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.
Penrice's early signs of talent were evident, and he was signed as an apprentice by Bristol City; however, they later decided to release him because of his small size. After being released from his apprenticeship, Penrice, like his father before him, joined local team Mangotsfield United.