Iori Jenkins


Iorweth Clifford Jenkins is a Welsh retired football defender who played in the Football League for Brentford. He later dropped into non-league football and held managerial and coaching roles at a number of clubs and associations in Northamptonshire.

Playing career

Chelsea

A defender, Jenkins began his career in the youth system at Second Division club Chelsea and signed his first professional contract in 1978. He departed in November 1979, having failed to make a senior appearance during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Brentford

Jenkins signed for Third Division club Brentford in November 1979. Despite being signed by Bill Dodgin, he failed to break into the team until the appointment of Fred Callaghan in April 1980. Jenkins made 17 appearances and scored one goal before departing Griffin Park in January 1981.

Non-league football

After departing Brentford, Jenkins dropped into non-league football and joined Alliance Premier League club Kettering Town.

International career

Jenkins represented Wales at schoolboy level.

Coaching & managerial career

Jenkins held managerial roles at Northamptonshire non-league clubs Rushden Town, Wellingborough Town and Stewarts & Lloyds Corby. During the 2003–04 season, he managed the Northamptonshire FA representative youth team, before being appointed assistant manager at United Counties League First Division club Irchester United in June 2004. He quickly moved on to join Rothwell Town as reserve team manager the following month.

Personal life

When he quit professional football in January 1981, Jenkins joined the Police.

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