A few words about the lads & lasses who made up
Canvey Island Football Club
1999-2000 Season

Paul Abrahams; Micky Bennett; Jeff Brazier; Gary Britnell; Sammy Cooper; Craig Davidson; Chris Duffy; Neil Gregory; Ashley Harrison; Andy Jones; David Kerslake; Paul King; Peter Smith; Steve Parmenter; Mark Stimson; Steve Tilson; Steve Ward; Paul Williams; Glen Pennyfather; Jeff King; Frances Roche; Mark Barry; Carl Bartley; Liam Bright; Brian Horne; Scott Lindsey; David McDonald; Chris Moore; Marvin Neufville; Chris Payne; Gary Waters; Trevor Paul; Simon Liddle

Goalkeepers

Ashley Harrison Promising young goalkeeper who rejoined the club this season after a spell with Dover Athletic.

Defenders

Micky Bennett Recent signing from Brighton where he was player of the year. Strong, quick skillful player who is equally at home in midfield or defence. He has also played for Wimbledon.

Jeff Brazier (Pin-up) Promising 20-year old defender signed in 1998 during the close season. Previously with Leyton Orient, Jeff has progressed well since earning a place in the first team.

Garry Britnell (Britts) Vastly experienced 35-year old defender or midfield player who began with Canvey Island in the Essex Senior League before spells with Chelmsford City and  Dartford. He then enjoyed a successful period with Enfield before re-joining Canvey in 1994. Has been a 'stalwart' of the Gulls whose contribution this season has helped the club move up through the league.

Craig Davidson(Crow)
25 year old defender who was another signing from Billericay, for whom he was an ever present player in league games last season. He is a solid left back who loves to go forward. Previous clubs include Southend, Chelmsford City and Dagenham & Redbridge.

Paul King An 18 year old new comer to the Canvey squad. No relation to manager Jeff. As a local lad from Stanford-le-Hope, he is a name to watch for the future.

Peter Smith Canvey have signed the Woking defender Peter Smith in a two year deal. Peter last played at Canvey during the 1st round FA Cup clash on 13th November 1995 for Brighton. We welcome him to the squad.    Picture courtesy of the Woking fanzine

David Kerslake Experienced defender signed in November 1999 from Swindon. he has played for Leeds, QPR, Ipswich, Wycombe Wanderers (loan), Tottenham & Swindon in his career, which began in 1984 at QPR. he is a defender, and was born in Stepney, 19 June 1966. Height: 5'9'' Weight: 12st 4oz

Midfield

Mark Stimson Stylish and polished midfielder who was signed during the close season. A previous captain of Southend United, he has also had experience with Newcastle, and Spurs.

Sammy Cooper
Signed from Billericay in December 1999.

Steve Tilson (Tilly) Highly experienced and respected 33-year old player in his second season with Canvey Island. Steve previously spent no less than nine seasons with Southend United where he made 239 Football League appearances, scoring 26 goals. He had a brief spell on loan to Brentford before joining Canvey. Steve is team captain and is a very influential and important member of the squad. in 1998/9 he scored 34 league and cup goals, and was voted player of the season by both players and supporters.

Chris Duffy
Club record summer signing from Conference club Northwich Victoria. A tall, athletic and skilful midfield player with boundless energy. He started his career with Crewe Alexandra and went on to play several league games for Wigan Athletic.

Forwards

Paul Abrahams
A left sided front player who is a recent arrival (October 1999) at Park Lane. Previously scored several first team goals for Colchester United and has also had a spell with Kettering Town

Liam Bright
Son of reserve team coach Micky Bright, from our reserve side, now making appearances for the senior team  - Transferred to Witham Town Feb '00, then to Tilbury, Now back at Canvey.

Neil Gregory
Signed from Colchester United. 27 year old Zambian born striker. Previous clubs include Ipswich Town. After a two month loan period Neil, signed for Canvey on Fri 4th February 2000, on a 3 1/2 year contract.

Andy Jones (Jonah) 29-year old striker and the longest serving player at the club. Andy has been at Park Lane since 1992, finishing as the club's top scorer in most of them. His 200+ Canvey goals have played a major part in the club's rise from the Essex Senior League to today's position in the promotion race into Ryman Premier League. Before joining Canvey he played for Basildon United, Purfleet,  Rainham and Billericay Town.

Steve Parmenter 22-year old striker signed in November 98 from Kingstonian. Born in Chelmsford, Steve was a trainee with QPR before spending two years with Bristol Rovers. He made 18 Football League appearances for Rovers and spent the second half of last season with Conference League Yeovil Town. He joined Kingstonian last season on a free transfer.

Coach

Glenn Pennyfather Aged 36, this is Glenn's sixth season at Canvey and his third as coach. Well respected as a player, Glenn took over the coaching role last season and has been heavily involved in the club's recent success. As a player, Glenn career took him to Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town, Bristol City and then Southend United.

And finally, the Boss…

And where would we be without club Super Secretary

Frances Roche

Players who have left the club,
but have appeared for Canvey during 1999 / 2000

Mark Barry
Strong, left sided player signed last season from Billericay Town. Aged 22, Mark was on the books of Norwich City before spending time as a trainee with Cambridge United. He joined Billericay on loan in February 1995, making the move there permanent later that year. - Transferred to Purfleet in Sept '99 (loan now permanent), Now Great Wakering Rovers (March '01)

Carl Bartley Signing from Carshalton in Sept 1999. Carl stands over 6' tall and impressed Park Lane fans when he came on for the last 15 minutes of the Chesham game.  He scored a cracking debut goal. Transferred to Oxford City Nov '99 (Now with Croydon Nov '99) (Now with Dulwich Hamlet Dec '99) Now released.

Brian Horne
Highly experienced goalkeeper, who rejoined the club last season from Farnborough Town. England Under 21 International, holding record number of caps. previous clubs include include Millwall, Middlesborough, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Hartlepool and Dover Athletic. Now Manager of Bowers United.

Scott Lindsey
Strong fit and energetic midfield player, who never gives less than 110%. Scorer of last years 'Goal of the Season'. Previous clubs include Gillingham, Leyton Orient and Dover. Transferred to Gravesend & Northfleet in Sept '99

David McDonald
Recent signing after spells at Spurs, Peterborough and Barnet. Strong and quick right sided player. Transferred to Enfield Dec '99

Chris Moore
Tall central defender who signed at the start of the season from Billericay Town. Born in Melbourne, Australia, his other previous clubs include Chelmsford City, Heybridge Swifts, Dagenham & Redbridge and Bishops Stortford.  Transferred to Billericay in Dec '99

Marvin Neufville
Signed from Dagenham & Redbridge in November 1999. Transferred to Braintree Town Dec '99

Chris Payne
29-year old midfielder signed in 1998/9 from Ryman League Premier side Billericay Town. Chris has enjoyed a lengthy Ryman League career with Harlow Town, Dagenham & Redbridge and Heybridge Swifts. Before that he played in the Essex Senior League for Brentwood Town.
Transferred to Heybridge Swifts March 2000

Gary Waters
Signing from Billericay Town, where he broke his ankle last Christmas. Very dependable defender. previously with West Ham United. Transferred to Heybridge Swifts in Oct '99.

Other Canvey Players

Trevor Paul transferred to Romford at the start of the season and did not appear for Canvey this season. Simon Liddle transferred to Corinthian Casuals in Sept. '99, and did not appear for Canvey this season. (Now with Croydon Nov '99)