promoted to player/caretaker-manager in January 2015, before being given the job until the end of the 2014–15 season. Bentley received widespread attention in March 2015 when he put himself on as a substitute in a game: he both scored and saved a penalty kick, helping turn a 2–0 deficit into a 3–2 win. On 1 October 2018, Bentley was appointed as the new head coach of Canvey Island. On 20 October 2021, Bentley was appointed as a first-team coach at former club Southend United with his former teammate Kevin Maher being appointed as head coach. At the time of leaving Canvey Island, his side were top of the Isthmian Premier Division North. References External links Mark Bentley player profile at gillinghamfootballclub.com 1978 births Living people People from Hertford English footballers English football managers Association football midfielders Association football player-managers Aveley F.C. players Enfield F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Ebbsfleet United F.C. players Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Hayes & Yeading United F.C. players Boreham Wood F.C. players Wealdstone F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Isthmian League players Grays Athletic F.C. players Grays Athletic F.C. managers Canvey Island F.C. managers Southend United F.C. non-playing staff Isthmian League managers Association football coaches