| Gary Penrice | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gary Kenneth Penrice | |
| Date of birth | March 23, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Bristol, England | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Bristol ( ˈbrɪstəl is a city, Unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, west of London England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland 73 m) | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Leicester City (Head of Recruitment) | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1984-1990 1990-1991 1991 1991-1995 1995-1997 1997-2000 | Bristol Rovers Watford F.C. Aston Villa QPR Watford F.C. Bristol Rovers | 188(54) 43 (18) 20 (1) 63 (20) 29 (2) 57 (15) |
1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
Gary Kenneth Penrice (born Bristol, March 23, 1964) is a former professional footballer. Bristol ( ˈbrɪstəl is a city, Unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, west of London Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. The following are lists of Association football ( soccer) players He played for Bristol Rovers, Watford, Aston Villa and QPR as a striker. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football team based in Bristol. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing He is currently the Head of Recruitment at Leicester City. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here
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Early life
Penrice a native of Bristol grew up in Mangotsfield where his parents still live today. Bristol ( ˈbrɪstəl is a city, Unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, west of London Mangotsfield is a Village in Gloucestershire, England, situated north of the suburb of Kingswood, bounded to the north by the M4 motorway Penrice was in the same class as ex Leicester City manager Ian Holloway at school and they still remain close friends today. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here Ian Scott Holloway (born 12 March 1963 in Kingswood, Bristol) is an English former professional football Midfielder Penrice's potential footballing ability he was evident from a young age and was signed up as an apprentice by Bristol City. Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol England, (the other being arch rivals Bristol Rovers) However Bristol City later decided to release Penrice from the club, stating that he was too small to make it as a pro. After being released from his apprenticeship Penrice like his father before him signed for local side Mangotsfield United F.C. where he clearly stood out from the rest. Mangotsfield United FC is an English football club based in Mangotsfield, in the Greater Bristol area who currently play in the Southern
While playing for Mangotsfield Penrice attended college and became a qualified plumber, planning to build himself a new career after not making the grade at Bristol City. Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol England, (the other being arch rivals Bristol Rovers) Penrice worked as a plumber for a couple of years before his forgotten dream was to be rekindled. After scouts attended several of Mangotsfields matches, Penrice was offered a trial and signed with the team he and his family supported, Bristol Rovers
Playing career
Bristol Rovers
Prior to signing for Rovers Penrice spent a time in the reserve team making a name for himself as a crafty explosive striker with an exquisite touch and an eye for goal. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football team based in Bristol. The reserve match reports regularly made their way into the local papers and soon the Rovers fans began to anticipate Penrice's first team debut.
After making his debut Penrice went on to become a Rovers fan favorite playing in the same team as ex school mate Ian Holloway, his colorful personality making its mark amongst the Rovers faithful almost as much as his goals. Ian Scott Holloway (born 12 March 1963 in Kingswood, Bristol) is an English former professional football Midfielder His 20 goals fired Bristol Rovers into the Third Division play-off final in 1989 only to be beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Port Vale. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football team based in Bristol. Port Vale Football Club are an English football club currently playing in Football League Two.
Watford
Penrice would later miss out on a fairytale Third Division Championship success with Bristol Rovers to sign for Watford F.C. for a club record £500,000 sale late in 1989. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football team based in Bristol. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Penrice played for Watford for only one season, scoring an impressive 18 goals in 43 appearances before catching the eye of First Division side Aston Villa.
Aston Villa
Following his impressive season with Watford Penrice was snapped up by Aston Villa for a cool £1million in 1991. Penrice went on to score only once for the club in 20 games spending much time on the sidelines with a broken leg.
Queens Park Rangers
Just 8 months after signing for Villa Penrice was taken to QPR by former Rovers boss Gerry Francis where he joined an ex-Rovers enclave and teamed up again with Holloway. Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London Gerald Charles James Francis (born Chiswick, 6 December 1951) is a football coach Penrice ironically made his debut for QPR in November 1991 against Aston Villa and went on to play 63 league games scoring 20 goals.
Return to Watford
In November 1995 Penrice signed for ex club Watford F.C. After scoring over 20 top-flight goals Penrice now 31 reverted to a deeper creative midfield role. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Penrice adapted to his new role with ease and after spending years scoring goals he became the provider to the front men.
Return home to Bristol Rovers
Penrice resigned for Bristol Rovers on a free transfer in the summer of 1997 to lead them to the Division 2 play-offs that year alongside player-boss Holloway in the centre of midfield. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football team based in Bristol. After a 16 year career scoring 110 goals in 400 professional appearances Penrice retired from playing and became Holloway's assistant manager at Rovers after Phil Bater moved to take control of the youth team.
Non Playing Career
Since his retirement from playing Penrice has stuck with friend Ian Holloway as his assistant manager at both Rovers and later at QPR. Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London After leaving QPR Penrice followed Holloway to Plymouth Argyle as chief scout turning down the offer of assistant manager. For details of the current season see Plymouth Argyle FC season 2008-09 Plymouth Argyle Football Club, commonly known as Argyle Penrice did however become Strikers coach on a one day a week basis after being asked by Holloway to help develop Plymouth's strikers utilizing his attacking knowledge.
Gary left Plymouth Argyle at the end of November 2007, once again re-joining Ian Holloway this time at Leicester City as Head of Recruitment. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here It is expected Gary will use his experience to help develop Leicester's young strikers.
Personal life
Penrice is married to Louise and has three daughters, Amy, Rebecca and Grace. He has also recently become a Grandfather for the first time after his daughter Rebecca had a Baby Girl named Brooke. Penrice and his family currently live in South Gloucestershire and known by local villagers as being friendly and respected members of the community.
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