Category Archives: Andrew Johnson

Trams unveil ex-Eagles winger Sean Scannell as new director

Posted on May 24, 2026 by insidecroydon

Former Crystal Palace midfielder Sean Scannell has been appointed as Croydon FC’s new director of football. Croydon-born Scannell, 35, played 130 games for the Eagles between 2007 and 2012, and has continued his playing career until very recently, including spells … Continue reading →

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How Stormzy’s football dream is becoming a Mayfield reality

Posted on March 26, 2024 by insidecroydon

Former Croydon Advertiser reporter and BBC sports correspondent NEIL BENNETT, pictured right, returned to an old stomping ground in Thornton Heath to catch up with the progress of AFC Croydon Athletic under their new celebrity owners, Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha … Continue reading →

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Johnson takes football director role at non-league club Athletic

Posted on February 19, 2024 by insidecroydon

Andrew Johnson, the former England and Palace striker, has been appointed as director of football at the non-league club bought by Stormzy and Wilf Zaha last summer. Croydon Athletic made the announcement on Sunday evening, saying that Johnson has “a … Continue reading →

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