Career
He began his career at Everton and later joined Norwich City but failed to register an appearance for either club Born in Epsom, Monk began his career at Everton, but was realised after failing to break into the first-team He later joined Norwich City, but again failed to register a first-team appearance with the club
He was then brought in at Colchester United under Roy McDonough during a goalkeeping crisis.
He made his only appearance in a Colchester shirt during a 4–2 Associate Members Cup defeat to Barnet on 21 December 1992 at Underhill. He also appeared in a Conference Shield match on 6 October 1992 against Conference runners-up in the previous season Wycombe Wanderers.
Following his short spell with Colchester, Monk was released and later joined Brantham Athletic.