Penrice's potential footballing ability was evident from a young age and he was signed up as an apprentice by Bristol City; however, they later decided to release him, stating that he was too small to make it as a professional. After being released from his apprenticeship, Penrice, like his father before him, signed for local side Mangotsfield United.
From a young age, Penrice displayed promising footballing ability and was signed as an apprentice by Bristol City; however, they decided to release him due to his small stature. After being released from his apprenticeship, Penrice, like his father before him, joined local team Mangotsfield United.