Editing Trevor Benjamin (section)

==Playing career==

===Cambridge United===
Benjamin grew up in [[Wellingborough]], [[Northamptonshire]], supporting [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] with [[Ian Wright]] as his idol. His first club was Wellingborough Colts where he excelled as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]], gaining representative honours with [[Northamptonshire]]. His potential was recognised and he played a friendly for [[Kettering Town F.C.|Kettering Town]], with his brother Richard. Trevor played in their youth team then started scoring regularly for the reserves.

He then signed as a trainee for [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] where he made his professional début as a 16-year-old, against [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] in a 0–0 draw, during his time there he scored 46 goals in 146 appearances. He also scored both goals (one in the first leg and one in the second leg) as Third Division Cambridge knocked Premier League [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] out of the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] 2–1 on aggregate in September 1998.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/1998/sep/22/match.sport|title=Benjamin brings the house down|work=The Guardian|date=22 September 1998|access-date=6 September 2016|archive-date=23 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923201432/https://www.theguardian.com/football/1998/sep/22/match.sport|url-status=live}}</ref> He also scored as Cambridge knocked second tier [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] out of the [[FA Cup]] in December 1999.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_cup/559006.stm |title=Palace fall as Forest held |publisher=BBC |date=10 December 1999 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=14 March 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030314033610/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_cup/559006.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Leicester City===
[[Image:Trevor Benjamin.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Benjamin during his time at [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]].]]
Following some impressive displays for [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]], Benjamin signed for [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] (where his work rate and goal celebrations saw him become something of a cult figure). He was signed for a fee of £1.3 million by manager [[Peter Taylor (footballer born 1953)|Peter Taylor]], who snapped up Benjamin as a replacement for the departed [[Emile Heskey]] who had joined [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite news |date=12 July 2000 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/830118.stm |title=Leicester sign Benjamin |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=18 June 2007 |archive-date=18 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318070923/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/830118.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

He made his debut for [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]], as a substitute, in a 0–0 draw with [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], on 1 October 2000. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win at [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on 18 November 2000,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/1028252.stm |title=Foxes add to Robson woes |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=18 November 2000 |access-date=6 September 2016}}</ref> however this proved to be his only goal that season.

Benjamin then went on loan to three clubs in the [[2001–02 in English football|2001–02 season]]. His first loan spell was at [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]],<ref>{{cite news |date=19 December 2001 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/1719061.stm |title=Benjamin in Palace switch |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=18 June 2007 |archive-date=11 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111073021/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/1719061.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> where he scored once against [[Bradford City]] in six league appearances.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1730557.stm |title=Bradford 1-2 C Palace |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=29 December 2001 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=4 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004031916/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/1730557.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He then joined [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]]<ref>{{cite news |date=8 February 2002 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/1809034.stm |title=Benjamin joins Norwich |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=18 June 2007 |archive-date=11 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111073031/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/1809034.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> making six appearances again before joining [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/896023.stm |title=Football Transfers |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=1 August 2002 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=12 April 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060412103425/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/896023.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> where he scored on his debut against [[Barnsley F.C.|Barnsley]] and helped them get promoted to the [[Premier League]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1898587.stm |title=West Brom 3-1 Barnsley |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=30 March 2002 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=20 September 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020920030109/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1898587.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Benjamin spent the whole of the [[2002–03 in English football|2002–03 season]] back at Leicester. His next loan spell was at [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] in September 2003, where he scored on his debut against [[West Ham United]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/3109594.stm |title=Gillingham 2-0 West Ham |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=20 September 2003 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=27 February 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040227195047/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/3109594.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2003 he was loaned out to [[Rushden & Diamonds F.C.|Rushden & Diamonds]],<ref>{{cite news |date=12 November 2007 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rushden_and_diamonds/3264523.stm |title=Benjamin joins Rushden |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 August 2007 |archive-date=11 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111202844/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rushden_and_diamonds/3264523.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> scoring once against [[Port Vale]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/3284927.stm |title=Port Vale 1-1 Rushden & D'monds |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=28 November 2003 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=5 July 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040705223705/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/3284927.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> His next loan was at [[Brighton & Hove Albion]] in January 2004.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3360833.stm |title=Transfers - January 2004 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=18 January 2004 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=12 January 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060112021348/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3360833.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> At Brighton he scored five goals in ten league appearances and manager [[Mark McGhee]] was keen to extend his loan to the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/3461429.stm |title=McGhee's Benjamin dilemma |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=5 February 2004 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=7 February 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040207014427/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/3461429.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> However he returned to his parent club in March 2004 and Brighton were promoted in his absence. In January 2005 new [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] manager [[Craig Levein]] made the decision to cancel Benjamin's contract.

===Northampton Town and Coventry City===
Benjamin joined [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] permanently on 19 January 2005, after a few weeks on loan to the club.<ref>{{cite news |date=1 January 2005 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/northampton_town/4139339.stm |title=Cobblers seal move for Benjamin |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=18 June 2007 |archive-date=11 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111073050/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/northampton_town/4139339.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Trevor was later signed up by [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry]] manager [[Micky Adams]] (under whom he had played at Leicester) until the end of the season, scoring once against [[Watford F.C.|Watford]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2005/03/04/watford_coventry_050305_result.shtml |title=Watford 2-3 Coventry |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=5 March 2005 |access-date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328113513/http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2005/03/04/watford_coventry_050305_result.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Peterborough United and Hereford United===
In the summer of 2005 Benjamin was released again and later signed for [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]] on a three-year deal, stating his main motivation was to gain first team football. Benjamin later made loan appearances for [[Watford F.C.|Watford]], [[Swindon Town F.C.|Swindon Town]],<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2006 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/4662252.stm |title=Benjamin signs Swindon loan deal |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 August 2007 |archive-date=11 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111202849/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/4662252.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]] and [[Walsall F.C.|Walsall]]. Benjamin went on to sign for [[Hereford United F.C.|Hereford United]] on 1 August 2007.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 August 2007 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/hereford_united/6928265.stm |title=Benjamin signs deal with Hereford |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 August 2007 |archive-date=26 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126225050/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/hereford_united/6928265.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his début for the club in a 0–0 draw against [[Rotherham United F.C.|Rotherham United]] on 11 August 2007. His first goal followed a week later, from the penalty spot, in a 2–1 win away at [[Barnet F.C.|Barnet]]. He continued his impressive form in the first half of the season and became something of a fans favourite at Edgar Street, scoring his share of goals. However he did not start another match for the Bulls after the defeat to Cardiff at the end of January, which coincided with the arrival of [[Gary Hooper]] on loan.

===Non-league===
On 19 May 2008, Benjamin was released from Hereford United, being told his services will not be needed in the following season, despite being the club's third top goalscorer that season.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 May 2008 |url=http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/article/1801756/Players-leaving-the-Street |title=Benjamin leaves club |publisher=Official Hereford United Website |access-date=18 May 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205183143/http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/article/1801756/Players-leaving-the-Street |archive-date=5 February 2009}}</ref> He joined [[Conference North]] club [[Gainsborough Trinity F.C.|Gainsborough Trinity]] on non-contract terms in August 2008,<ref name="Benjamin joins Trinity">{{cite news|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=51924|title=Benjamin joins Trinity|date=15 August 2008|publisher=Non League Daily|access-date=15 August 2008|archive-date=21 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921144024/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=51924|url-status=usurped}}</ref> a week later after joining [[Gainsborough Trinity F.C.|Gainsborough Trinity]], the [[Lincolnshire Echo]] revealed the player had also been training with [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]]. Despite this Trevor was released by a 'disappointed' Steve Charles after just three appearances for [[Gainsborough Trinity F.C.|Gainsborough Trinity]], with the Blues noting that the Jamaican International had under performed in his games.

Benjamin had trials with Cheltenham Town, [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] and [[AFC Bournemouth]] at the start of the [[2008–09 in English football|2008–09]] season, but failed to earn a contract at any of the three clubs.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 August 2008 |url=http://www.cheltenhamtownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10434~1370427,00.html |title=Reserves start with impressive win |publisher=Cheltenham Town F.C. |access-date=5 October 2008}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=10 September 2008 |url=http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Benjamin-on-target-for-Gills-reserves-newsinkent16046.aspx?news=sport |title=Benjamin on target for Gills reserves |publisher=kentnews.co.uk |access-date=5 October 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919042330/http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Benjamin-on-target-for-Gills-reserves-newsinkent16046.aspx?news=sport |archive-date=19 September 2008 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=23 September 2008 |url=http://www.sportbox.tv/football/news/story.php?id=271272 |title=Cherries to try out Benjamin |publisher=Sportbox.tv |access-date=5 October 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724103029/http://www.sportbox.tv/football/news/story.php?id=271272 |archive-date=24 July 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Bournemouth manager [[Jimmy Quinn (Northern Irish footballer)|Jimmy Quinn]] said of the player, "He's not what I'm looking for, he's probably past his sell-by date."<ref>{{cite news |date=26 September 2008 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bournemouth/7637592.stm |title=Benjamin not good enough – Quinn |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=5 October 2008 |archive-date=29 September 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080929060343/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bournemouth/7637592.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 October 2008, Benjamin signed for [[Northwich Victoria F.C.|Northwich Victoria]],<ref>{{cite news |date=10 October 2008 |url=http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/news/3747701.Benjamin_bolsters_front_line/ |title=Benjamin bolsters front line |work=Northwich Guardian |access-date=11 October 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723032324/http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/news/3747701.Benjamin_bolsters_front_line/ |archive-date=23 July 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> but was released three weeks later as part of cost-cutting measures.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 October 2008 |url=http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/3806683.Benjamin_and_Byrne_leave_Vics/ |title=Benjamin and Byrne leave Vics |work=Northwich Guardian |access-date=31 October 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081103092800/http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/3806683.Benjamin_and_Byrne_leave_Vics/ |archive-date=3 November 2008 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then made one appearance at [[Hednesford Town F.C.|Hednesford Town]] in the [[Northern Premier League Premier Division]],<ref>{{cite news |date=14 October 2008 |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/14/benjamin-comes-to-pitmen/ |title=Benjamin comes to Pitmen |work=[[Express & Star]] |access-date=14 October 2008}}</ref> after a few games for the club he was released. A couple of weeks later, Benjamin moved further down the non-league ladder to sign for his home town club [[Wellingborough Town F.C.|Wellingborough Town]] in the [[United Counties Football League Premier Division|United Counties Football League]]. He scored on his debut in the 2–2 Boxing Day draw with [[Raunds Town F.C.|Raunds Town]].<ref>{{cite news |date=9 January 2009 |url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/FOOTBALL-Wakes-vow-to-win.4856608.jp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130422083640/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/FOOTBALL-Wakes-vow-to-win.4856608.jp |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 April 2013 |title=Wakes vow to win it for Terry |publisher=Rutland & Stamford Mercury |access-date=11 January 2009}}</ref>
Recent speculations have linked him, like in the summer of 2008,<ref>{{cite news |date=17 July 2008 |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2008/07/17/chester-city-chase-former-coventry-city-striker-trevor-benjamin-92746-21358573/ |title=Chester City chase Trevor Benjamin |publisher=Coventry Telegraph |access-date=8 February 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003143137/http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/football-rumours-gossip/2008/07/17/chester-city-chase-former-coventry-city-striker-trevor-benjamin-92746-21358573/ |archive-date=3 October 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> to [[Chester City F.C.|Chester City]].<ref>{{cite news |date=7 February 2009 |url=http://www.chester.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=142868 |title=Chester City – New faces could arrive this week |publisher=Vitalfootball.co.uk |access-date=8 February 2009}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

However, Benjamin moved on to [[Kidsgrove Athletic F.C.|Kidsgrove Athletic]] in the [[Northern Premier League Division One South]], making his debut in a 5–2 win against [[Brigg Town F.C.|Brigg Town]] on 14 February 2009.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 February 2009 |url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/sport/Non-league-football-New-boy-Benjamin-makes-winning-start-Grove/article-700486-detail/article.html |title=Non-league football: New boy Benjamin makes a winning start for Grove |publisher=[[The Sentinel (Staffordshire)|The Sentinel]] |access-date=17 February 2009}}</ref>
He made 12 league appearances during the [[Northern Premier League 2008–09|2008–09]] season, and another two appearances in the [[Staffordshire Senior Cup]], helping them win the final on 22 April 2009. But Benjamin has recently stated that he would like a return to league football after fully recovering from his eye infection. He is currently on trial with Rushden & Diamonds in a bid to earn a contract for the new season. On 7 August 2009, Trevor Benjamin signed for [[Conference National]] newcomers [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]], following a successful trial period with the club.<ref>{{cite news |date=7 August 2009 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tamworth/8190548.stm |title=Tamworth sign travelled Benjamin |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=7 August 2009}}</ref>

He made his debut the following day in a [[Conference National]] away fixture against [[Stevenage F.C.|Stevenage Borough]], Benjamin came on as a 79th-minute substitute for [[midfielder]] [[Tom Shaw (footballer)|Tom Shaw]]. The game finished in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 August 2009 |url=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8183980.stm |title=Stevenage 1–1 Tamworth |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=8 August 2009 |archive-date=5 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005042849/http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8183980.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He moved on to Harrogate Town in the Conference North, making his debut and scoring two goals in a 3–2 loss against [[Northwich Victoria F.C.|Northwich Victoria]] on 3 October 2009.<ref>{{cite news |date=3 October 2009 |url=http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/sport/vics/news/4663369.Riley_winner_is_Vics__hard_earned_reward/ |title=Wayne Riley free kick captures the points for Northwich Victoria |publisher=Northwich Guardian |access-date=8 October 2009}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In his second appearance, against [[Droylsden F.C.|Droylsden]], he scored again with a stunning free-kick in the last few minutes of the game. He departed in November after his rolling month-to-month contract was not renewed.

He made his debut for [[Woking F.C.|Woking]] in a 6–0 win against [[St Albans City F.C.|St Albans City]] in the [[FA Trophy]] competition, on 21 November 2009.<ref>{{cite news |date=23 November 2009 |url=http://www.hertsad.co.uk/content/herts/stalbanscity/story.aspx?brand=HADOnline&category=SportStAlbansCity&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=SportStAlbansCity&itemid=WEED23%20Nov%202009%2009%3A40%3A21%3A413 |title=City's Trophy challenge falls at first hurdle |publisher=The Herts Advertiser |access-date=26 November 2009}}</ref>
After another two games for the Cards, he was released prior to 5 December 2009 match against [[Bishop's Stortford]].<ref>{{cite news |date=4 December 2009 |url=http://www.wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/1827/ |title=Cards look to bounce back |publisher=Woking Football Club Official Website |access-date=7 December 2009 |archive-date=6 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091206173552/http://wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/1827/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He joined [[Bedlington Terriers F.C.|Bedlington Terriers]] in [[Northern League (football)|Northern League Division One]] on a free transfer in February 2010.<ref>{{cite news |date=17 February 2009 |url=http://www.bedlington.co.uk/2010/02/terriers-sign-ex-international/ |title=Terriers Sign ex-International |publisher=Bedlington.co.uk |access-date=11 March 2009}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The next month he joined [[Wroxham F.C.|Wroxham]] in [[Eastern Counties Football League|Eastern Counties League Premier Division]] for a short loan spell.<ref>{{cite news |date=15 March 2010 |url=http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/terriers/Terriers-on-target-for-top.6152026.jp |title=Terriers on target for top six finish |publisher=News Post Leader |access-date=26 March 2010}}</ref>

In September 2010 he was loaned out again, to Terrier's local rivals [[Morpeth Town A.F.C.|Morpeth Town]]. After two goalless appearances, the 3–0 home defeat by [[Marske United]]<ref>{{cite news |date=6 September 2010 |url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/8373657.Four_star_Spennymoor_see_off_West_Auckland/ |title=STL Northern League |publisher=[[The Northern Echo]] |access-date=3 November 2010 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001103011/http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/8373657.Four_star_Spennymoor_see_off_West_Auckland/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the 2–1 away defeat by [[Newton Aycliffe F.C.|Newton Aycliffe]],<ref>{{cite news |date=7 September 2010 |url=http://www.newtonaycliffefc.co.uk/105301/match_report.pl?action=report&id=2057318 |title=Match Report |publisher=Newton Aycliffe FC |access-date=3 November 2010}}</ref> he was appointed the club's [[Player-Manager|player-manager]] following the departure of previous manager Tom Wade.<ref>{{cite news |date=20 September 2010 |url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=70059 |title=Benjamin Takes Morpeth Post |publisher=NonLeagueDaily.com |access-date=3 November 2010 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001022416/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=70059 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> Shortly after his release he signed for Seaton Delaval Amateurs.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 March 2012 |url=http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/seatondelavalamateurs/138847/News/view/644939 |title=Jeffels swoops to sign two internationals |publisher=SDA FC |access-date=13 March 2012 |archive-date=22 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322115042/http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/seatondelavalamateurs/138847/News/view/644939 |url-status=live }}</ref>