | 26 |
Goals1: | 36 |
Goals2: | 1 |
Goals3: | 1 |
Goals4: | 1 |
Totalcaps: | 313 |
Totalgoals: | 39 |
Manageryears1: | 2006–2009 |
Managerclubs1: | Chelmsford City (assistant) |
Manageryears2: | 2009–2013 |
Managerclubs2: | Chelmsford City |
Glenn Julian Pennyfather (born 11 February 1963) is an English retired footballer who played as a defender or midfielder. He made 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.
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.
Pennyfather is often a summariser for BBC Essex's local football commentaries.