Jonathan David "Jon" Whitney (born 23 December 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League.[1] He was later manager of Walsall from 2016 to 2018.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan David Whitney | ||
| Date of birth | 23 December 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Nantwich, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1989 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1990 | Skelmersdale United | 0 | (0) |
| 1992–1993 | Winsford United | 0 | (0) |
| 1993–1996 | Huddersfield Town | 18 | (0) |
| 1994 | → Wigan Athletic (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 1996–1999 | Lincoln City | 101 | (8) |
| 1999–2001 | Hull City | 57 | (3) |
| 2001–2002 | King's Lynn | 5 | (1) |
| Total | 184 | (12) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2016–2018 | Walsall | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Walsall
editIn December 2003, Whitney was appointed physiotherapist at Walsall[2] having previously worked, after his footballing retirement, as a Sports Therapist in his own clinic whilst also helping his father-in-law dig graves in his role as undertaker[3] and pursuing a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy at the University of Salford,[4] graduating in 2006.[5] On 7 November 2006 Whitney made a brief playing come back, appearing for Walsall in the 2–1 Birmingham Senior Cup victory over Burton Albion.[6]
Coaching
editOn 4 January 2011, Walsall announced the departure of Manager, Chris Hutchings and his Assistant, Martin O'Connor.[7] On the same day, Walsall's Head of Youth, Dean Smith, was confirmed as Caretaker Manager and it was announced that Whitney would be assisting Smith in First Team Affairs.[8] On 21 January 2011, Walsall confirmed Smith as Manager,[9] whilst Whitney was appointed as Assistant Manager[10] until the end of the season. He combined the role of Assistant Manager with the role of Club Physiotherapist.
On 1 June 2016, Whitney was appointed manager of Walsall on a three-year contract.[11] On 12 March 2018, Whitney was dismissed as manager.[12]
Whitney is currently working for Hartlepool United in a consultant role and is helping the club manage their fitness and sport science.[13]
Managerial statistics
edit- As of match played 10 March 2018
| Team | From | To | Record | Ref | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Walsall | 7 March 2016 | 12 March 2018 | 109 | 38 | 29 | 42 | 34.9 | [14] |
| Total | 109 | 38 | 29 | 42 | 34.9 | — | ||
References
edit- ^ "Jon Whitney All time playing career". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
- ^ "Exclusive! New Physio Announced". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 4 December 2003. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "Whitney Ready To Go". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 17 December 2003. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "Jon Whitney". Walsall F.C. 23 January 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- ^ Graduation booklet. University of Salford. 2006. p. 23.
- ^ "Whitters Rolls Back The Years". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 8 November 2006. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ [1] Archived 7 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Tranmere v Walsall preview". Sky Sports. 7 January 2011.
- ^ [2] Archived 18 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [3] Archived 19 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Walsall - Football". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "Dean Keates: Walsall appoint Wrexham boss as new manager". BBC Sport. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Who is Jon Whitney? The ex-Walsall physio-turned-manager aiming to make an impact at Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Managers: Jon Whitney". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
External links
edit- Jon Whitney at Soccerbase
- Profile at Walsall F.C. website
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