Lance Cronin

Cronin was born in Brighton. He came up through the youth system at Crystal Palace. He joined Wycombe Wanderers on loan during the 2004–05 season, where he made one appearance for the club in League Two. He was released by Crystal Palace at the end of the 2004–05 without playing for the first-team and joined Oldham Athletic on a non-contract basis in November 2005 to provide cover for an FA Cup tie against Chasetown, in which he made a substitute appearance. He then joined Shrewsbury Town on non-contract terms in February 2006 to provide cover for regular goalkeeper Joe Hart. Cronin left Shrewsbury in April 2006, and after a trial with Grimsby Town, joined Gravesend and Northfleet (now Ebbsfleet United) to cover a long-term injury to regular goalkeeper Craig Holloway. After a good start to his first season at Ebbsfleet, Cronin was called up for the England National Game XI (now the England C team) squad for the first time in November 2006, and made his debut against Holland as a substitute nine minutes from time as England won the European Challenge Trophy. Cronin collected a winner's medal when Ebbsfleet won the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium in May 2008. In July 2010, he joined Gillingham on a free transfer after a successful trial. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw away to Morecambe on 28 August. Cronin was released from his contract at the end of the 2010–11 season, joining recently relegated Bristol Rovers. He made his Rovers debut in the New Year's Eve match against Crewe…

In 2012, Cronin set up Repainted, a painting and property maintenance company. Cronin founded the Lance Cronin Football Academy.

FA Trophy: 2008