Adrian Pennock

Norwich City

Although born in Ipswich and having grown up supporting Ipswich Town, Pennock began his career with their fiercest rivals, Norwich City, where he progressed through the ranks to turn professional in 1989. He was only to manage one appearance for the Canaries' first team

AFC Bournemouth

In 1992, Pennock was allowed to move to AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £30,000. He was a regular for the Cherries until he suffered a knee injury in December 1995 and was unable to regain his place in the team.

Gillingham

In October 1996 his former Bournemouth manager, Tony Pulis signed him for Gillingham for £25,000. Pennock spent over six years at Priestfield Stadium where he was a regular in the first team at Gillingham until a recurring knee injury took its toll. He developed a reputation as a practical joker whilst with Gillingham – during one pre-season friendly he switched on the pitch sprinkler system during the match. He also scored a memorable own goal against Wigan Athletic in 2000 which spawned a recurring terrace chant of "He only scores own goals". Such was his affinity with the fans that he even acquired his own fan club, The Adrian Pennock Fan Club. On the pitch, he was named captain for the 2000 Football League Second Division play-off final which saw the Gills promoted to the Football League First Division for the first time in their history.

Gravesend & Northfleet

Injuries forced Pennock to retire from League football in…

Welling United

In January 2005 Pennock was appointed manager of Welling United of the Conference South and by the end of the season had guided them to their best league position for six years.

Stoke City (coach)

He left Welling at the end of the 2006–07 season to take up a coaching position at Stoke City, under his former Gillingham manager, Tony Pulis. He was initially appointed youth team boss at Stoke. In January 2010, Pennock expressed an interest in one day returning to management. In the summer of 2011 he made the step up to become first team coach at Stoke. He left the club at the end of the 2012–13 season.

Forest Green Rovers

On 12 November 2013, Pennock was appointed as the new manager of Conference Premier side Forest Green Rovers. He led the club to a 10th-place finish at the end of the 2013–14 season. In January 2015, he was linked with the vacant managerial role at Gillingham, however he issued a statement declaring his aim to remain at Forest Green. At the end of the 2014–15 season he led Forest Green to a record highest league finish of 5th in the Conference Premier, meaning that the club secured a place in the play-offs for the first time. Forest Green were knocked out in the semi-finals, losing 3–0 on aggregate against Bristol Rovers. On 4 September 2015, after leading Forest Green to seven straight wins in the renamed National League at the start of the 2015–16 season, he was named August Manager of the Month. On 5 September…

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Manager

As of match played 22 September 2026

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Gillingham

Football League Second Division play-offs: 2000

Manager

DPMM

Singapore Premier League: 2019 Individual

National League Manager of the Month: August 2015, January 2016 Singapore Premier League Coach of the Year: 2019