Career
He played for Willington and York City. Born in Ferryhill, County Durham, Pennick was a student teacher when playing for Willington in the Northern League. He impressed in a friendly against Fourth Division York City in March 1963 and was signed by the club on amateur terms later that month.
His debut came as a 60th minute substitute for Archie Taylor in a 0–0 draw at home to Halifax Town on 5 May 1969.
This was Pennick"s only appearance for York and he left the club in June 1969.